Bike Reviews

18″ Alienation rims, cro-mo frame and 3-piece cranks, cassette rear hub, and Tektro brakes make this the bike you’l want to put your money on for performance, quality, and value.

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Shopping for a high-quality bike for mid-sized riders is no laughing matter, as there are tons of features to sort through. Fortunately, Diamondback has stepped to the plate with the Joker 20-inch BMX bike, which provides smiles for everyone involved. The Joker is outfitted with such quality features as a Hi-Ten steel frame and fork, tubular chromoly three-piece cranks, DB Sound alloy platform pedals, 48-spoke alloy wheels, Tektro 907 U-brakes, and an FSA 1-1/8-inch threadless headset. In all seriousness, the Joker is one of the best entry-level freestyle bikes on the market. Specifications:Geometry: 74-degree head tube, 70-degree seat tube, 19.5-inch top tube, and 14-inch chain stay Frame: Hi-Ten steel with welded ORYG tabs, dual cable routing Fork: Hi-Ten steel 1-1/4-inch OD legs, 1-1/8-inch threadless steerer, U-brake mounts, 6mm dropouts Headset: FSA 1-inch threadless Handlebar: Hi-Ten steel 2-piece, 25 inches wide by 7.75-inch rise Grips: DB team “no-flange” with plastic bar end caps Stem: 4-bolt alloy top load Brakes: Tektro 907 U-brakes with SST DC amplifier, soft compound pads Brake levers: Tektro 2-finger Cranks: 175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece with 8-spline BB axle Sprocket: 44t steel BB: Loose ball with Read the rest of this entry »

Serenity now? Ask and you shall receive. Our all new women’s-specific Serene comfort bikes provide you with all the serenity you need (and even sneak in a little exercise without you even noticing). If you’re intimidated by the thought of getting back on a bike, or you think you just wouldn’t be able to ride one for any reason; don’t settle for the stationary model before you try a Serene. Serene comfort bikes require less effort than walking and they are more comfortable than your favorite chair. For casual rides around the neighborhood, the camp site, or strolls up and down the bike path, there just isn’t a better bike than a classic geometry Serene.

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The Sorrento offers up the same practical reliability and good times that the Outlook does, but with the additions of an upgraded aluminum frame, an A-head threadless fork with clamp-on stem, and a better shifter and rear derailleur.

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Keep it simple, sister. Why spend more than you need to when you can get an extremely comfortable and reliable Serene Citi with Shimano components, aluminum rims, and Promax linear pull brakes for a serenely low price?

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You only live once, so get the most out of your time on the bike with the Diamondback Wildwood Deluxe men’s comfort bike. The top-of-the-line Wildwood Deluxe is loaded with all of the comforts of the original Wildwood, but adds such features as custom-formed frame tubes, a 63mm travel suspension fork, Shimano compact cranks, and a super-supple Avenir comfort seat with a dual-density base and memory foam. Add in the Wildwood’s original specs–which include a heat-treated aluminum frame with Laid Back Comfort (LBC) geometry and puncture-resistant tires–and you have a terrific bike for cruising around your beach town or casual commutes. About Diamondback’s LBC Geometry During the development of LBC Geometry, Diamondback engineers were faced with the challenge of making the comfort bike more comfortable and easier to use without compromising its handling and maneuverability. They started by tilting the seat tube back. Way back. This allows the rider to be seated further behind the bottom bracket and in a lower position, which not only makes for a more stable and comfortable ride, but also allows for full leg extension to the pedals. At the same time, the design still keeps the rider seated low enough on the bike tha Read the rest of this entry »

Keep it simple with the legendary Diamondback Viper 20-inch bike, which is BMX in its purest form. The Viper is outfitted with such features as a Hi-Ten steel frame and fork, an FSA 1-1/8-inch threadless headset, rush alloy linear pull brakes, chromoly one-piece cranks, 36-spoke aluminum wheels, and a DB BMX padded seat. Add the features together and you have a terrific bike for trails and parks everywhere. Specifications:Geometry: 74-degree head tube, 70-degree seat tube, 19.5-inch top tube, and 14.5-inch chain stay Frame: Hi-Ten steel Fork: Hi-Ten steel Headset: FSA 1-1/8-inch threadless Handlebar: Hi-Ten steel 2-piece, 25 inches wide by 6.75-inch rise Grips: DB icon with flange, plastic bar end caps Stem: 4-bolt alloy top load Brakes: Rush linear Brake levers: Rush Rx 2.1 Cranks: 165mm steel 1-piece Sprocket: 44t steel BB: Loose ball Pedals: Resin platform Rims: 36H aluminum, 30mm wide, and black Hubs: 36H steel shell with 3/8-inch axle (front and rear) Chain: KMC Z410, 1/2 by 1/8 Freewheel: 16t Tires: Comp III style 20 x 2.125 (front), 1.75 (rear) Spokes: 14g Seat: DB BMX padded Seatpost: Steel pillar Manufacturer’s Warranty Lifetime on the frame, 5 years on the fork, 1 year on components, 1 year on labor fo Read the rest of this entry »

20″ wheeled BMX bike, equipped with tubular cro-mo 3-piece cranks, 28/10T compact gearing, SST Oryg cable detangler, and cassette rear hub that defines freestyle. The only “option”.

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Bomb-proof steel frame, front and rear pegs, 18″ 32 spoke wheels, and SST Oryg cable detangler are just a few of the awesome features of this freestyler that comes ready to rock and roll for the pros of tomorrow.

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26″ double-tunnel alloy rims, 50mm travel suspension fork, and Shimano components are everything you need to get started on the path or moving down the trail – the Outlook is your best bet to getting started with a high-quality and great-value moutnain bike.

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