AlphaDogg

Just got a new bottle cage and handlebar for free with my Team Performance points. I LOVE my local performance bike shop! Though they're moving next month and they are running low on stock. I was going to just cut off my old grips and get a new pair to put on the new bar, but because they are really low on stock, they had none and I had to use my old grips. I have blisters on my left hand (and I'm left handed ) from pulling off the grips. My bike will be pretty different when you see it next (though you may not be able to see all of the differences).

My old bar is steel, so I took off about 300g from my bike.

xoxoxoxoLive

I really like Performance bikes, they matched REI's price. Plus I also just signed up for the Team Performance Card today. They offer Lifetime tunes on the bike, when you buy from them, so I understood. Richard

xoxoxoxoLive

This is just a quick review I did on it, missed the rims are different, 20h front & 24h rear. There are a few other minor things also. But did make a side by side review video on the Insight 1 and the Insight 2, both the 2011 models. They are really nice performance Hybrid Model's for the price. This was bought at Performance Bike's.

AlphaDogg

Very nice review! Might I ask how much sadder your wallet is after that purchase (price)?

giantcfr1

yeah yeah! I'm off shortly to pick up my new calipers for my road bike. I'm excited everytime I buy something regardless of which bike it's for.

xoxoxoxoLive

They matched REI's online price of $359.00 dollars, but (they) had one in stock, plus I returned that crappy little AXOIM Headlight $19.99, then purchased the membership 30.00 more. So out the door Taxes and all was $392.88, but I have my TEAM CARD with 46.00 dollars on it for extras. (Going to get a better light with it) LOL

xoxoxoxoLive

I love shopping for bike stuff ! Just took a (QUICK) little ride, 2.8 miles it's late here, and raining just a small bit.
( I REALLY like the fit of the INSIGHT model) just feels so right for me, that's why I went for the upgrade while they still had the sale. At 25 pounds, with all the Alivio drive train, plus 24 speed, shifters, AVID brakes, and those Kendra Kwick Trax w/puncture resistant K-shield, and think the stock saddle is going to be a keeper, couldn't help myself. Very pleased with it ! Richard

Jimbo47

Your going to love the bike Richard, and you got a heck of a deal.

Only thing I changed on mine was the seat, and like I said before, I don't think the original seat is bad at all but after riding for over an hour or so it seemed cause me some pain, and I shopped around and decided I wanted one that was custom fit to me, so I bought the Bontreager Nebula Plus from the local bike shop after having my sit bones measured. They come in three sizes and my measurement called for the narrow one.

It's not as soft as the original, and seems a little more rigid at first but so far it is comfortable, and I have no pain even on some longer rides, so the sizing seems to work.

Also those large pedals are made so you can add toe clips, which I had on another bike, and they work well if you do a lot of climbing, and keep your feet on the pedals when you get into an aggressive cadance but I never replaced mine after pretty much wearing them out.

That sure is a nice looking bike (biased) and you give some good reports.

Jimbo47

I forgot to mention I got rid of those spoke reflectors also on mine!

I know they are nice for obvious safety reasons, but I had them on another bike and I kept hearing this rubbing and clicking sound and thought it was my front bearings as every time I turned the front wheel and leaned into the turn it would get louder.

I even disconnected the brake in the front and it still made the noise and I was about to take the bike in and have the front hub rebuilt and finally I took the reflectors off the wheel and the sound went away.

First thing I did was take them off the new Diamondback! LOL!

giantcfr1

I missed these pics. Wow, it's a great looking rig.The frame is a nice shape with the curves, and for some reason the bars appeal to me. You've made a sensible choice. I'll have a look at your video review now.

bjjoondo 

Thanks, that makes a lot of sense now! Have a most excellent day!

xoxoxoxoLive

Am already very pleased with it, I have to thank another poster, on a different thread about the REI link on the price. And then Performance for matching it. The bike has really sparked a flame in me for Riding more on the Roads, (which I have plenty of out here in the sticks). Going to leave the saddle on for now, and the reflectors, just picked up a CATEYE HL-EL220 at the bike shop today. It was not very expensive, and heavy as a brick. Going to install it in a few minutes and go for a night ride. Never thought I would be back on a Diamondback again, was very popular during my years at the bike shop though. Richard

xoxoxoxoLive

Here is the CATEYE HL-EL220 , worked much better than expected for the price, $19.99 dollars at Performance. Mounting it takes just a couple minutes, very secure fit, gives out a nice wide beam for riding. More than enough light for these dark rural roads, and I like that it runs on 4 AA battery's. Probably the brightest inexpensive light I have purchased. Richard

https://www.amazon.com/Cateye-HL-EL22.../dp/B000R5NR9E

s-one

Went through every page and man there are lot's of great bikes. Thanks all for sharing!

AlphaDogg

I'm going on a ride tomorrow. You will finally get to see my bike!

AlphaDogg

xoxoxoxoLive

Very nice custom bike, how long a ride did you take it for ?

giantcfr1

It's come up Trumps!!

AlphaDogg

Thanks. I did 27 miles.

Thanks!

ohhiiamdrew

My 2011 Sirrus Elite after the fork upgrade. The factory fork was recalled.

xoxoxoxoLive

I have rode a Sirrus Elite at the LBS, very nice bikes.

xoxoxoxoLive

2012 Diamondback Insight 1 (entry level Hybrid), the poor lighting does the color scheme no justice at all though, need pictures in the sunlight. Rides very nice for what it is, (well on the very short test ride, in the rain and freezing cold), LOL

quattroG

I have the 2010 version and also like it very much. It's the first Diamondback for me. And I really like the 2011 in black. Good thing too that you got the 2011 model, as the 2012 version, Diamondback has scaled back the Insight. No longer has the AL fork. Other changes to lower cost of the bike. I think the '12 Insight three is now on par with the previous Insight 2.

Jimbo47

I'm glad I bought mine a 2011 right after Christmas and thought I got a good price.

Before buying, I did a lot of research, and finally based my decision on the biggest bang for the buck, and It ended up at about $200 dollars cheaper than some of the more well known brands at the LBS, with pretty much the same components as what the Insight 2 has, and this being only my third brand new bike in twenty years it has to last.

Going on 300 miles and I love the bike.

xoxoxoxoLive

Thats what I see in the specs. : (