Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Diamondback Reactor 24

Velopedia Archive ID 66451

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Diamondback
Model	Reactor 24
Bicycle type	BMX
Archive ID	66451
Original MSRP	$400.00
Colors	Brushed
Sizes	Boys 10.5"
Weight	24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Akisu
Fork material	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, 41 teeth
Bottom bracket	Victor VPB-35
BB shell width	68mm Threadless
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-313

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 867A brakes, Dia-Compe MX-101 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Chromoly
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Lee Chi
Saddle	Velo VL-269
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-257, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	King Kong aluminum, nutted
Rims	Weinmann 4019, 36-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	24 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
Wheel size	24" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	546.1 mm
Head-tube angle	74°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	406.4 mm
Wheelbase	1003.3 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 August 25, 2026.