1986 Diamond Back

Viper FW

RIDER STYLE
Race
1986 Diamond Back viper-fw BMX Catalogue

The 1986 Diamons Back Viper FW. The Viper is the number one selling bike in the Diamond Back line-up. It is easy to see why Diamond Back's famous quality, handling, and styling are all here at a price that can't be beat. Specifications include increased diameter Chromoly Hi-Tension frame set, new DB handlebars, Dia Compe 890 front and rear brakes with new Tech-4 levers. Available with either Compe 3 MX or Compe ST Freestyle lype tires. Colors: Chrome, Camouflage Grey, Bright Green.

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ORIGINAL SPECS
For this model
Frame
Fork
Handlebar
Rims
Hubs
Pedals
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Levers
Seat
Grips
Stem
Tyres
Cranks
CR-MO/HI-TEN
HI-TEN
DB 2pc
Steel 7X 36H
Steel
Rattrap
DiaCompe MX890
DiaCompe MX890
DiaCompe Tech 4
DB Aero
A'me Type
DB Alloy
Comp 3/Comp ST
DB 165 1pc 44T

Headset Size

1"

Seatpost Size

22.2mm

Top Tube Size

Unknown

Original Colours

chrome grey green
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Serial Number
Format

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.