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2012 Diamondback Vital 1

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Archive #2029298
Model year
2012
Category
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$280.00
Sizes
S, M
Colors
Silver
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17 specifications · original MSRP
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Identification clues

2012 archived details

Published colors
Silver
Frame
DB Hi-Ten Steel

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Original buildDB Hi-Ten Steel

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Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SM

Published colors

Silver

Frameset

Frame MaterialDB Hi-Ten Steel
ForkHigh-tensile steel

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano RS25 7spd twist
Rear DerailleurShimano TX35
CranksetAlloy 3-piece 44t
Bottom Bracketcartridge type
CassetteShimano 7spd 14-34t
ChainKMC Z-51
PedalsComfort Pedal

Brakes

BrakesTektro linear pull

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8 threaded
HandlebarSteel riser
StemAlloy quill
SaddleComfort elastomer spring
SeatpostAlloy Suspension 28.6mm

Wheels & Tires

RimsSSW700 Double Tunnel Alloy
Front TireSmooth Tread 700 X 40c

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

All published sizes44T · 14–34T · 7-speed
Lowest1.29:1 Highest3.14:1 Total range243%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears

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Rear tire

Apply the marking on your rear tire or edit its dimensions below. Older or fractional inch sizes need the ISO marking (e.g. 37-590).

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
KMC Z-51
Cassette · Original
Shimano 7spd 14-34t
Front tire · Original
Smooth Tread 700 X 40c Replacement search: 700cx40 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Brake pads · Original
Tektro linear pull
Seatpost · Original
Alloy Suspension 28.6mm

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Front tire
Smooth Tread 700 X 40c
Drivetrain
7-speed
Seatpost diameter
28.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
cartridge type
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Archived: Frame: DB Hi-Ten Steel · Fork: High-tensile steel

Archived: Shifters: Shimano RS25 7spd twist · Rear derailleur: Shimano TX35 · Crankset: Alloy 3-piece 44t · Bottom bracket: cartridge type · Cassette: Shimano 7spd 14-34t · Chain: KMC Z-51

Archived: Brakes: Tektro linear pull

Archived: Rims: SSW700 Double Tunnel Alloy · Front tire: Smooth Tread 700 X 40c

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8 threaded · Handlebar: Steel riser · Stem: Alloy quill · Seatpost: Alloy Suspension 28.6mm · Saddle: Comfort elastomer spring · Pedals: Comfort Pedal

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