VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Diamondback Zetec

Velopedia Archive ID 53469

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDiamondback
ModelZetec
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID53469
Original MSRP$1,150.00
ColorsBall-burnished, sunburst
Sizes16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 870AG brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarKalloy AL002
StemKalloy ITS-003
SaddleTioga Multicontrol
SeatpostLee Chi SP-211, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
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 / rake38.1 mm

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