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1998 Diamondback V-Link 3.2

Velopedia Archive ID 74897

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelV-Link 3.2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID74897
Original MSRP$1,100.00
ColorsBlack/ball-burnished, red/ball-burnished
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight28.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy T2
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Strata Sport, 4.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarKalloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleWTB SST, steel rails
SeatpostKalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor 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 28, 2026.