Santa Cruz SUPER 8 1999 VS Diamondback ASCENT 1.0 1997 specs comparison

Santa Cruz Super 8
General InfosModel | Super 8 |
Manufacturer | Santa Cruz |
Year of production | 1999 |
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Color choice | - Metallic Green- Metallic Silver- Orange- Polished- Red- Sid Blue- White- Yellow-Lime Green |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) IRC Kujo Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Hayes and Hugi |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Azonic Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset DL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) SpindleReal |
Crankset parts and sizes | 46 TeethRace Face Turbine LP |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Santa Cruz Super 8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention DeviceMountain Race Products DH-1 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 6.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Boxxer Pro |
Other Specs of Santa Cruz Super 8
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 7.5 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla TC |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterTitec Aluminum |

Diamondback Ascent 1.0
General InfosModel | Ascent 1.0 |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 1997 |
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Color choice | -Green and black fade |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster II |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-371A LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Avenir Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specifications
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 | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-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 CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 381L |
Other Specs of Diamondback Ascent 1.0
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-951 |
Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) TravelDiamondback |
Saddle seat | Avenir Co (millimeters)and |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterAvenir Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Santa Cruz provided us with the latest version of its Super 8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Santa Cruz Super 8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Ascent 1.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Ascent 1.0 Mountain bike here