Diamondback Mason now available at Jenson...
08-28-12, 08:09 PM
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Diamondback Mason now available at Jenson...
The component spec for the $2199.00 is incredible IMO. It's like "roll-back-the-clock-days" at Diamondback.
08-29-12, 05:41 AM
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Different how?
(see Kona Honzo, Banshee Paradox, and Canfield Yelli Screamy)
(see Kona Honzo, Banshee Paradox, and Canfield Yelli Screamy)
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Sorry I am a noob. I should have said "different to me". I've never heard of those bikes (and never heard of Banshee or Canfield, period). I didn't mean it's weird or wrong, just not what I expect when I think of all-mountain.
08-30-12, 07:01 AM
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No prob.
I was skep at first, but after watching people shred wagon wheels...I'm open to testing one out. Big issue is the lack of test bikes. I'm not going to drop $2200 on something that I "may" hate. I'd be a little more likely to go 650b.
I was skep at first, but after watching people shred wagon wheels...I'm open to testing one out. Big issue is the lack of test bikes. I'm not going to drop $2200 on something that I "may" hate. I'd be a little more likely to go 650b.
08-30-12, 09:08 PM
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Since I can't ride like Jinya, I would buy a FS bike instead even though that means it won't have nearly the fork travel. That would be a good trade IMHO.
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This will be my next bike for sure
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2013 Diamondback Mason 29er
- Weapons Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum All Mountain Frame w/ Formed Top Tube, Tapered Head Tube & Formed Down Tube and Seatstays
- Fox 34 TALAS 29 CTD 140mm Fork w/ External Rebound & Tapered Steerer
- RACEFACE Cranks, Bottom Bracket, Handlebar & Stem
- AVID Elixir 5 Hydraulic Disc Brakes & Brake Levers
- SRAM X-9 10spd Shifters & Rear Derailleur
09-05-12, 03:10 PM
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Mason's dont ship till late November early December. Pre-ordered one today. Cant wait to throw a leg over this thing.
09-05-12, 11:24 PM
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You freakin' suck, yami. (yet i love you now so much more) As soon as you get it, you gotta give me a real blue-collar review instead of one tainted with marketing hype.
Very happy for you. This is truly the first wagon i could actually see myself riding, though the Honzo may be more practical as an all-around trail bike given the shorter stays and 68deg HA.
I'm looking forward to hearing how she handles pedaling single track...not just descending.
Stoked!
Very happy for you. This is truly the first wagon i could actually see myself riding, though the Honzo may be more practical as an all-around trail bike given the shorter stays and 68deg HA.
I'm looking forward to hearing how she handles pedaling single track...not just descending.
Stoked!
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You freakin' suck, yami. (yet i love you now so much more) As soon as you get it, you gotta give me a real blue-collar review instead of one tainted with marketing hype.
Very happy for you. This is truly the first wagon i could actually see myself riding, though the Honzo may be more practical as an all-around trail bike given the shorter stays and 68deg HA.
I'm looking forward to hearing how she handles pedaling single track...not just descending.
Stoked!
Very happy for you. This is truly the first wagon i could actually see myself riding, though the Honzo may be more practical as an all-around trail bike given the shorter stays and 68deg HA.
I'm looking forward to hearing how she handles pedaling single track...not just descending.
Stoked!
09-07-12, 01:31 PM
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I'm almost ready to hack out my Parker and Komodo on the Bay and get one of these. The Dragon 650 looks nice too, but priced higher and spec'd lower than the Mason. I (just like many) may be slightly hesitant at the HA for gen trail riding with my XC buds, but the rest of the geo may make it work, who knows.
