VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Diamondback WCF 4.1

Velopedia Archive ID 68435

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDiamondback
ModelWCF 4.1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID68435
Original MSRP$900.00
ColorsRuby/carbon fade
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946S

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAvenir aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAvenir aluminum
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleTioga Multicontrol
SeatpostAvenir, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsAraya TM-820, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
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 August 25, 2026.