Diamondback APPROACH 1997 VS Specialized CROSSROADS A1 EXPERT 1997 specs comparison

Diamondback Approach

General Infos

Model	Approach
Manufacturer	Diamondback
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- red - silver -Dark blue
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 40c Cheng Shin
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-371A Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer	36-hole FL-317 Aluminum
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Hsin Lung Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Hsin Lung Steel
Headset size	1 (inches) YST HP-226N

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle YST BB 969
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Diamondback Approach Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano AceraX
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Tange

Other Specs of Diamondback Approach

Component group sets	Shimano AceraX
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-923
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Avenir Comfort Plus
Seat post extension	25.8 (millimeters) Diameter Lee Chi SP-204 Aluminum

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

General Infos

Model	Crossroads A1 Expert
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Teal
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Levers Shimano Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano Cassette Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	SBC A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	SBC

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SBC Softlite Super
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust