Author Topic: Anniversary Diamondback (Read 11825 times)

sparky · « **on:** February 13, 2016, 09:36 AM »

Don't get too exited....it's just early discussion at the moment.

With it being 40 years of the first Diamond Back in 2017 and if Raleigh were to consider an anniversary model, or even two, which model name would you like to see on a frame and why (we're not talking frame design/components here, I'm going to start a thread about that later)?

For me it would be the Silver Streak because although I had one and I pampered it bitd, knowing that the Black/Chrome mixture was a risk for Diamond Back, it saved the brand from the brink of collapse.

Second would be the Harry Leary because this model for me marked the beginning of signature models of such a competitive and successful racer yet set the benchmark of mixing quality components with styling.

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2016, 09:40 AM »

Yeah gotta be those two sparky

Jaymz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:32 PM »

Absolutely. Silver Streak first as that's the name most remember. The the leary.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:37 PM »

Defo those 2 Mark.

Obviously a well remembered brand from the 80s, although nobody near me owned one.

When I got back in, in 2008, I started my wish list, I could've put any model DB on the list, but it had to be the Silver Streak.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:41 PM »

If someone said name a Diamond Back model. It would be the Silver Streak. Probably the most popular BMX round my way as a kid.

sparky · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2016, 04:01 PM »

Is there also some justification for it not to be based on any previous model or person since it might need to appeal to everyone and not just what is relevant to our yesterday?

BMX1973 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2016, 04:04 PM »

The name and model will make it sell.

Look at how well the likes of Haro and Skyway have done.

Quote from: sparky on February 13, 2016, 04:01 PM

Is there also some justification for it not to be based on any previous model or person since it might need to appeal to everyone and not just what is relevant to our yesterday?

In2bmx · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2016, 04:15 PM »

Always wanted a HLT ...

eamonn · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2016, 06:06 PM »

Got to be Silver Streak

Was there a red frame?

BMX1973 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2016, 06:22 PM »

I only ever remember chrome. $:-\$

Quote from: eamonn on February 13, 2016, 06:06 PM

Got to be Silver Streak

Was there a red frame?

sparky · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2016, 06:37 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on February 13, 2016, 06:22 PM

I only ever remember chrome. $:-\$

Quote from: eamonn on February 13, 2016, 06:06 PM
Got to be Silver Streak

Was there a red frame?

Only available in Chrome with Black components

dannyb · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2016, 07:23 PM »

I'm fairly new the old school bmx thing, especially diamond backs.

My view is what will be the spec of the components?

If they go for the entry level bike then do the silver streak (I do like the chrome\black)

If they go all out and use some quality parts then do the Leary turbo.

eamonn · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2016, 07:36 PM »

Quote from: sparky on February 13, 2016, 06:37 PM

Quote from: BMX1973 on February 13, 2016, 06:22 PM
I only ever remember chrome. $:-\$

Quote from: eamonn on February 13, 2016, 06:06 PM
Got to be Silver Streak

Was there a red frame?

Only available in Chrome with Black components

right

Did they do a candy red model?

oldscool · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2016, 07:56 PM »

I had a silver streak, although I like the earlier candy blue and red with gold parts and three piece cranks much more. So im going to build one.

sparky · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2016, 08:21 PM »

Quote from: eamonn on February 13, 2016, 07:36 PM

Quote from: sparky on February 13, 2016, 06:37 PM
Quote from: BMX1973 on February 13, 2016, 06:22 PM
I only ever remember chrome. $:-\$

Quote from: eamonn on February 13, 2016, 06:06 PM
Got to be Silver Streak

Was there a red frame?

Only available in Chrome with Black components

right

Did they do a candy red model?

Yep, the Pro aka Large Pro and TK

bionicman1 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2016, 12:51 PM »

Silver Streak for me, never had one

Macmania · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2016, 01:21 PM »

Can't recall the HL or the Silver Streak BITD tbh. Always aspired to a TA or a Viper

BMX1973 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2016, 08:16 PM »

What was better the Silver Streak or Viper? What's the difference? $:-\$

kungfunky · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:45 PM »

Yup the Silver Streak, my brother had one and it was such a cool looking bike.

pickle · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2016, 07:55 AM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on February 15, 2016, 08:16 PM

What was better the Silver Streak or Viper? What's the difference? $:-\$

Silver streak was better, the Viper was smaller and much heavier but i'm sure Sparky will tell you all the differences

BMX1973 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:27 PM »

Quote from: pickle on February 16, 2016, 07:55 AM

Quote from: BMX1973 on February 15, 2016, 08:16 PM

What was better the Silver Streak or Viper? What's the difference? $:-\$

Silver streak was better, the Viper was smaller and much heavier but i'm sure Sparky will tell you all the differences

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:46 PM »

Silver Streak II is my vote

sparky · « **Reply #22 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:21 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on February 16, 2016, 08:27 PM

Quote from: pickle on February 16, 2016, 07:55 AM
Quote from: BMX1973 on February 15, 2016, 08:16 PM

What was better the Silver Streak or Viper? What's the difference? $:-\$

Silver streak was better, the Viper was smaller and much heavier but i'm sure Sparky will tell you all the differences

Viper and Silver Streak shared the same geometry, same size frames but in a nutshell Viper was the cheaper all street budget model although they shared some components. The frame was High Tensile Steel throughout, whereas the Silver Streak was a mixture of Hi-Ten/Cr-Mo, hence the Tri-Moly label (oh and it was fabricated by Koizumi, whereas the Viper frame was Fairly and forks Akisu).

BMX1973 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2016, 08:50 PM »

Quote from: sparky on February 16, 2016, 10:21 PM

Quote from: BMX1973 on February 16, 2016, 08:27 PM

Quote from: pickle on February 16, 2016, 07:55 AM
Quote from: BMX1973 on February 15, 2016, 08:16 PM

What was better the Silver Streak or Viper? What's the difference? $:-\$

Silver streak was better, the Viper was smaller and much heavier but i'm sure Sparky will tell you all the differences

Viper and Silver Streak shared the same geometry, same size frames but in a nutshell Viper was the cheaper all street budget model although they shared some components. The frame was High Tensile Steel throughout, whereas the Silver Streak was a mixture of Hi-Ten/Cr-Mo, hence the Tri-Moly label (oh and it was fabricated by Koizumi, whereas the Viper frame was Fairly and forks Akisu).

Natsukashi · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2016, 03:40 AM »

Mmm if a remake of the SS or Turbo was to materialise I just know they would mess it up. When I spoke to DB at Interbike they didn't even know who Kashimax was (perhaps since they are not really Diamond Back and just some giant company that owns brand names including DB). Left to them to do this without appropriate input, I can only imagine the components they'd use.

Author Topic: Anniversary Diamondback (Read 11825 times)

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