Same brand and year
Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2002 Da Bomb Sputnik
Original manufacturer specifications including Mountain Mix drivetrain, 26" wheels, geometry for 1 published size.
Selling this bike? Create a shareable bike record
What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2002
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,499.00
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16.5"
- Colors
- Red
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 31 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 37995
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Bombshell Wicked Wendy, 5.0" travel |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber/aluminum, single triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Front Derailleur | MRP World Cup II, chain retention device |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | TruVativ Hussefelt DH, 38 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Platform, aluminum |
Brakes
| Brakes | ProMax DSK-1.0 hydraulic disc brakes, ProMax DSK-1.0 hydraulic disc levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bombshell A10 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Bombshell Impact |
| Saddle | Bombshell Da Throne |
| Seatpost | Bombshell Da Lux, 31.4mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Bombshell Motofin |
|---|---|
| Rims | Bombshell Fatboy, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.50" Maxxis High Roller, Rear: 26 x 2.35" Maxxis High Roller |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 520.7 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1111.2 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
Geometry tools
Explore this historical geometry
Model-level historical reference
Period context: At 73.5°, the head angle sits toward the steeper end among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 70.5° seat angle is toward the more relaxed end among the same-period mountain references.
Compared with 619 distinct legacy mountain geometries from model years 2000–2004. Only angular measurements are used because the historical reference frame size is unidentified.See it in periodOpen an immediate comparison with preserved 2002 mountain geometries. The source frame size remains unidentified.
See its 2002 geometry context Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
Shimano Deore
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 9-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 9-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
31.4 mm seatpost
Published diameter — verify length and setback
Searches use the archived manufacturer specification, not the components currently installed on a particular bicycle. Confirm the exact model, size and fit before ordering. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Velopedia may also earn from qualifying eBay purchases. Commercial relationships do not influence Archive specifications or analysis.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesBoth levers should feel firm and return cleanly. Check for fluid around the levers and calipers, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and look for worn or bent rotors.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 9-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2002 Da Bomb Sputnik · Mountain bike, front suspension · Published sizes: 14.5", 16.5"
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Bombshell Wicked Wendy, 5.0" travel · Carbon fiber/aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Bombshell Wicked Wendy, 5.0" travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapidfire · Front derailleur: MRP World Cup II, chain retention device · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: TruVativ Hussefelt DH, 38 teeth · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 32 teeth · Chain: 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: ProMax DSK-1.0 hydraulic disc brakes, ProMax DSK-1.0 hydraulic disc levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Bombshell Fatboy, 36-hole · Hubs: Bombshell Motofin · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.50" Maxxis High Roller, Rear: 26 x 2.35" Maxxis High Roller
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless · Handlebar: Bombshell A10 · Stem: Bombshell Impact · Seatpost: Bombshell Da Lux, 31.4mm diameter · Saddle: Bombshell Da Throne · Pedals: Platform, aluminum
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
Have you owned this bike?Help preserve its real-world history by sharing your owner experience.
Share the details that would help another rider understand how this model fits, rides and holds up over time. Velopedia reviews every contribution before publication.
Already contributed? Send me a fresh private edit link
For privacy, Velopedia shows the same confirmation whether or not an experience exists.
Current market
Snapshot not yet availableProtected live updateReady after page interactionAutomated crawlers do not trigger marketplace requests.
Move, scroll, tap or type to start the protected update.
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.