VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Diamondback Voyager III

Velopedia Archive ID 70913

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelVoyager III
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70913
Original MSRP$700.00
ColorsGloss black
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight28.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-974A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 820A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-342A levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsAlex DM-18F, 32-hole
SpokesOrient stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1049 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.