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2004 Diamondback Apex

Velopedia Archive ID 31744

Overview

Model year2004
BrandDiamondback
ModelApex
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID31744
Original MSRP$990.00
ColorsGloss Black/Silver/Dark Silver
Sizes16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Pilot SL, 100mm
Fork materialAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetTruVativ Firex SX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-49, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes HMX-1 XC Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire SL levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" integrated OS Zero Stack
HandlebarTruvativ XR riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTruVativ XR
SaddleWTB Speed-V
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsWTB SpeedDisc
RimsWTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) Black straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
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 27, 2026.