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2001 Diamondback Viper X · 2002 Diamondback Viper X

Specification2001 Diamondback Viper X2002 Diamondback Viper X
Overview
Model year20012002
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelViper XViper X
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID3606091765
Original MSRP$199.99$170.00
ColorsBack N' Black, Bonfire Orange, Chrome-PlatedMust, Nite
SizesProExpert
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear staysChromoly
ForkDiamondback—
Fork materialSteel, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset1-piece 175mm, 44 teeth1-piece 175mm, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketSteel retainer styleYST BB-621
BB shell width—American
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC Z410, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z-410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsAluminum platformWellgo LU-A18 platform w/ replaceable pins
Brakes
BrakesTektro 923A rear brakes, Tektro 287A rear leversAluminum U-brake rear brakes, aluminum rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange Seiki TG-31 1/8" threadless aluminum
HandlebarChromoly BMXChromoly BMX
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemAluminumAluminum
SaddlePadded BMXDiamondback BMX
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameterAluminum, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminumAluminum
RimsAlex X-303, 36-holeAluminum, 36-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III20 x 2.125" Kenda K-905
Rear tire20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III20 x 1.95" Kenda K-905
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Diamondback Viper X2002 Diamondback Viper X
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle71°71°
Chainstay / rear center387.3 mm386.1 mm
Wheelbase—957.6 mm
Fork offset / rake—30.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.