VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Diamondback V-Link 1.0

Velopedia Archive ID 56582

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDiamondback
ModelV-Link 1.0
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID56582
Original MSRP$1,050.00
ColorsAcid green w/black rear triangle
Sizes16", 18", 20"

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1074.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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