Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1996 Diamondback Apex SE
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Diamondback Apex SE value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- True Temper TT Lite
- Fork Brand & Model
- Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Diamondback Apex SE
- Component Group
- Shimano STX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400
- Crankset
- Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Chang Star 857AT brakes, Lee Chi GS2 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle San Marco Slim
- Handlebar
- Kalloy AL002
- Handlebar Stem
- Hsin Lung chromoly
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Araya TM-820, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 1.95inch Tioga Psycho, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Tioga Psycho T
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, pearl white
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 14inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.