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1998 Diamondback Venom X

Velopedia Archive ID 71913

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Diamondback
Model	Venom X
Bicycle type	Freestyle/jumping
Archive ID	71913
Original MSRP	$350.00
Colors	Chrome-plated
Sizes	Boys

Frameset

Frame construction	Pulse-welded
Frame material	Chromoly
Fork	Diamondback
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	Diamondback, 44 teeth
Bottom bracket	YST BB 621
BB shell width	American 24tpi
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC 410A, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Platform, aluminum

Brakes

Brakes	Dia-Compe Bulldog front/990 rear brakes, Dia-Compe MX-99 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" YST steel
Handlebar	Diamondback chromoly
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Diamondback aluminum
Saddle	Diamondback freestyle
Seatpost	Pillar, chromoly, 25.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	King Kong aluminum, nutted
Rims	Alex aluminum, 48-hole
Spokes	Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	20 x 1.95" freestyle
Wheel size	20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	472.4 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	388.6 mm
Wheelbase	914.4 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 September 30, 2026.