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Don Gload
a CommuterDate Reviewed: May 27, 2011
Strengths: better on the road than a mountain bikeWeaknesses: spokes obviouslyBottom Line: I bought this "bike" in April 2010 so I have over a year of experiences on it. I ride daily to work for a total of 10 miles per day, so this piece gets a lot of use. I think Diamondback was hoping whoever purchased this bike would ride it twice, then hang it up in the garage only to be ridden sparingly.
I have taken this bike back to Sport Chalet no less than 10, yes 10 times to be repaired. (luckily I bought the 1-year warranty). The spokes on the back tire continue to break. Sometimes its one spoke, other times it has been up to 5 spokes! When the spokes break, the back tire wobbles and rubs the brakes, thus making the bike terribly difficult to ride. No, I did not jump off any curbs or take it offroading. I just ride in the bike lanes on streets and on the Santa Ana River Trail.
Since I ride this "bike" daily to work, the constant maintenance has been a nuisance.
The "bike" has many cheap plastic parts which is not what you would expect for $350. Luckily, Zach from the South Coast Plaza Sport Chalet has taken the time to repair my bike each time and this last time, he replaced all the spokes with stainless steel spokes to hopefully end the problems with this miserable piece of junk.
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$350.00
Purchased At: Sport Chalet
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B Barnes
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 15, 2010
Strengths: Decent components except for the seat and pedals. Shifts on front and rear are quick and smooth.Weaknesses: Slightly heavy and no attention to ensuring bearings were properly greased during manufacture.Bottom Line: Bike is made in China. At the first service of this bike, found the wheel bearings had no grease - only some light oil. Greased bearings and BB and it rides smoother. Seat is on heavy side and as I am on the heavy side as well needed a better saddle. Pedals were also cheap and upgraded. Good bike for the price.
Favorite Ride: Han River
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At: Dick's Sporting Good
Similar Products Used: Only hybrid bike I've owned. I am looking to upgrade to a better bike later.
Bike Setup: Stock except for Shimano pedals.
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deweyz
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 10, 2010
Strengths: Looks really good.
Hybrid style has a little flatter tires, good for rail trails and a little faster on road than mtn bike.Weaknesses: Mechanical problems -- multiple. Spent a full 3 months out of it's first 8 in the Dick's Sports maintenance Shop.
Needlessly Heavy. Heavier than my cheap Walmart Mountain bike, no joke.Bottom Line: Got in a big year-end sale at Dick's Sports for a decent price. Intended to replace my Schwinn Ranger Mountain Bike for rail trail use.
Not that it's the worst bike in the world, but I was sorry I bought this one. I figured it'd be good for the rail trails that I ride all the time, but it wasn't all I had hoped. Had mechanical problems from day 1 and found it to be somewhat slower and heavier than one would expect. I honestly have a better quality bike from cheap *chain dept store* stock.
Was disappointed with it.
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$270.00
Purchased At: Dick's Sporting Good
Similar Products Used: Intended to replace my Schwinn Ranger Mountain Bike for rail trail use.
Bike Setup: Stock.
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Anthony
a CommuterDate Reviewed: July 27, 2009
Strengths: Built strong
Weaknesses: Tires wear out fastBottom Line: I received my Diamondback for my 13th birthday and ever since, I've loved the bike! I haven't found anything wrong with it and I intend to have the bike for years to come.
Favorite Ride: Diamondback
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$300.00
Purchased At: Dick's Sporting Good
Similar Products Used: N/A
Bike Setup: Stock
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hannah
a CommuterDate Reviewed: August 16, 2008
Bottom Line: its a peice of crap, i hate everything about it
Favorite Ride: scooter
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: dick
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