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2001 Diamondback Ignitor CB · 1998 Diamondback Ignitor CB

Specification2001 Diamondback Ignitor CB1998 Diamondback Ignitor CB
Overview
Model year20011998
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelIgnitor CBIgnitor CB
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID3606274526
Original MSRP$164.99$150.00
ColorsChrome-Plated, Race RedBlack w/chrome-plated fork, chrome-plated, flat blue w/chrome-plated fork
SizesExpertBoys
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel, oversizeHi-tensile steel
ForkDiamondbackDiamondback
Fork materialSteel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset1-piece 165mm, 44 teeth1-piece 6 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom bracketSteel retainer styleYST BB 621
BB shell width—American 24tpi
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC Z410, 1/2 x 3/32"Taya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsResinPlatform, resin
Brakes
BrakesProMax 295C w/coaster rear brakes, ProMax 187 rear leversfront/Chang Star 879AG cantilever rear brakes, Chang Star 257A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" threadless YST HP6631" YST steel
HandlebarDB expertHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemAluminumHi-tensile steel
SaddlePadded BMXDiamondback padded
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 25.4mm diameterPillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsSteelFront: King Kong 337, Rear: Kung Ten steel, nutted
RimsAlex Z1000, 36-holeKin Lin RT-6n, 36-hole
Spokes—Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III20 x 1.75" Cheng Shin C-892
Rear tire20 x 1.95 Tioga Comp III—
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Diamondback Ignitor CB1998 Diamondback Ignitor CB
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°75°
Seat-tube angle70°70°
Chainstay / rear center368.3 mm363.2 mm
Wheelbase—886.5 mm
Fork offset / rake—30.5 mm

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