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2002 Diamondback Mini Viper · 2003 Diamondback Mini Viper

Specification2002 Diamondback Mini Viper2003 Diamondback Mini Viper
Overview
Model year20022003
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelMini ViperMini Viper
Bicycle typeJuvenileJuvenile
Archive ID9177330032
Original MSRP$100.00$99.99
ColorsCandy, Chrome10-40 Red, Chrome
SizesJuvenileJuvenile
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steelHi-tensile steel
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset1-piece 5 1/2", 36 teeth1-piece 5 1/2", 36 teeth
Bottom bracketSteelSteel
Rear cogs1-speed, 18 teeth1-speed, 18 teeth
ChainKMC Z-410, 1/2 x 1/8"KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsWellgo LU-968Wellgo LU-968
Brakes
BrakesCoaster brake rearCoaster brake rear
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" steel1" steel
HandlebarSteel BMXSteel BMX
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemSteelSteel
SaddleDiamondback BMXDiamondback BMX
SeatpostSteel, 25.4mm diameterSteel, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: steel, nutted, Rear: steel, coaster brakeFront: steel, nutted, Rear: steel, coaster brake
RimsSteel, 28-holeSteel, 28-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire16 x 2.125" Kenda K-5016 x 2.125" Kenda K-50
Rear tire16 x 1.75" Kenda K-50—
Wheel size16" wheels16" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 Diamondback Mini Viper2003 Diamondback Mini Viper
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle69°69°
Chainstay / rear center309.9 mm309.9 mm
Wheelbase726.4 mm726.4 mm
Fork offset / rake30.5 mm30.5 mm

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