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2008 Diamondback Viper X · 2009 Diamondback Viper X

Specification	2008 Diamondback Viper X	2009 Diamondback Viper X
Overview
Model year	2008	2009
Brand	Diamondback	Diamondback
Model	Viper X	Viper X
Bicycle type	BMX	BMX
Archive ID	24073	18994
Original MSRP	$190.00	—
Colors	Silver, Cyan Blue	Black, Red
Sizes	20.5" top tube	20.5" TT
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly/hi-tensile steel	Chromoly seat tube/hi-ten steel
Fork	Diamondback	—
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown	High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	BMX Mix	BMX
Shifters	N/A	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crankset	175mm chromoly 1-piece, 44 teeth	1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Loose ball	Loose ball
Cassette	—	Freewheel
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"	KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	DB Sound Alloy	DB Sound alloy w/traction pins
Brakes
Brakes	Rush U-brake w/SST DC Amplifier brakes, Rush 2-finger levers	Rush U-brake w/SST DC Amplifier rear brakes, Rush 2-finger rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" threadless FSA	1 1/8" FSA Threadless
Handlebar	Hi-ten steel 2-piece	Hi-Ten 2-piece
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	DB Alloy 4-bolt	Alloy 4-bolt
Saddle	DB BMX padded	DB BMX padded
Seatpost	Steel micro-adjust, 25.4mm diameter	Steel micro-adjust, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Aluminum 3/8" axle	Aluminum 3/8" axle
Rims	30mm wide aluminum, 36-hole	Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes	14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge	14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire	20 x 2.125" Comp III-style	20 x 2.125" Comp III style
Rear tire	20 x 1.75" Comp III-style	20 x 1.75" Comp III style
Wheel size	20" wheels	20" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.