Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1998 Diamondback Assault (02)
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Diamondback Assault (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Diamondback
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Diamondback Assault (02)
- Bottom Bracket
- YST BB 621
- Cassette
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 1/8inch
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- Diamondback, 41 teeth
- Shifters
- Not applicable
Brakes
- Brakes
- Lee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Diamondback cruiser
- Stem
- Diamondback aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless YST CS558
- Saddle
- Diamondback padded
- Seatpost
- Lee Chi SP-204, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- King Kong aluminum, nutted
- Rims
- Kin Lin RT-6n, 36-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 24 x 1.95inch Cheng Shin Comp III type
Pedals
- Pedals
- Platform, aluminum
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- American 24tpi
- Colors
- Flat black w/chrome-plated
- Extensions
- Not applicable
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.