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1998 Diamondback V-6

Velopedia Archive ID 71655

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelV-6
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID71655
Original MSRP$1,500.00
ColorsGreen/black
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight28.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Helix Expert, 4.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec AL-PG
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: WTB Momentum, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube576.6 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
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.