VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Diamondback Team Issue

Velopedia Archive ID 72034

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelTeam Issue
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72034
Original MSRP$2,500.00
ColorsTeam Yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight23.1 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC Carbon

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec AL-PG
SaddleWTB SSTK, titanium rails w/kevlar sides
SeatpostLee Chi, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsMavic Crossmax
RimsMavic Crossmax, 26-hole/28-hole
SpokesMavic stainless steel, 2.0mm straight pull
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max Alpha WCS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max Omega WCS
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 / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.