Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1997 Diamondback Ascent 3.0
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Diamondback Ascent 3.0 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Indy C
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Fastrax, 2.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Diamondback Ascent 3.0
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Avenir micro-adjust, 26.5 mm diameter
- Saddle
- WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
- Handlebar
- Avenir aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- Araya TM-820, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch WTB Primal Raptor
- Spoke Brand
- Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Dark Red
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29.1
- Sizes
- 14inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.