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Those appeared to only arrive on the scene later in 1980 perhaps in the spring. VINTAGE DIAMONDBACK BMX SERIAL NUMBERS PROAt this point I cant find any references to a Large or Medium Pro in late 79 or very early 80. ![]() This is my 1980 “Pro” exactly as I found it. Since they debuted in 1980 so early I vote for the second generation “Pros” were 1980 1/2. ![]() So it is up for debate if the changes make the later 80s a 1980 1/2 model or a 1981 model. The later 80s model also had a different parts group. It also doesnt have the later 1980 version with the “Chromoly” chainstay decal. It doesnt have the ring decal but instead a large seat tube decal. I recently found a first batch “A” bike from 1980. Then perhaps with the first batch in 1980 they added the seat tube decal. Cane Creek 40 ZS44/28.6 EC44/30 This is the headset you want if you’re using a stock Surly straight steer tube fork. VINTAGE DIAMONDBACK BMX SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERReal deal old school 1984 (see serial number in pic) Diamondback. The bike at first (Late 79) had no large DB seat tube decal. Vintage 20' Bicycle Frame Old School BMX Diamondback Viper XL White Bike Frame. Suntour seat clamp, Alloy bars, Fluted alloy seat post, Kashimax MX seat, Shimano Tourney rear brake, 3 piece alloy cranks (could be SunTour maybe). The early Silver Streak that was released in 82 had the 'DB' on the head tube, in mid to late 82 this was changed to the 'snake' head tube decal and continued through the end of 83 when the Silver Streak was discontinued. I believe it was late ’79 for Christmas sales that Diamond Back introduced the bike kits. The serial number will not tell you if it is a Silver Streak or not, the Silver Streak frame was based off of the Medium-Pro frameset. VINTAGE DIAMONDBACK BMX SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERSIt must therefore have been taken in late ’79. What does bb stand for in my Diamondback BMX bikes serial number So serial numbers that ran from May 1976 through to March 1981 will have three digits in sequence overtop the serial number of that frame. You might also contact Derby Cycle who still make the Euro Raleigh.This is a press release from “Bicycle Motocross Action” appearing in the Feb. Try placing an inquiry with the company via the "Contact Us" option on the web page. I always had good responses whenever I needed to contact them about any issue. I sold a lot of their bikes back in the "Raleigh era," and still ride one of them. In August 2019 Accell Group sold Diamondback to Regent, L.P In 2001, Derby Cycle Corporation sold Raleigh and Diamondback. In 1999, Diamondback Bicycles was purchased by the Derby Cycle Corporation, which also owned the Raleigh Bicycle Company, and merged Raleigh and Diamondback together. Since 1979, many riders have successfully competed under the sponsorship of Diamondback, which began with BMX and expanded to Mountain Bikes with the creation of Diamondback Racing (DBR) in 1993. Vintage means it is desirable and collectible and if you can’t even determine the brand or model then it is probably very close to worthless (if determining value was your goal). ![]() Early in its history, the brand name was "Diamond Back" and over time this changed to "DiamondBack" and then to "Diamondback." Beginning in 1990, Western States Imports started selling its mountain bikes and road bicycles under the Diamondback name as well. I am guessing your bike is old, not vintage. If you search for 1234, you will only find bikes. The head tube badge is not connected all the way. Some of the stickers are starting to come off in spots. There is a few dings and some other marks. 0A0347 1980 Large Pro (Chrome) 0J0445 1980 Large Pro (Chrome)Owned by Karl. There is some scratches as well as some rust and pitting on it. You can submit your name if you also want this to act as security proof if your bike is stolen. We recommend not including the manufacturer number when registering. In this picture 200910427-2A is a manufacturer number and not a serial number. Diamondback Bicycles was founded as a BMX brand in 1977 by Western States Imports in Newbury Park, California, which sold bikes under the Centurion (bicycle) brand. Vintage 20 Bicycle Frame Old School BMX Diamondback Viper XL White Bike Frame. Okay, fine, so maybe there are a few bikes without serial numbers, but this is rare and typical only on hand made bikes or really old bicycles. ![]()
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