With the combined handling characteristics of the DB Reactor and Strike Zone built into the 1988 Viper Freewheel and Coaster Brake, we've made these bikes the best all around bikes in Diamond Back's line up for 1988, plus a spec sheet that reads like a factory racing bike: ACS Tangent series 860 brakes - front and rear. 20 x1.75 Comp III skinwall racing tire, alloy chromoly stem, and the list goes on. You would think this bike would sell for twice what it does. F/W Colors - Chrome/Black/Chrome, White/Reflex Blue/White, Red/Black/White. C/B Colors - Chrome. Yellow/Black/White, White/Red/White.
Headset Size
1"
Seatpost Size
22.2mm
Top Tube Size
Unknown
Original Colours
F6X000000 F7Y000000
Made in Taiwan.
F stands for Fairly factory. Second digit indicates year of production (1986 or 1987). 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.