Diamondback ASCENT 3.0 1997 VS Norco A-LINE 2009 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


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Norco A-Line

General Infos
Model A-Line
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Green
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire DH Casting
26 X 2.50 (inches) WTB Dissent
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Avid Code 5 Levers
Avid Code 5 With 8 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Laser Disc FR
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydraformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarzocchi Direct Mount
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit E Reducer 1.5 To 1 1/8 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC X9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Howitzer
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt With E-13 SRS
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Norco A-Line Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork materialDual
Fork type 203 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 888 RCV

Other Specs of Norco A-Line

Component group setsSRAM X.7/mix
Pedals detailsFlat Pedal
Rear shock absorber 199 - 227 (millimeters) Adjustable
Fox DHX 3.0
Saddle seatWTB Silverado With Chromoly Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Truvativ XR


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