1984 Diamond Back Formula 1
My Brother's original F1 from 1984
This is my younger brother's F1 from 1984. This bike is as original as it was when we brought it home and took it out of the box except for the spokes, nipples, and tires. I had the wheels re-laced with new black aluminum nipples and stainless steel spokes as this was the spec on the BMXA test May 1984. The tires are grey label Comp III's.
The F1 could have been so much more had they spec'd out a more reliable stem, and maybe used a different crank set up with a Euro BB instead of the boat anchor Forged Steel Sugino CT's.
Frame: Diamond Back F1 Chrome-moly
Fork: Diamond Back F1 Chrome-moly
Handlebar: Diamond Back F1 Chrome-moly
Stem: Diamond Back F1 Hinged, Aluminum and Chrome-Moly
Grips: Oakley B1B Black with grey sleeves
Headset: Tange MTX
Rims: Araya 7N 1.5" Chrome plated
Spokes: Stainless Steel/Black aluminum nipples
Hubs: Suzue "Sealed Tech" low flange
Tires: Mitsuboshi Comp III 20 x 1.75" front, 20 x 1.5" rear
Brake: Dia-Compe 890
Brake Lever: Dia-Compe tech IV
Brake Cable: Dia-Compe Clear housing with teflon lining
Pedals: Suntour XCII
Crank: Sugino CT (Diamond Back stamp) DB Turbo dust caps
Spider: Integral with crank arm
Sprocket: Diamond Back Turbo Lite 44T
Bottom Bracket: Sugino Loose ball tapered spindle
Freewheel: Suntour 16T chrome
Chain: D.I.D. 3/32" Stainless Steel
Seat: Diamond Back 5 Gold (Kashimax)
Seat Post: Diamond Back F1 aluminum, fluted one flute each side
Seat Post Clamp: Diamond Back (by SR)
Pads: Diamond Back
Race- Company: Diamond Back
- Model: Formula 1
- Wheel Size: 20"
- Headtube angle: 73
- Seattube angle: 70.5
- Headtube size: 1"
