Diamondback V-8 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Diamondback |
| Model | V-8 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Diamondback V-8 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Racing Raptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: WTB Momentum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X222 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro 141 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec AL-PG |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Diamondback V-8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Sid |
Other Specs of Diamondback V-8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue and red |
| Weight | 25.0 |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) TravelStratos Strata Pro |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly RailsWTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec Aluminum |
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Diamondback V-8 bike review
Diamondback produced the V-8 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,200.00.V-8 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Diamondback Mountain bike V-8 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB Racing Raptor kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X222, 32-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers braking system and Front: WTB Momentum, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro 141 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this V-8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec AL-PG.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Diamondback, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL gear shift levers.