VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Diamondback Venom

Velopedia Archive ID 74776

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelVenom
Bicycle typeFreestyle/jumping
Archive ID74776
Original MSRP$240.00
ColorsFlat grey w/chrome-plated fork
SizesBoys

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel
ForkDiamondback
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
CranksetDiamondback, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 621
BB shell widthAmerican 24tpi
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC 410A, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsPlatform, resin

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 857A

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarDiamondback freestyle
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemDiamondback aluminum
SaddleDiamondback freestyle
SeatpostCC SP-26, 25.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsKing Kong aluminum, nutted
RimsKin Lin RT-6n, 48-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.95" freestyle
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube472.4 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center388.6 mm
Wheelbase914.4 mm
Fork offset / rake30.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.