My (former) 1998 DBR (Diamondback Racing) V-Link 3.2 - 28 pounds on bathroom scale with Marzocchi Marathon SL (2002 double air) fork. Was 27 pounds with original Judy T2 fork, but the fork and added adjustability are more than worth the extra pound!
Specs:
SRAM 9.0 ESP rear derailleur - bought NOS Fall 2004
SRAM 9.0 ESP shorty twist shifters (8-speed) - bought NOS Fall 2004
SRAM PG-850 cassette (11-32)
Shimano STX-RC front derailleur (stock)
Shimano STX-RC crankset and chianrings (stock)
Crank Brothers Mallet C clipless platform pedals or Wellgo B-37 platforms (platforms most often lately)
Shimano IG-90 chain
Stratos Helix Pro rear shock (came with my used V-10 frame)
Thomson Elite set back seatpost
Shimano XTR V-Brakes (came with V-10) with YPK brake pads
Avid brake cables/housings
YPK shift cables/housings
SRAM 9.0 brake levers (new Aug. 2005)
ODI/Yeti lock-on grips (new Aug 2005)
Mavic X517 black rims with Shimano XT silver hubs and XT quick releases (came with V-10)
Club Roost Go Fast red riser bar (came with V-Link, but not stock)
Kalloy (?) generic polished stem (stock)
Aheadset headset (stock)
Selle Stratos Generation 2000 saddle (taken from my wife's hardtail)
Sette carbon bar ends - R.I.P. broke one in a fall at Big Bear and now they're gone
IRC Trail Bear 2.25" front tire
IRC Mythos XC 2.1" rear tire
Supergo wireless cyclometer
Shimano XT bottom bracket (UN73) installed 12-03-05 (no photo, of course)
Marzocchi Marathon S Fork (85mm)
Notes:
- My bike has a V-10 chainstay. That's why it's orange.
- Here's a photo of my V-10 when it was new and complete (courtesy of previous owner)
- Here's my V-Link with the bar ends, stock Rock Shox Judy T2 fork and stock brake levers
Links:
Click for original V-Link 3.2 specs (Epinions)
Another site with specs (Airfreetires)
MTBR reviews of the V-Link 3.2
More V-Link reviews
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