VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Diamondback Topanga

Velopedia Archive ID 53590

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDiamondback
ModelTopanga
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID53590
Original MSRP$429.00
ColorsGunpowder, olive metallic
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, oversize
ForkTange
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 STX
CranksetSR CW-CH35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-951

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 857AT brakes, Chang Star 264A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H97
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsAvenir
StemHsin Lung MTS 310-5
SaddleSelle San Marco Linea Pro
SeatpostLee Chi SP-204 alloy, 25.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Tioga Psycho, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Tioga Psycho T
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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