Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1998 Diamondback Outlook DX
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Diamondback Outlook DX value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Diamondback
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Diamondback Outlook DX
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Shimano AceraX EZ Fire
- Crankset
- Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- YST BB 613, 122.5mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Lee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Shimano AceraX EZ Fire for linear-pull levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum, 29.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- Avenir Comfort Master
- Handlebar
- Diamondback steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Diamondback steel
- Headset
- 1inch YST steel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Aluminum, Q/R
- Rims
- Aluminum, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Cheng Shin C-1000
- Spoke Brand
- Orient steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Champagne, spy green
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 31.3
- Sizes
- 12inch, 14inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch, womens 16inch, womens 18inch
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.