Diamondback Approach 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Diamondback |
| Model | Approach |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Hybrid |
| Bike sub-category | Hybrid |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Diamondback Approach Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm) - 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Dark blue - red - silver |
| Weight | 29.5 |
| 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 |
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Diamondback Approach bike review
Diamondback produced the Approach bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $370.00.
Approach bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 17 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Diamondback Hybrid Approach can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue, red and silver .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c Cheng Shin tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by FL-317 aluminum, 36-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers braking system and Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Hsin Lung steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Approach to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Diamondback, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.