Ratio2.69:1
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Gear
Rear tire: 20×2.
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1996 Diamondback Venom
Original specifications: 20" wheels · 29 lb published weight · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #51969- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- BMX
- Original MSRP
- $250.00
- Sizes
- Boys 10"
- Colors
- Black, Chrome-Plated
- Weight
- 29 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 22 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Black, Chrome-Plated
- Frame
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- N/A
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildChromoly/hi-tensile steel · 20" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Diamondback Freestyle |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Crankset | 1-piece 6 1/2", 43 teeth |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | Victor VPB-35 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm Threadless |
| Rear Cogs | 1-speed, 16 teeth |
| Chain | KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | HTI P-71 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Dia-Compe Bulldog brakes, Lee Chi 315A-1 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-755 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | BMX steel |
| Stem | Diamondback BMX |
| Saddle | Diamondback BMX |
| Seatpost | Chromoly, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Weinmann 4019, 48-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 20 x 2.125" Kenda K-55 |
| Rear Tire | 20 x 2.00" Kenda K-55 |
| Wheel Size | 20" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 473 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 70° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 380 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 30 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Chromoly
22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
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- Front tire
- Front: 20 x 2.125" Kenda K-55, Rear: 20 x 2.00" Kenda K-55
- Drivetrain
- 1-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 22.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Victor VPB-35 · 68mm Threadless
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Diamondback Freestyle · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Crankset: 1-piece 6 1/2", 43 teeth · Bottom bracket: Victor VPB-35 · Rear cogs: 1-speed, 16 teeth · Chain: KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Dia-Compe Bulldog brakes, Lee Chi 315A-1 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 20" wheels · Rims: Weinmann 4019, 48-hole · Front tire: Front: 20 x 2.125" Kenda K-55, Rear: 20 x 2.00" Kenda K-55
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-755 · Handlebar: BMX steel · Stem: Diamondback BMX · Seatpost: Chromoly, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter · Saddle: Diamondback BMX · Pedals: HTI P-71
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