VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Diamondback Apex

Velopedia Archive ID 91392

Overview

Model year2002
BrandDiamondback
ModelApex
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91392
Original MSRP$879.99
ColorsRed/Blue
SizesLarge, medium, small, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkRock Shox Duke C, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-823 clipless

Brakes

BrakesProMax forged linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST
HandlebarTitec Hell Bent XC
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleWTB Speed V Comp
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsWTB Speed C2
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" WTB PrimalRaptor, Rear: 26 x 1.95" WTB PrimalRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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