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1997 Diamondback V-Link Pro

Velopedia Archive ID 69435

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDiamondback
ModelV-Link Pro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID69435
Original MSRP$3,500.00
ColorsBlack
SizesMedium, small
Weight25.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite main traingle/7005 swingarm
ForkAnswer Manitou FS Ti
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Strata, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano XTR GS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarTitec 118 titanium
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec T-Slot chromoly
SaddleWTB SST, titanium rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostTitec aluminum, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP CD, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube576.6 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 August 25, 2026.