Diamondback Approach 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Diamondback
Model Approach
First production 1996
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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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 tire700 X 41c Cheng Shin C-1103
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi 264A-1 Levers
Chang Star 877AT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
FL-317 Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung B-801 S
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung MTS 31900
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeVictor VPBC-50P
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SR CW-CH15
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Diamondback Approach Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Semi-sloping Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Diamondback Approach

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Available colors - Berry
- coffee
- spy green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-923
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir Comfort Plus Gel
Seat post extension 25.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 Alloy


Diamondback Approach bike review

Diamondback produced the Approach bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $349.00.
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 Berry, coffee and spy green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 41c Cheng Shin C-1103 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by FL-317 alloy, 36-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Chang Star 877AT brakes, Lee Chi 264A-1 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used Chromoly/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Hsin Lung B-801 S high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Approach to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung MTS 31900.
For the smoothest biking experience SR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Diamondback, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-100 gear shift levers.