Diamondback Ascent 1.0 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Diamondback
Model Ascent 1.0
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Diamondback Ascent 1.0 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-371A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAvenir Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) YST

Gearing Specs

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 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Diamondback Ascent 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 381L

Other Specs of Diamondback Ascent 1.0

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Green and black fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-951
Rear shock absorber 2.75 (inches) Travel
Diamondback
Saddle seatAvenir Co (millimeters)and
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Avenir Aluminum


Diamondback Ascent 1.0 bike review

Diamondback produced the Ascent 1.0 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $800.00.
Ascent 1.0 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Diamondback Mountain bike Ascent 1.0 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and black fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Duster II tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Avenir aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ascent 1.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 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 SRT-400i gear shift levers.