Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Diamondback Apex SE

Velopedia Archive ID 53840

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Diamondback
Model	Apex SE
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	53840
Original MSRP	$739.00
Colors	Black, pearl white
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	True Temper TT Lite
Fork	Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Chang Star 857AT brakes, Lee Chi GS2 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Kalloy AL002
Stem	Hsin Lung chromoly
Saddle	Selle San Marco Slim
Seatpost	Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Araya TM-820, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho T
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 September 27, 2026.