Super Viper - 1st Generation

Overview

Manufacturer: Akisu

Finishes: Chrome, White and Grey with either Black or Blue components


Specification

Frame: Chromoly front triangle (three main tubes), high tensile steel rear triangle
Forks: DB Chromoly
Handlebars: DB Medium, high tensile steel
Stem: DB alloy and chromoly (Sugino)
Grips: F-1 type (Fuan)
Headset: DB
Rims: 7x style Black, alloy (Sumo)
Spokes: 35, .080, Brass nipples
Hubs: low flange, steel shells (KT)
Tyres: Comp III style tread (Cheng Chin)
Brakes: 890 Black (Dia-Compe)
Levers: Tech-3 (Dia-Compe)
Cable: Black (Dia-Compe)
Pedals: DB, alloy and chromoly
Crank: Forged steel 165 one peice
Bottom Bracket: DB
Chainring: 44T Steel (Lun-Chi)
Spider: N/A
Freewheel: 16T (Suntour)
Chain: DB
Seat: Diamond Back
Seat Post: DB
Seat Post Clamp: Alloy Suntour type, Black

Additional Information

Serial number location: underside of bottom bracket starting F

This Super Viper used the same frameset as the 1st and 2nd gen Pacer 500's and 4th gen Viper. Variations include either 500 or CRMO stamped on the rear dropouts.

Frames destined for the US would usually have had chainguard tabs since it was aimed towards an agegroup that required them by law.