Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Diamondback V-Link 1.0

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,050.00
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
Colors
Acid green w/black rear triangle
Archive ID
56582
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel/welded aluminum
Frame Material7005 aluminum/chromoly, butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockHodaka/Diamondback coil over, 3.2" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front DerailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetSR CW-CM35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-70S, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 879AG brakes, Lee Chi GS2 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-224, 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

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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