Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Diamondback V-Link 1.1

Velopedia Archive ID 66693

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Diamondback
Model	V-Link 1.1
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	66693
Original MSRP	$1,200.00
Colors	Black, red
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge
Weight	28.4 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum, butted
Fork	Rock Shox Judy C
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fastrax, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Shimano STX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-946

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Avenir aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Hsin Lung aluminum
Saddle	WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
Seatpost	Avenir micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Alivio
Rims	Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Panaracer Duster II
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	576.6 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1074.4 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.