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| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Diamondback |
| Model | V-8 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 71405 |
| Original MSRP | $2,200.00 |
| Colors | Blue/red |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7005 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Sid |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Stratos Strata Pro, 3.25" travel |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Time ATAC |
| Brakes | Avid 1D-20 brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Titec Enduro 141 |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Titec AL-PG |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Titec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: WTB Momentum, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic X222, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" WTB Racing Raptor kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 576.6 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074.4 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.