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1996 Diamondback Reactor Pro · 2005 Diamondback Reactor Pro

Specification1996 Diamondback Reactor Pro2005 Diamondback Reactor Pro
Overview
Model year19962005
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelReactor ProReactor Pro
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID5109810717
Original MSRP$490.00—
SizesBoys 12"—
Weight23.4 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7075 aluminum
ForkDiamondback aero BMXReactor Pro
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset1-piece chromoly 7", 43 teethTruVativ Racing Team, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-35TruVativ ISIS
BB shell width68mm Threadless—
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC HP-70, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC HP20
PedalsVictor VP-457DB Bigfoot III
Brakes
BrakesDia-Compe VC-1 brakes, Diamondback alloy BMX leversTektro 920 rear brakes, Tektro Sabre rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-21 1/8" threadless FSA
HandlebarDiamondback BMX chromolyDB Pro Chromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemDiamondback BMX alloyAluminum
SaddleDiamondback BMX, chromoly railsDB padded
SeatpostKalloy SP-257, 27.0 mm diameterTruVativ XR single-bolt, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Aluminum
RimsWeinmann 4019, 32-holeAlex DM-24, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge14ga. straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III
Rear tire20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Diamondback Reactor Pro2005 Diamondback Reactor Pro
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle75°—
Seat-tube angle71°—
Chainstay / rear center395 mm—
Fork offset / rake30 mm—

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