Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1998 Diamondback Sorrento SE
Value Guide market data · 1998 Diamondback Sorrento SE
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All Sorrento model years
2016$446 - $518▲ 20% vs. 1998
2015$400 - $464▲ 7% vs. 1998
2014$335 - $389▼ 10% vs. 1998
2008$288 - $335▼ 23% vs. 1998
2007$298 - $346▼ 20% vs. 1998
2003$260 - $302▼ 30% vs. 1998
2000$287 - $334▼ 23% vs. 1998
1999$326 - $378▼ 12% vs. 19981998$372 - $432Currently viewing
1997$372 - $4320% vs. 19981996$399 - $463▲ 7% vs. 19981995$372 - $4320% vs. 19981994$373 - $4330% vs. 19981998 Sorrento SE lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 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 280
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Diamondback Sorrento SE
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Shimano STX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- YST BB 969, 110mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Lee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Avenir aluminum micro-adjust, 29.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- Avenir Comfort Master
- Handlebar
- Diamondback steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Diamondback steel
- Headset
- 1inch YST steel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Altus
- Rims
- Alex VP-20F, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-836
- Spoke Brand
- Orient stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-922
Accessories
- Colors
- Orange, Super Blue
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 30.9
- 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.