Mountain Biking - Did I do good for $320

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kboxvegas
04-13-05, 08:49 AM
I got a brand new 2004 Diamondback Topanga Comp yesterday the orignal price was like $699 but I got it for $320 out the door including a pump, water bottle, cage, and a small bag. Did I do good or should I return it and wait for my order on a non disc trek 4300??

Here are the specs

Frame Vectra 7005 Aluminum w/Butted Downtube, "D" Gusset, OS ZeroStack

Fork RockShox Judy TT, MCU/Coil w/preload 100mm Travel

Headset OS ZeroStack Ahd

Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge

Crankset Truvativ Five D

F. Derailleur Shimano Deore, 31.8TP

R. Derailleur Shimano LX

Shift Lever Shimano Deore

Cog Set Shimano Cassette 11/32t 9spd

Chain SRAM PC-49

Hubset Shimano M475 Disc Specific 32h

Spokes 14g SS

Rims Alex DM18 Double Wall Alloy w/ Machined Side 32h

Tires WTB Velociraptor 26x2.1

Brakes Shimano Mech. Disc M475

Brake Levers Shimano Deore

Pedals ATB

Handlebar ATB Alloy 30mm Rise

Grips WTB Dot Grip

Stem DB Chaos 4-Bolt Alloy OS Ahd

Seatpost Alloy w/ Micro Adj 27.2 x 350

Saddle WTB Speed V

KrisPistofferson
04-13-05, 09:00 AM
The components seem strong, but (and this is not a troll, merely ignorance,) does Diamondback make high end bikes?
crashnburn
04-13-05, 09:27 AM
Keep it, you did good.

Dannihilator
04-13-05, 09:37 AM
You did ok.
adelii
04-13-05, 09:51 AM
Lets see a picture!
Rocker
04-13-05, 10:53 AM
Sounds like the one I was looking at Dick's Sporting Goods. Only, they only had it marked down to $439. I wasn't quite willing to spend that much just yet. Plus, I had never heard of them. Definitely can't be any worse than my Mongoose Tech-4 I picked up for $299. Only, now I'm adding the extra money anyway to upgrade the shifters. Stupid me!

Where did you pick it up for that price?

Dave
kboxvegas
04-13-05, 11:02 AM
Lets see a picture!

crappy pics but here they are
http://uploads.fakeleg.com/tmp/P11010005.jpg
http://uploads.fakeleg.com/tmp/P11010006.jpg
Cornish_Rdr_UK
04-13-05, 11:08 AM
Yes, you did well, i like the color scheme! Enjoy it :)
Gojohnnygo.
04-13-05, 12:51 PM
Thats a good deal on the Diamondback Topanga Comp. Plus Speed Stack lemon lime to drink in the cooler. Very good deal.
Scottluebke2004
04-13-05, 04:33 PM
You got a sick deal! Those components rock for $320. Great tires too. Like the color also. I was surprised to see disc brakes as well. Enjoy that thing.
Raiyn
04-13-05, 11:32 PM
$320 not bad.
TroyLeeRacer199
04-13-05, 11:43 PM
Looks like you got a sweet deal! Looks like you might want new pedals though. other than that you have a sweet ride!
sparks_219
04-14-05, 08:26 AM
Thats a sweet deal you found....I may have to spend more than that on a wheelset :(
kboxvegas
04-15-05, 08:05 AM
Thanks guys good to hear I did something right for a change...
By the way I did get it at dicks sporting goods.
Gojohnnygo.
04-15-05, 12:11 PM
By the way I did get it at dicks sporting goods.


OH BOY! :rolleyes: I see nothing but department store bikes on DICKS web site.
mtnbiker66
04-15-05, 05:24 PM
You did good. That bike goes better with dirt.
Rocker
04-15-05, 06:42 PM
The one I was thinking was a full-suspension bike. I think it was a XC style frame and suspension. It was on sale for $439. I'm kicking myself for not getting that instead of my Mongoose Tech 4. For $299, it's not a bad deal and I like the bike except for the shifter setup. Which now I'm upgrading. Spending the same money and it seems Diamondback is looked on a little better here than Mongoose. :(

Good choice!

Dave