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1996 Diamondback Reactor Pro

Velopedia Archive ID 51098

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Diamondback
Model	Reactor Pro
Bicycle type	BMX
Archive ID	51098
Original MSRP	$490.00
Sizes	Boys 12"
Weight	23.4 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Diamondback aero BMX
Fork material	4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	1-piece chromoly 7", 43 teeth
Bottom bracket	Victor VPB-35
BB shell width	68mm Threadless
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-457

Brakes

Brakes	Dia-Compe VC-1 brakes, Diamondback alloy BMX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Diamondback BMX chromoly
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Diamondback BMX alloy
Saddle	Diamondback BMX, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-257, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Weinmann 4019, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III
Rear tire	20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
Wheel size	20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	532 mm
Head-tube angle	75°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	395 mm
Fork offset / rake	30 mm

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