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The Diamond Back name was first introduced by Western States Imports (a distributor) in the 80's. They were later sold to Raleigh, who continues to own, spec and sell them today.
They have a good line of mountain bikes from entry level up to medium/decent level but no really high-end mountain bikes (which you aren't interested in anyway . . . so never mind).
Diamondback bikes have been made in Taiwan and China but I think they're all manufactured in China these days.
Is that the kind of information you were seeking?
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They have a good line of mountain bikes from entry level up to medium/decent level but no really high-end mountain bikes (which you aren't interested in anyway . . . so never mind).
Diamondback bikes have been made in Taiwan and China but I think they're all manufactured in China these days.
Is that the kind of information you were seeking?
Rick / OCRR
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"Entry level" is relative, too.
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The Diamond Back name was first introduced by Western States Imports (a distributor) in the 80's. They were later sold to Raleigh, who continues to own, spec and sell them today.
They have a good line of mountain bikes from entry level up to medium/decent level but no really high-end mountain bikes (which you aren't interested in anyway . . . so never mind).
Diamondback bikes have been made in Taiwan and China but I think they're all manufactured in China these days.
Is that the kind of information you were seeking?
Rick / OCRR
They have a good line of mountain bikes from entry level up to medium/decent level but no really high-end mountain bikes (which you aren't interested in anyway . . . so never mind).
Diamondback bikes have been made in Taiwan and China but I think they're all manufactured in China these days.
Is that the kind of information you were seeking?
Rick / OCRR
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I think you can do a whole lot worse than buy a Diamondback bike as an entry level ride. Dick's Sporting Goods sells them and probably some other sport retailers too. They are far better than anything you will get at a Walmart, Target or other department type store.
This week, Dick's has bikes for 1/2 off, so now, a Diamondback becomes more affordable and competitive with the better bikes at Walmart and Target.
This week, Dick's has bikes for 1/2 off, so now, a Diamondback becomes more affordable and competitive with the better bikes at Walmart and Target.
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I think one of these Bike shops is near you. They carry Diamondback and i would trust them more so then a dicks sporting goods store as far as putting a bike together right.
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I noticed that they had the 50% on the Lux and Axis...so each is 300 now. I was going to check out a couple on Craigslist and some of the LBS while in Richmond later this week. I talked to someone in the Dick's store closest to me when I first began to look at bikes and he put together all the bikes and has been riding for years. He appeared to be very knowledgeable, even said to ask for him if I returned to the store if I was buying a bike. One good thing is there return policy that I will not get at the LBS that is in my rural area. The LBS would not let me take the mountain bike on the trail this time to test...afraid I would get dirt on the tires...etc...only allowed me on the pavement. I did the first time..maybe I got that one too dirty..lol
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It's no help for an opinion on the brand, but Christmas shopping, I see that Chain Reaction has a sweet deal on a 2015-model hardtail Dback, with a RockShox fork and a Deore-or-better build
Diamondback Axis Hardtail Bike 2015 | Chain Reaction Cycles
Diamondback Axis Hardtail Bike 2015 | Chain Reaction Cycles
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wow nice bike with pedals and her size
It's no help for an opinion on the brand, but Christmas shopping, I see that Chain Reaction has a sweet deal on a 2015-model hardtail Dback, with a RockShox fork and a Deore-or-better build
Diamondback Axis Hardtail Bike 2015 | Chain Reaction Cycles
Diamondback Axis Hardtail Bike 2015 | Chain Reaction Cycles
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Any specific model your looking at?
The Diamondback frame, while still being perfectly serviceable, won't be as finished as some of the other higher priced LBS only bikes(Trek, C'dale, Specialized, ETC). The welds won't be as clean, or filled\ground smooth. And the wheels probably won't be as nice(although the wheel on my Specialized Roubaix are pretty crummy, flexy).
I work on a lot of bikes of every level, and Diamond back is usually a middle of the road bike. You could do a lot worse.
