
Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Diamondback V-Link 1.2
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $900.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
- Colors
- Black/ball-burnished, white/ball-burnished
- Weight
- 28.8
- Archive ID
- 76018
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Spyder |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Stratos Strata Sport, 4.25" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Crankset | Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-974A w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 820A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-342A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kalloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SST, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Avenir aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Orient stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.




