Diamondback Photon 1997 Technical specs and features
Brand | Diamondback |
Model | Photon |
First production | 1997 |
Bike category | Youth |
Bike sub-category | Youth |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Diamondback Photon Parts |
Available Sizes | - Boys 8 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 20 X 1.75 (inches) Kenda K-50 Comp III Type |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Lee Chi Levers Lee Chi Coaster Brake and Lee Chi Side-pull Caliper Front Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Kung Ten Coaster Brake Front: King Kong 337 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Steel |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Shuhn Lih Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded & MIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Meng Jing MJ-MF310 |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST HP-663 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Taya 410 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) Threadless |
Bottom bracket type | Victor VPB-35 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth 1-piece 4 1/2 (inches) |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 16 Teeth 1-speed |
Diamondback Photon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Diamondback |
Other Specs of Diamondback Photon
Component group sets | Not Available |
Available colors | - Chrome-plated - dark blue |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-472 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Diamondback Padded |
Seat post extension | 22.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
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Diamondback Photon bike review
Diamondback produced the Photon bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Youth bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $140.00.
Diamondback Youth Photon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Chrome-plated and dark blue .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.75" Kenda K-50 Comp III type tires and Shuhn Lih steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Steel, 36-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Lee Chi coaster brake/Lee Chi side-pull caliper front brakes, Lee Chi levers braking system and Front: King Kong 337, Rear: Kung Ten coaster brake hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Hsin Lung steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Photon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Meng Jing MJ-MF310.
For the smoothest biking experience 1-piece 4 1/2", 36 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Taya 410 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Diamondback.