Diamondback Response Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm back to bicycling after almost 20 years. While going to college in the late 70's I worked in a Schwinn dealership. I bought the first mountain bike Schwinn offered, the High Sierra and A Superior 10 speed road bike. I put thousands of miles on these bikes. Index shifting was not available yet. At 62 I decided I needed to get healthy. I researched bikes and settled on the Diamondback Response Mountain Bike. I am very pleased. The Amazon sizing chart enabled me to get the perfect fit for my 5' 7", a small 16" frame. My only experience with index shifting was a used 1993 Cannondale Delta V700 mountain bike. The Diamondback Response shifts beautifully. The overall performance and quality of this bike is very good. In 3 weeks I have rode 77 miles in 7 hours and 47 minutes (a Topline Bike Computer BC 906 also purchased from Amazon) and I'm healthier already. I'm too old for gonzo but I love the Redding, CA River Trail System and this bike is perfect for this. I highly recommend this Diamondback Response and buying from Amazon.

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Ready for something more serious and better suited to the trails than your current mountain bike? Turn to the Diamondback Response hardtail mountain bike, which stands up beautifully to the occasion without requiring you to spend a fortune. The Response uses the same rugged Strongbox frame as the Sport and Comp, but includes a bit more streamlined feature set to keep the cost down. Specific features include an aluminum all-mountain hardtail frame with a Strongbox top tube, a Spinner Grind 100mm suspension fork, SRAM X.4 eight-speed trigger shifters, Weinmann double-wall rims, and Kenda Klaw XT 2.1 tires. Add the features together and you have everything you need to improve your riding experience.
Specifications:
Sizes: Extra-small (14 inches), small (16 inches), medium (18 inches), large (20 inches), and extra-large (22 inches)
Frame: DB 6061-T6 aluminum with hooded Strongbox top tube, formed down tube, DB snake stays, replaceable hanger, and water bottle mounts
Fork: Spinner Edge AL-1 100mm travel, 28.6mm stanchionsÿ
Rear shock: N/A
Cranks: Truvativ X-flow 3.0, 22/32/42t
Bottom bracket: Cartridge type
Front derailleur: Microshift M20
Rear derailleur: SRAM X-4
Shifter: SRAM X-4 trigger 8-speed
Brake levers: Promax 3-finger alloy linear with reach adjust
Brakes: Alloy linear
Gear: SRAM PG-820 8-speed cassette (11-32t)
Rims: 32H SSW26, double tunnel alloy
Tires: Kenda Klaw XT large casing, 26 x 2.1
Pedals: DB toe-clip-compatible platform
Handlebar: DB SL318b oversized 31.8mm mid-rise
Stem: DB SL318s, 31.8mm
Seatpost: DB SL309p alloy micro adjust, 30.9mm
Seat: WTB Pure V Sport
Headset: Ahead 1-1/8 inches
Chain: Ahead 1-1/8 inches
Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front), 32H alloy QR cassette
Spokes: Black 14g stainless steel
Grips: DB Twisted Tooth Kraton
Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner's manual

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