Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1996 Diamondback Assault
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Diamondback Assault value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Diamondback
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Diamondback Assault
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- 1-piece chromoly 6 1/2inch, 43 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Victor VPB-35
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Dia-Compe VC-1 brakes, Lee Chi 315A-1 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Steel, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Diamondback BMX
- Handlebar
- BMX steel
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-755
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Weinmann 4019, 36-hole
- Tires
- Front: 20 x 2.125inch Cheng Shin C-714, Rear: 20 x 1.75inch Cheng Shin C-714
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Chrome-Plated
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 26.2
- Sizes
- Boys 12inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.