VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Diamondback Photon

Velopedia Archive ID 60846

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDiamondback
ModelPhoton
Bicycle typeJuvenile
Archive ID60846
Original MSRP$140.00
ColorsChrome-plated, dark blue
SizesBoys 8"
Weight25.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded & MIG-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-35
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainTaya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsWellgo LU-472

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi coaster brake/Lee Chi side-pull caliper front brakes, Lee Chi levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST HP-663
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemMeng Jing MJ-MF310
SaddleDiamondback padded
SeatpostSteel, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 337, Rear: Kung Ten coaster brake
RimsSteel, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.75" Kenda K-50 Comp III type
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube457.2 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center355.6 mm
Wheelbase863.6 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 25, 2026.