VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Diamondback Zetec

Velopedia Archive ID 81896

Overview

Model year1999
BrandDiamondback
ModelZetec
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID81896
Original MSRP$719.99
ColorsBall-Burnished, Sapphire Blue/Concept Green
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight27.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Jett XC, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
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-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsHTI-300 clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
HandlebarKalloy aluminum riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemJD aluminum
SaddleSDG Comp Belair
SeatpostKalloy SP-252 suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsAlex AL-DH17, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake39.4 mm

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