• Viper - 4th Generation

    by Published on 27th January 2010 20:56
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    Diamond Back Viper

    Overview

    Finishes: Chrome, Black or White

    Specification

    Frame: Chromoly front triangle (three main tubes), high tensile steel rear triangle (Akisu)
    Forks: DB Chromoly (Akisu)
    Handlebars: Diamond Back chrome plated, Chromoly (Akisu)
    Stem: Diamond Back, alloy Chromoly shaft (Sugino)
    Grips: F-1 type black/grey (Fuan)
    Headset: Chrome plated, Steel (Tange type)
    Rims: Steel 7x type 20 x 1.75 Chrome plated (CMC)
    Spokes: 105gm steel
    Hubs: Steel, Chrome plated (KT)
    Tyres: Comp 3 type skinwall , 2.125 front, 1.75 rear (Cheng Shin)
    Brakes: 890 front and rear (Dia-Compe)
    Levers: Tech III (Dia-Compe)
    Cable: (Dia-Compe)
    Pedals: MX, Chromoly axle (HTI)
    Crank: Forged steel one-piece, 175mm
    Bottom Bracket: 24tpi (Tange Type)
    Chainring: 44T (Lunghi)
    Spider: n/a
    Freewheel: 16T Black (Suntour)
    Chain: 1/8, black/silver
    Seat: Diamond Back
    Seat Post: Steel, Chrome plated
    Seat Post Clamp: Alloy black (suntour type)

    Additional Information

    Serial number location: underside of bottom bracket starting F4

    This Viper was the forth incarnation of this particular name using the original Pacer 500 frameset, as like the others you will find it stamped 'CRMO', '500' or no stamping at all on the rear dropouts. In some cases it will also have chainguard tabs which were US destined framesets