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-molyFork: Diamond Back F1 Chrome-molyHandlebar: Diamond Back F1 Chrome-molyStem: Diamond Back F1 Hinged, Aluminum and Chrome-MolyGrips: Oakley B1B Black with grey sleevesHeadset: Tange MTXRims: Araya 7N 1.5" Chrome platedSpokes: Stainless Steel/Black aluminum nipplesHubs: Suzue "Sealed Tech" low flangeTires: Mitsuboshi Comp III 20 x 1.75" front, 20 x 1.5" rearBrake: Dia-Compe 890Brake Lever: Dia-Compe tech IVBrake Cable: Dia-Compe Clear housing with teflon liningPedals: Suntour XCIICrank: Sugino CT (Diamond Back stamp) DB Turbo dust capsSpider: Integral with crank armSprocket: Diamond Back Turbo Lite 44TBottom Bracket: Sugino Loose ball tapered spindleFreewheel: Suntour 16T chromeChain: D.I.D. 3/32" Stainless SteelSeat: Diamond Back 5 Gold (Kashimax)Seat Post: Diamond Back F1 aluminum, fluted one flute each sideSeat Post Clamp: Diamond Back (by SR)Pads: Diamond Back