Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1997 Diamondback Venom
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Diamondback Venom value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Durotec
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Diamondback Venom
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- Diamondback, 44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Victor VPB-35
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- KMC 410, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Dia-Compe 883 brakes, Lee Chi 316A-1 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- CC SP-26, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
- Saddle
- Velo VL-247
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung
- Handlebar Stem
- Kalloy
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-H75 w/detangler
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- King Kong 310
- Rims
- Weinmann 4019, 48-hole
- Tires
- 20 x 2.125inch Diamondback
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- HTI P71
Accessories
- Colors
- Chrome-Plated, Grey
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 28
- Sizes
- Boys 9.5inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.