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2008 Diamondback Orion · 2006 Diamondback Orion

Specification2008 Diamondback Orion2006 Diamondback Orion
Overview
Model year20082006
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelOrionOrion
Bicycle typeFreestyle/jumpingFreestyle/jumping
Archive ID2406494219
Original MSRP$345.00$330.00
ColorsMoneyTan
Sizes20.25" top tube—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialFull chromolyChromoly
ForkDiamondbackLexington
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupBMX MixN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece, 36 teeth3-piece chromoly, 36 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed bearing w/8-splineLoose ball
Rear cogs1-speed, 13 teeth1-speed, 13 teeth
ChainKMC Kool Chain, 1/2 x 1/8"DB Cobra, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsDB Sound AlloyDB Bigfoot III
Brakes
BrakesTektro 907A w/SST DC Amplifier brakes, Tektro 2-finger w/hinged bracket leversTektro U-brake brakes, Tektro aluminum levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA1 1/8" threadless FSA
HandlebarHi-ten steel 2-pieceDB Chromoly
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemDB D-Day SLK 4-boltAluminum threadless
SaddleDB Driver's SeatDB Paded Freestyle
SeatpostSteel micro-adjust, 25.4mm diameterSteel micro-adjust, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum 14mm axleAluminum, 14mm axle
RimsSun Rhyno Lite XL, 48-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite XL, 48-hole
Spokes14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire20 x 2.10" The Shadow Conspiracy Undertone20 x 1.95" Kenda Kovert
Rear tire20 x 2.1" The Shadow Conspiracy Undertone—
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2008 Diamondback Orion2006 Diamondback Orion
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—74.5°
Seat-tube angle—70°
Chainstay / rear center—374.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.