The 1986 Diamond Back Super Viper. If you in looking for a bike with full an racing compenty at an economical price, thee Super Viper is yours. Check out these specifications. Chromoly Hi-ten frame, alloy rims, Dia-Compe brakes with Tech-4 levers, DB alloy Beartrap pedals, Comp 3 style skinwalls, Suntour freewheel, and the list goes on. Don't buy anything until you've seen a Super Viper. Colors: Chrome w/Black, and Camaouflage 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.
