Diamondback ASCENT 3.0 1997 VS Klein KARMA 1998 specs comparison

Diamondback Ascent 3.0 1997 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback Ascent 3.0

General Infos
Model Ascent 3.0
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Dark red
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-366A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-820
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAvenir Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAvenir Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Diamondback Ascent 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Diamondback Ascent 3.0

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-951 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 2.0 (inches) Travel
Fastrax
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 26.5 (millimeters) Diameter
Avenir Micro-adjust


Klein Karma 1998 comparison online with competitors

Klein Karma

General Infos
Model Karma
Manufacturer Klein
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Graphite Pearl with Mango swingarm
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 46/50 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Bontrager Maverick Asym
Front: Bontrager Maverick
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKlein Aluminum Power Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27E
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 300
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-6.0
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Klein Karma Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of Klein Karma

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Klein BASF
Saddle seatBontrager FS Plus 10
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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