VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Diamondback Apex

Velopedia Archive ID 91027

Overview

Model year2001
BrandDiamondback
ModelApex
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91027
Original MSRP$809.99
ColorsBlue Sofa
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAnswer Manitou SX-E, 3.10" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Fire-SX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 102mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsWellgo M9 clipless

Brakes

BrakesKoski Brake Lite Pro brakes, Koski #2520 Power Curve levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange Seiki steel
HandlebarAluminum, 1.5" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum Ahead type
SaddleKoski Fastback
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum O/S, Rear: aluminum, Q/R
RimsVuelta Vision, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.