Diamondback APPROACH 1995 VS Norco VFR3 2006 specs comparison
Diamondback Approach
General InfosModel | Approach |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 1995 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - teal-Midnight 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 41c Avenir Lakeside |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 264A-1 LeversShimano Altus C90 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Altus C90 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeFL-317 Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and Hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung MTS 31900 |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-1150 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC UG 50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/38 TeethShimano Altus C90 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Diamondback Approach Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Altus C90 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus C90 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownTange Hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Tange 188-H |
Other Specs of Diamondback Approach
Component group sets | Shimano Altus C90 |
Pedals details | Victor VP-892N |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avenir Comfort Plus |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-204 |

Norco VFR3
General InfosModel | VFR3 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28C Hutchinson Flash |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 511 LeversShimano Deore Mechanical Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 485 |
Rims manufacturer | Rear: Alex ACE-19Front: Alex Ace 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Comp |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36/50 TeethTruvativ Touro |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-440 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VFR3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and 31.8Shimano 440 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Aero CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Norco |
Other Specs of Norco VFR3
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo 208 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Diamondback provided us with the latest version of its Approach bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Diamondback Approach Hybrid here
- Get your Norco VFR3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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