The Diamondback frame, while still being perfectly serviceable, won't be as finished as some of the other higher priced LBS only bikes(Trek, C'dale, Specialized, ETC). The welds won't be as clean, or filled\ground smooth. And the wheels probably won't be as nice(although the wheel on my Specialized Roubaix are pretty crummy, flexy).
I work on a lot of bikes of every level, and Diamond back is usually a middle of the road bike. You could do a lot worse.
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Any specific model your looking at?
The Diamondback frame, while still being perfectly serviceable, won't be as finished as some of the other higher priced LBS only bikes(Trek, C'dale, Specialized, ETC). The welds won't be as clean, or filled\ground smooth. And the wheels probably won't be as nice(although the wheel on my Specialized Roubaix are pretty crummy, flexy).
I work on a lot of bikes of every level, and Diamond back is usually a middle of the road bike. You could do a lot worse.
The Diamondback frame, while still being perfectly serviceable, won't be as finished as some of the other higher priced LBS only bikes(Trek, C'dale, Specialized, ETC). The welds won't be as clean, or filled\ground smooth. And the wheels probably won't be as nice(although the wheel on my Specialized Roubaix are pretty crummy, flexy).
I work on a lot of bikes of every level, and Diamond back is usually a middle of the road bike. You could do a lot worse.
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We have purchased two Diamondbacks from Dicks Sporting goods in the past 8 years. Both were impulse purchases. I was there to look at golf stuff and there was a good sale going on. Both bikes were for my wife. We got the second one 4 years later because it had a deeper step thru frame that she could get on and off more easily. I inherited her first one.
At that time, I was still riding some no-name 24" bike I found in the trash after the owner had run over it with his car in his driveway. Crushed the front wheel and bent the bars, which I replaced. So maybe my low brow tastes disqualify me from rating bikes, I think the Diamondback quality will work for many people. The Diamondback was certainly far better fit for me with 26" tires , with front suspension and a sprung seat. I still like it.
I'd still be riding that first Diamondback but I decided to reward myself this summer with a slightly better bike and bought a Transeo model.
You should enjoy a Diamondback for a while. If you get the bike bug, you haven't spent too much and can upgrade later.
At that time, I was still riding some no-name 24" bike I found in the trash after the owner had run over it with his car in his driveway. Crushed the front wheel and bent the bars, which I replaced. So maybe my low brow tastes disqualify me from rating bikes, I think the Diamondback quality will work for many people. The Diamondback was certainly far better fit for me with 26" tires , with front suspension and a sprung seat. I still like it.
I'd still be riding that first Diamondback but I decided to reward myself this summer with a slightly better bike and bought a Transeo model.
You should enjoy a Diamondback for a while. If you get the bike bug, you haven't spent too much and can upgrade later.
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Not a mountain bike, but I've been riding a Diamondback Insight as my foul weather commuter for the last six seasons. Have about 6000 miles on it now and haven't had any troubles. Even went 5500 miles before the rear derailleur needed its first adjustment. Been pretty reliable.
As long as you're not looking at competitive downhill racing I think a Diamondback would be plenty solid for you.
As long as you're not looking at competitive downhill racing I think a Diamondback would be plenty solid for you.
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I bought a Diamondback mountain bike for my wife a couple years ago and we have been happy with it. Diamondback USA is located here in the Seattle area and I know a couple of people who work there. They are quite passionate about putting out a quality product and supporting their customers. I would have no problem recommending them.
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I have three Diamondbacks,I have a Podium 1 roadbike,Insight 3 hybrid, and a Diamondback Hook mountainbike. All three are fantastic bikes,and I haven't had anyproblems with them.I would recommend them. I am pleased with them.
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I bought a Diamondback mountain bike for my wife a couple years ago and we have been happy with it. Diamondback USA is located here in the Seattle area and I know a couple of people who work there. They are quite passionate about putting out a quality product and supporting their customers. I would have no problem recommending them.