Did I do good for $320
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Did I do good for $320
I got a brand new 2004 Diamondback Topanga Comp yesterday the orignal price was like $699 but I got it for $320 out the door including a pump, water bottle, cage, and a small bag. Did I do good or should I return it and wait for my order on a non disc trek 4300??
Here are the specs
Frame Vectra 7005 Aluminum w/Butted Downtube, "D" Gusset, OS ZeroStack
Fork RockShox Judy TT, MCU/Coil w/preload 100mm Travel
Headset OS ZeroStack Ahd
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge
Crankset Truvativ Five D
F. Derailleur Shimano Deore, 31.8TP
R. Derailleur Shimano LX
Shift Lever Shimano Deore
Cog Set Shimano Cassette 11/32t 9spd
Chain SRAM PC-49
Hubset Shimano M475 Disc Specific 32h
Spokes 14g SS
Rims Alex DM18 Double Wall Alloy w/ Machined Side 32h
Tires WTB Velociraptor 26x2.1
Brakes Shimano Mech. Disc M475
Brake Levers Shimano Deore
Pedals ATB
Handlebar ATB Alloy 30mm Rise
Grips WTB Dot Grip
Stem DB Chaos 4-Bolt Alloy OS Ahd
Seatpost Alloy w/ Micro Adj 27.2 x 350
Saddle WTB Speed V
Here are the specs
Frame Vectra 7005 Aluminum w/Butted Downtube, "D" Gusset, OS ZeroStack
Fork RockShox Judy TT, MCU/Coil w/preload 100mm Travel
Headset OS ZeroStack Ahd
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge
Crankset Truvativ Five D
F. Derailleur Shimano Deore, 31.8TP
R. Derailleur Shimano LX
Shift Lever Shimano Deore
Cog Set Shimano Cassette 11/32t 9spd
Chain SRAM PC-49
Hubset Shimano M475 Disc Specific 32h
Spokes 14g SS
Rims Alex DM18 Double Wall Alloy w/ Machined Side 32h
Tires WTB Velociraptor 26x2.1
Brakes Shimano Mech. Disc M475
Brake Levers Shimano Deore
Pedals ATB
Handlebar ATB Alloy 30mm Rise
Grips WTB Dot Grip
Stem DB Chaos 4-Bolt Alloy OS Ahd
Seatpost Alloy w/ Micro Adj 27.2 x 350
Saddle WTB Speed V
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From: POS Tennessee
Bikes: Gary Fisher Simple City 8, Litespeed Obed
The components seem strong, but (and this is not a troll, merely ignorance,) does Diamondback make high end bikes?
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From: St. Louis burbs
Bikes: Jamis Cross Country SX and Mongoose Tech 4
Sounds like the one I was looking at Dick's Sporting Goods. Only, they only had it marked down to $439. I wasn't quite willing to spend that much just yet. Plus, I had never heard of them. Definitely can't be any worse than my Mongoose Tech-4 I picked up for $299. Only, now I'm adding the extra money anyway to upgrade the shifters. Stupid me!
Where did you pick it up for that price?
Dave
Where did you pick it up for that price?
Dave
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From: Woodinville, Washington
Bikes: Specialized hardrock, Rocky mountain vertex, Kona Stuff jr, Speciazlized Stumpjumper fsr comp
Looks like you got a sweet deal! Looks like you might want new pedals though. other than that you have a sweet ride!
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From: St. Louis burbs
Bikes: Jamis Cross Country SX and Mongoose Tech 4
The one I was thinking was a full-suspension bike. I think it was a XC style frame and suspension. It was on sale for $439. I'm kicking myself for not getting that instead of my Mongoose Tech 4. For $299, it's not a bad deal and I like the bike except for the shifter setup. Which now I'm upgrading. Spending the same money and it seems Diamondback is looked on a little better here than Mongoose. 
Good choice!
Dave

Good choice!
Dave











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