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2001 Diamondback Reactor · 1999 Diamondback Reactor

Specification2001 Diamondback Reactor1999 Diamondback Reactor
Overview
Model year20011999
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelReactorReactor
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID3605581267
Original MSRP$429.99$424.99
ColorsBlack Eye BlueBall-Burnished, Orange
SizesProPro XL
Weight—27.8 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum6061 T6 aluminum
ForkDiamondback RMXDiamondback
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset3-piece chromoly 180mm, 44 teethDiamondback, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealedDiamondback
BB shell width—68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum platformPlatform, aluminum
Brakes
BrakesTektro 920A rear brakes, Tektro 311A rear leversTektro linear-pull rear brakes, Tektro alloy linear-pull rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange Seiki TG-31 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarChromoly BMXDiamondback 4130 chromoly
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemAluminumForged alloy ahead
SaddleRMX paddedPadded saddle
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameterAlloy, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsRMX aluminum sealed bearingDiamondback Slasher
RimsAlex X-303, 36-holeMavic double wall, 36-hole
Spokes—Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III20 x 2.125" Ritchey Speed Max
Rear tire20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III20 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Diamondback Reactor1999 Diamondback Reactor
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°75°
Seat-tube angle71°71°
Chainstay / rear center381 mm393.7 mm
Wheelbase—965.2 mm
Fork offset / rake—20 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.