Help Choosing a hybrid bike. What components are better? trek vs diamondback
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Help Choosing a hybrid bike. What components are better? trek vs diamondback
Here are the components to both bikes. Which is better? The Diamondback is cheaper.
Diamondback Insight 3
Sizes
SM (15"), M (17"), LG (19"), XL (21"), XXL (23")
Frame
Insight 6061-T6 Butted Aluminum Performance Hybrid w/ Formed / Hooded Top Tube, Integrated Headtube, Vertical Compliance Stays, (VCS), replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Insight integrated Aero Carbon straight blade, Alloy Steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Cranks
Shimano FCM590 Deore 26/36/48t
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
F. Derailleur
Shimano FDM590 Deore
R. Derailleur
Shimano RD591S Deore
Shifter
Shimano SLM590 Deore Rapid Fire 9spd
Brake Levers
Avid FR-5
Brakes
Avid SD-3 Linear
Gear
SRAM PG-950 9spd Cassette (11-28t)
Rims
20h frt / 24h rear Equation R17 Aero Doublewall w/ machined braking surface
Tires
Kenda Kwick Trax w/ puncture resistant K-shield 700x28c
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy body / cage, toe clip compatible
Handlebar
DB 31.8mm low rise Alloy
Stem
DB 3D Forged 7° 31.8mm
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2mm
Seat
WTB Devo High Pad
Headset
Integrated "Cane Creek" Size Drop-in ACB 1 1/8"
Colors
Gold
Chain
KMC Z99
Hubset
(F) 20h Alloy QR (R) 24h Alloy Cassette QR
Spokes
Black 14g Stainless Steel
Grips
Avenir Ergo 3-D Comfort
Extras
Owner's manual, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts
Trek FX 7.4
Frameset
Frame
FX Alpha Gold Aluminum
Fork
Bontrager Nebula, carbon, SpeedTrap compatible
Sizes
15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25"
Wheels
Wheels
Alloy front hub, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Bontrager Nebula 32-hole alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager Race All-Weather Hard-Case, 700x32c
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano M390 Acera, 9-speed trigger
Front derailleur
Shimano Altus
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore
Crank
Shimano Acera, 48/36/26 w/chainguard
Cassette
Shimano HG20 11-32, 9 speed
Pedals
Nylon body w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle
Bontrager H1
Seatpost
Bontrager Nebula
Handlebar
Bontrager Satellite Plus IsoZone OS, 25mm rise
Stem
Bontrager SSR, OS, 10 degree
Headset
Slimstak, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset
Tektro alloy linear-pull brakes w/Shimano Acera adjustable-reach levers
Accessories
Grips
Bontrager Satellite IsoZone Elite, lock-on, ergonomic
Diamondback Insight 3
Sizes
SM (15"), M (17"), LG (19"), XL (21"), XXL (23")
Frame
Insight 6061-T6 Butted Aluminum Performance Hybrid w/ Formed / Hooded Top Tube, Integrated Headtube, Vertical Compliance Stays, (VCS), replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Insight integrated Aero Carbon straight blade, Alloy Steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Cranks
Shimano FCM590 Deore 26/36/48t
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
F. Derailleur
Shimano FDM590 Deore
R. Derailleur
Shimano RD591S Deore
Shifter
Shimano SLM590 Deore Rapid Fire 9spd
Brake Levers
Avid FR-5
Brakes
Avid SD-3 Linear
Gear
SRAM PG-950 9spd Cassette (11-28t)
Rims
20h frt / 24h rear Equation R17 Aero Doublewall w/ machined braking surface
Tires
Kenda Kwick Trax w/ puncture resistant K-shield 700x28c
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy body / cage, toe clip compatible
Handlebar
DB 31.8mm low rise Alloy
Stem
DB 3D Forged 7° 31.8mm
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2mm
Seat
WTB Devo High Pad
Headset
Integrated "Cane Creek" Size Drop-in ACB 1 1/8"
Colors
Gold
Chain
KMC Z99
Hubset
(F) 20h Alloy QR (R) 24h Alloy Cassette QR
Spokes
Black 14g Stainless Steel
Grips
Avenir Ergo 3-D Comfort
Extras
Owner's manual, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts
Trek FX 7.4
Frameset
Frame
FX Alpha Gold Aluminum
Fork
Bontrager Nebula, carbon, SpeedTrap compatible
Sizes
15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25"
Wheels
Wheels
Alloy front hub, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Bontrager Nebula 32-hole alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager Race All-Weather Hard-Case, 700x32c
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano M390 Acera, 9-speed trigger
Front derailleur
Shimano Altus
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore
Crank
Shimano Acera, 48/36/26 w/chainguard
Cassette
Shimano HG20 11-32, 9 speed
Pedals
Nylon body w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle
Bontrager H1
Seatpost
Bontrager Nebula
Handlebar
Bontrager Satellite Plus IsoZone OS, 25mm rise
Stem
Bontrager SSR, OS, 10 degree
Headset
Slimstak, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset
Tektro alloy linear-pull brakes w/Shimano Acera adjustable-reach levers
Accessories
Grips
Bontrager Satellite IsoZone Elite, lock-on, ergonomic
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I think that the diamond back is better in terms of components. Deore is better that acera, so full deore is good. The quality of the frame is good on treks, but I know nothing about the daimondback. Seems like the daimondback is better in both components and price.
The important thing I'd that you feel comfortable on the bike. The components are more or less the same, so either bike is a good choice. Good luck on your new bike
The important thing I'd that you feel comfortable on the bike. The components are more or less the same, so either bike is a good choice. Good luck on your new bike
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