VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Diamondback WCF 6.1

Velopedia Archive ID 66443

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDiamondback
ModelWCF 6.1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66443
Original MSRP$1,500.00
ColorsRed
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight25.5 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 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 AL-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostAvenir Race Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar
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.