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1997 Diamondback Mini Photon

Velopedia Archive ID 65080

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDiamondback
ModelMini Photon
Bicycle typeJuvenile
Archive ID65080
Original MSRP$115.00
ColorsPink, Wild Berry
SizesGirls 8"
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionMIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkDiamondback
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece 4 1/2", 36 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-36
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 18 teeth
ChainTaya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsVictor VP-209

Brakes

BrakesKT coaster brake

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST HP-663
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSteel
SaddleDiamondback padded
SeatpostSteel pillar, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Kung Ten K-104F, Rear: Kung Ten coaster brake
RimsSteel, 28-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire16 x 1.75" Comp III style
Wheel size16" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube368.3 mm
Head-tube angle75°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center311.1 mm
Wheelbase711.2 mm
Fork offset / rake30.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 26, 2026.