Diamondback Interval 2002 Road Bike


  • Average Rating: 4.5/5
  • MSRP: $ 499.99
  • # of Reviews: 8

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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Scottsbluff a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: April 24, 2006

Strengths:    Price

Weaknesses:    Sora components seem to need frequent adjustment.

Bottom Line:   
I haven't had a bike in about 15 years and purchased the Interval and haven't modified it at all. This bike has been excellent thus far, I ride approximately 15-20 miles per day. It has a smooth ride and I keep up with riders on $2000 - $3000 bikes!

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Favorite Ride:   Santa Fe Loop

Price Paid:    $415.00

Purchased At:   Alamogordo, NM

Similar Products Used:   None

Bike Setup:   Stock


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by ben salibra a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: November 26, 2004

Strengths:    comfortable frame but fast!not too heavy but not to pricey.
Rims don't go out of round and are stif. every thing fits great s bend stays are excellent.


Weaknesses:    Alumunum fork is heavy but I could deal with it for a while. tires are very cheap, but good till they pop.Shifters are bulky and thumb shift is anoying while you sprint.saddle is big.

Bottom Line:   
Very good for a beginer, a bit heavy but thats what you get for $350.Great Deal. fork is heavy but who cares? carbon forks are cheap now. I would recomend geting new tires.rims are inexpensive but good. GREAT DEAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Favorite Ride:   All of them!!!!

Price Paid:    $350.00

Purchased At:   Dick Sonnes Utica NY

Similar Products Used:   None

Bike Setup:   Carbon fork and seat post, racing saddle. Eggbeater clipless pedals. Huchinson tires


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by phrygianmodal a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: August 13, 2004

Strengths:    Price. Can take a beating.

Weaknesses:    Shimano Sora derailleurs. They shift well, but are not appropriately sized. After many trips to the shop, it was finally decided that it's not an issue of trying to get rid of chain rub, but merely deciding where it will bother you the least.

Seat is mushy. Personal preference.


Bottom Line:   
This was my first venture into road biking, and I have been suitably impressed. It's not the snazziest bike on the road (by a long shot), but if you're moving up from a hybrid or mountain bike, the difference is still astounding. This bike has inspired me to invest far more in the sport.

Not for those who know what they're doing, but more than enough for a newbie like myself.

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Favorite Ride:   Santa Cruz foothills

Price Paid:    $389.00

Purchased At:   Dick's Sporting Good

Similar Products Used:   n/a

Bike Setup:   Stock + SPDs


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Rich a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: August 13, 2003

Strengths:    I like the frame very much ... for aluminum, it does seem to absorb shock quite well ... and, I ride well over 200 a week.

Weaknesses:    Stock seat could be better.

Bottom Line:   
Excellent bike in every way! Mine was modified for my wants, but the bike is great! Get past the stock tubes, and seat, and all is well.

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Favorite Ride:   le Tour de Packer

Price Paid:    $599.00

Purchased At:   Dick's

Similar Products Used:   None

Bike Setup:   Setup is just fine.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Steve Hicks a Triathlete from Kansas City

Date Reviewed: July 22, 2003

Strengths:    PRICE!, good geometry, decent drivetrain

Weaknesses:    Avenir seat is mushy, no name hubs

Bottom Line:   
A very comfortable bike, quick turning. A great entry level bike. It won't turn heads but you can be comfortable and have all of the basics covered.

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Price Paid:    $315.00

Purchased At:   Galyan's

Similar Products Used:   Trek 1200




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