Originally Posted by
djkenny
I was thinking the Kona Smoke is a nice steel frame bike for $300 range...but this Diamond Back has a rear rack and better gears by far. I am surprised it is not spoken of as much? Sure it is about $50 more, but it is worth $50 more for better gears and a rack included.
Anyone able to compare the ride of these bikes?
My D'back did not come with a rear rack; I bought an Axiom rear rack for it. It does come with fenders, though. A definite plus.
Have not ridden the Kona smoke.
madbadger, you should also try sports authority. They carry the transporter, too.