Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Diamondback Apex

Velopedia Archive ID 32182

Overview

Model year	1995
Brand	Diamondback
Model	Apex
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	32182
Original MSRP	$850.00
Colors	Blue,race red
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	True Temper TT Lite, double-butted
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Diamond Back alloy

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Tioga Alchemy
Handlebar	Bontrager Titec 170g
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Hsin Lung MTS 319
Saddle	Bontrager C-20
Seatpost	Hsin Lung SP-41, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic M230, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.