VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Diamondback Ignitor FW

Velopedia Archive ID 70292

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelIgnitor FW
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID70292
Original MSRP$160.00
ColorsBlack w/chrome-plated fork, chrome-plated, flat blue w/chrome-plated fork
SizesBoys

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-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 6 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 621
BB shell widthAmerican 24tpi
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainTaya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsPlatform, resin

Brakes

BrakesTektro caliper/cantilever rear brakes, Chang Star 257A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST 262
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHi-tensile steel
SaddleDiamondback padded
SeatpostPillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsKing Kong 337
RimsKin Lin RT-6n, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.75" Cheng Shin C-892
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube490.2 mm
Head-tube angle75°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center363.2 mm
Wheelbase886.5 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 September 27, 2026.