VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1994 Diamondback Apex

Velopedia Archive ID 15079

Overview

Model year1994
BrandDiamondback
ModelApex
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID15079
Original MSRP$758.00
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper TT Lite, double-butted
ForkChromoly, butted

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano HG-70
PedalsDiamond Back alloy body & cage, titanium finish

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarBontrager Titec 175g
StemZoom Clip-on
SaddleBontrager C-20
SeatpostAvenir light alloy

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX Parallax
RimsFront: Bontrager BCX-1, Rear: Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole
Front tireTioga Psycho KS

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.