Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Diamondback V-Link 3.1

Velopedia Archive ID 60717

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Diamondback
Model	V-Link 3.1
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	60717
Original MSRP	$1,600.00
Colors	Brushed
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge
Weight	27.1 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum, butted
Fork	Answer Manitou Pro C
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Rock Shox Deluxe, 2.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Grip Shift ESP 700
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 110.5 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-946S

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	Titec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Titec T-Slot chromoly
Saddle	WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
Seatpost	Avenir micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
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	38.1 mm

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