Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1997 Diamondback Sorrento SE
Value Guide market data · 1997 Diamondback Sorrento SE
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All Sorrento model years
2016$446 - $518▲ 20% vs. 1997
2015$400 - $464▲ 7% vs. 1997
2014$335 - $389▼ 10% vs. 1997
2008$288 - $335▼ 23% vs. 1997
2007$298 - $346▼ 20% vs. 1997
2003$260 - $302▼ 30% vs. 1997
2000$287 - $334▼ 23% vs. 1997
1999$326 - $378▼ 12% vs. 1997
1998$372 - $4320% vs. 19971997$372 - $432Currently viewing1996$399 - $463▲ 7% vs. 19971995$372 - $4320% vs. 19971994$373 - $4330% vs. 19971997 Sorrento SE lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Diamondback Sorrento SE value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- RST 161B
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Diamondback Sorrento SE
- Component Group
- Shimano Altus
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
- Crankset
- Shimano Altus, 24/34/38 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- YST BB 968, 116 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Lee Chi SP-204 aluminum, 25.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Avenir Comfort
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung MTB 110
- Handlebar Stem
- Lee Chi
- Headset
- 1inch YST HP-226N
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano RM-40
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-836
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-922
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, Red
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Avenir aluminum
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 31.5
- Sizes
- 12inch, 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.