- 16-inch kid’s BMX racing bike designed for young riders
- Built using same basic geometry as full-size Viper
- Heavy-duty steel frame and fork; 28-spoke aluminum wheels
- Jr. “mushroom”-type grips; Hi-Ten steel 2-piece handlebars
- Recommended for ages 4 to 8; includes training wheels for beginning riders
Product Description
Viper performance and simplicity in a compact 16”.Amazon.com Product Description
Give your kid the gift of BMX racing performance without breaking the bank with the Diamondback Mini Viper 16-inch BMX bike. The Mini Viper is built using the same basic geometry as the full-size Diamondback Viper, but in a compact frame meant for kids just learning to ride. The Mini Viper is equipped with such high-quality features as a heavy-duty steel frame and fork, 28-s… More >>
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This looks like a great quality bike, but I am not 100% certain I’ve put it together properly because there are no assembly instructions included! The owners manual is full of useful information on adjustments for the individual rider(while consistently recommending you to ask your dealer for help), though, which makes me think the manufacturer does not intend this bike to reach the consumer prior to assembly.
If you are considering buying and assembling this bike yourself, you should also know that while the tools it requires are not bicycle-specific, it’s not just a screwdriver, either. A phillips head, two sizes of allen wrench, and a decent-sized wrench are what I ended up using.
The overall assembly is not terribly difficult to figure out on your own, but as a paranoid (and not entirely bike-educated) mom, if I can’t have a pro do it, having the mfg send step-by-step instructions (however mundane) would go a long way toward my confidence in my own ability to do it correctly and safely.
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Rating: 3 / 5
My son who just turned 3 recieved this bike as a gift for being a child of a deployed parent. We had the bike club who donated it fit him and make all the adjustments for him. He literally jumped on it and sped away! He is still fairly new to pedalling, and this bike is AWESOME!
Rating: 5 / 5
Very impressed with the quality; its immediately clear coming out of the box that this is not a cheaply made bike. Even the training wheels are made from solid rubber and metal. Only had two issues. First, there were no assembly instructions in the box (although not really much to assemble; i.e., front wheel, pedals, handle bars, training wheels and seat). There was an owners manual with the bike (how to ride, safety instructions, adjustments, etc.) but nothing specific to this actual bike or its assembly. And secondly, the seat covering was trimmed short on a small spot in the back so that a couple of staples were not making any contact with the internal hard frame in the seat — albiet minor, I would still consider this a defect in workmanship and might call the company about sending me a replacement. All considered though, we are delighted with the bike and trust that it will easily be in use for many years to come. Very highly recommend!!!
Rating: 5 / 5