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1996 Diamondback Response

Velopedia Archive ID 56332

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDiamondback
ModelResponse
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID56332
Original MSRP$569.00
ColorsAcid green, ball burnished
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetSR CW-CH25, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 857AT brakes, Chang Star 274A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
StemHsin Lung TDS-7-8
SaddleSelle San Marco Slim
SeatpostLee Chi SP-204 alloy, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho T
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.