Old School BMX Parts

"The Diamond Back Skin Wall 1.75 works equally well in the front or rear. It's an excellent tire for both, especially for younger riders. In fact almost all the Diamond Back team riders who are under 12 years old use this tire front and rear. The Diamond Back Skin Wall 2.125 is primarily a racing tire for front tire use. it works well in a variety of surfaces including hard pack, mud and loam." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Diamond Back Skin Wall tire is manufactured in Japan and is available as a 20 x 1.75" or 20 x 2.125". Most racers used these in a "fat-skinny" combination.

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The Diamond Back Skin Wall Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

A grippy gumwall tire produced by Diamond Back. These are available in 20 x 2.125" and 20 x 1.75" sizes.

• BMX Action - The Fork Chronicles Head-to-head Comparison
  

  The Diamond Back forks are featured in BMX Action's The Fork Chronicles - Head-to-head Comparison article. This article compared a range of forks that were available in January, 1979 for materials, special treating, hardness, weight, size, rake, cost and finish.

  January 1979