1991-1999 Bicycle Specifications (Bike Specs)

Diamond Back Apex

Distributed by:
Western States Inc.
4030 Via Pescador
Camarillo, California 93010-9864

Country of Origin: Taiwan
Sizes Available: 14", 16", 18" (tested), 20" (measured center to top)
Weight: Frame, 4.84 lbs.; Fork 2.0 lbs.; Bike 26.37 lbs.
Frame: True Temper OX short butt, double butted CR-MO tubing with Unitrac Cr-Mo taper guage 1 1/8 oversize fork

Wheelbase -- 42 in.; 106.6 cm
Seat tube -- 17.5 in.; 44.4 cm. (actual, measured center to center), 19 in.; 48.2 cm. (effective, measured center to top of seat tube)
Top tube -- 23.25 in.; 59 cm
Head angle -- 71 degrees
Seat angle -- 73 degrees
Chainstays -- 16.75 in.; 42.4 cm
Bottom bracket height -- 12 in.; 30.4 cm
Fork rake -- 1.625 in.; 4.1 cm
Trail --2.76 in.; 7.0 cm

Wheels:
Hubs -- Shimano Deore LX, quick release, 135-mm rear axle spacing
Spokes -- 32, 14-gauge Wheelsmith stainless steel, 3 cross
Rims -- Araya RM-17
Tires -- Panaracer Smoke Dart HC 26x2.1 (front), Panaracer Smoke 26x2.1 (rear)

Drivetrain:
Derailleurs -- Shimano Deore LX with Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus shifters
Chain -- DID Super Lannier
Crankset -- Shimano Deore LX, 175 mm crankarms
Bottom bracket -- Shimano UN51 cartridge
Freewheel -- Shimano 7-speed cassette

Components:
Brakes -- Shimano Deore Lx
Pedals -- Tioga Surefoot-6, with Avenir toe clips and straps
Headset --Tioga Avenir RX, oversize
Seatpost -- Avenir alloy microadjust, 350 mm
Saddle -- Avenir Flite Style, Gel-Lite, Cr-Mo rails
Bar/stem -- Zoom 170 alloy 23" bar, Zoom Sport 12.5 cm. Cr-Mo stem