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1999 Diamondback Mini Photon

Velopedia Archive ID 86864

Overview

Model year1999
BrandDiamondback
ModelMini Photon
Bicycle typeJuvenile
Archive ID86864
Original MSRP$129.99
ColorsBlue, Pink, Wildberry
SizesBoys 9", girls 9"
Weight23.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
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 bracketYST BB 621
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 18 teeth
ChainTaya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesCoaster rear

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarDiamondback steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDiamondback steel
SaddleDiamondback padded
SeatpostPillar, steel, 22.2mm (7/8 inch) diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Kung Ten steel, nutted, Rear: Kung Ten coaster
RimsSteel, 28-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire16 x 1.75" Kenda K-50 Comp III type
Wheel size16" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube361.9 mm
Head-tube angle75°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center304.8 mm
Wheelbase704.8 mm
Fork offset / rake30 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.