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1998 Diamondback Wildwood

Velopedia Archive ID 76518

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelWildwood
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID76518
Original MSRP$280.00
ColorsCherry, silver
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Weight31.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkDiamondback
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 968, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-978

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi LP 20 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarDiamondback steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDiamondback steel
SaddleAvenir Comfort Plus II
SeatpostAvenir aluminum micro-adjust, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech aluminum, Q/R
RimsAlex VP-20F, 36-hole
SpokesOrient steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-831
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 / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.