VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Diamondback Viper

Velopedia Archive ID 76768

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelViper
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID76768
Original MSRP$175.00
ColorsBlue w/chrome-plated fork, chrome-plated, flat blue w/chrome-plated fork, flat grey w/chrome-plated fork, orange w/chrome-plated fork
SizesPro XL

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkDiamondback
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece 6 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 621
BB shell widthAmerican 24tpi
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainTaya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsPlatform, resin

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHi-tensile steel
SaddleDiamondback padded
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsKing Kong aluminum, nutted
RimsKin Lin RT-6n, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 2.125" Comp III style, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Comp III style
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube533.4 mm
Head-tube angle75°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center393.7 mm
Wheelbase967.7 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 28, 2026.