Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Univega DS-600

Velopedia Archive ID 88356

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Univega
Model	DS-600
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	88356
Original MSRP	$434.99
Colors	Thunderstorm Grey/Red
Sizes	16", 18", 20"
Weight	30 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	RST 260, 2.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Acecast DV-6, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	SRAM ESP 5.0
Front derailleur	SRAM ESP 5.0, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	SRAM ESP 5.0
Crankset	SR/Suntour XR17, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Tange-Seiki LN-27, 122.5mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-983

Brakes

Brakes	ProMax linear-pull brakes, Tektro 379A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H94
Handlebar	Aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Steel
Saddle	Selle Stratos Hyper Plush Lycra
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 29.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R
Rims	Weinmann 519, 32-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	541 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.