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1998 Diamondback V-10

Velopedia Archive ID 76760

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelV-10
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID76760
Original MSRP$3,000.00
ColorsBlack/orange
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight28.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert R
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Helix Pro, 4.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB grease guard
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec AL-PG
SaddleWTB SST, titanium rails
SeatpostTitec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsWTB New Paradigm
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1089.7 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 29, 2026.