Diamondback Ascent 3.0 1997 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Diamondback |
| Model | Ascent 3.0 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Diamondback Ascent 3.0 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 tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-366A LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya TM-820 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | ButtedChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Avenir Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Avenir Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Diamondback Ascent 3.0
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Dark red |
| Weight | 29.1 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-951 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.0 (inches) TravelFastrax |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 26.5 (millimeters) DiameterAvenir Micro-adjust |
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Diamondback Ascent 3.0 bike review
Diamondback produced the Ascent 3.0 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,000.00.Ascent 3.0 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Diamondback Mountain bike Ascent 3.0 can be found in one single color which is Dark red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TM-820, 32-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used Chromoly, butted material for the frame. Avenir aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ascent 3.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Avenir aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 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.