The 1986 Diamond Back Hot Streak. From the DB engineering department. state-of-the-art design at a super economical price, the Hot Streak's clean lines, radical geometry and progressive componentry make this the Freestyle bike of the future. No protruding pipes, no ankle biting stands, just 100% sleek Freestyle bicycle, ready for anything you've got. From the new increased diameter Chromoly Hi-Tension frameset, the Dia Compe freestyle brakes, to the new Skyway freestyle tuff wheels, this unit has it. Colors: Bright Green or Camouflage Grey.
Headset Size
1"
Seatpost Size
22.2mm
Top Tube Size
Unknown
Original Colours
F5X000000 F6Y000000
Made in Taiwan.
F stands for Fairly factory. Second digit indicates year of production (1985 or 1986). X in the serial indicates production Month (5 to 12 - May to Dec). Y in the serial indicates production Month (1 to 4 - Jan to April).
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. In May of any year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.