Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1996 Diamondback Sorrento SE
Value Guide market data · 1996 Diamondback Sorrento SE
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
101%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1996 Diamondback Sorrento SE
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Sorrento model years
2016$446 - $518▲ 12% vs. 1996
2015$400 - $4640% vs. 1996
2014$335 - $389▼ 16% vs. 1996
2008$288 - $335▼ 28% vs. 1996
2007$298 - $346▼ 25% vs. 1996
2003$260 - $302▼ 35% vs. 1996
2000$287 - $334▼ 28% vs. 1996
1999$326 - $378▼ 18% vs. 1996
1998$372 - $432▼ 7% vs. 1996
1997$372 - $432▼ 7% vs. 19961996$399 - $463Currently viewing1995$372 - $432▼ 7% vs. 19961994$373 - $433▼ 6% vs. 19961996 Sorrento SE lineup
Overview
About this bike
1996 Diamondback Sorrento SE value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- RST 170B
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Diamondback Sorrento SE
- Bottom Bracket
- Victor VPBC-50P
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano AceraX
- Crankset
- SR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift MRX-100
Brakes
- Brakes
- Chang Star 877AT brakes, Chang Star 264A levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung MTB 110
- Stem
- Hsin Lung MTS 31900
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-H67
- Saddle
- Selle San Marco Linea Pro
- Seatpost
- Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 25.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- FL-219 alloy, 36-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch Kenda K-836
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-922
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Remington yellow, titanium
- Extensions
- Not included
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.