The 1997 Diamondback Ascent 3.0 is a 29 pound a full-suspension mountain bike with a chromoly Fastrax frame. The frame has a Dark  Red finish.

The Ascent 3.0 is a is an average weight bike at around 30 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $1,000 brand new.

Components

The Ascent 3.0 comes with Shimano STX-RC components, including an aluminum Avenir stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 headset and grip-shift SRT-400i shifters.

The Rock Shox Indy C fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The Ascent 3.0 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with WTB Primal Raptor tires (26in x 1.95in) and Araya TM-820 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $1,000
Year 1997
Alt. Names Ascent3.0, Ascent 3.0