DiamondBack a good bike?

[Quinc]

Have an opt to pick one of these up pretty cheap. My current bike is a Giant that I have had since the late 90's.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/diamondback-release-1-complete-mountain-bike-2016

 

[Big Kahuna]

What type riding you want to do, that is designed as an ALL Mountain - Enduro. Not going to be as great for riding regular trails. That is more aimed for rough riding.

 

[Aquaholic]

That is more aimed for rough riding.

Rougher the better!

 

[Jetfiend]

@Quinc did you ride one yet? The newer bike's handle so much better than the older geometry.

 

[McDog]

It is no longer considered one of the good brands if that is what you are asking. The name was bought by a chinese company many years ago and turned into a store brand bike.

 

[INDebtSJ]

Back when I was a kid,it was the bomb!
Though I had a redline ,with mag wheels that would flex a little for 360,s.

 

[McDog]

I wished for them but only got Huffy's.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Honestly, They have not been on the top tier of bikes in over 20 years. Not saying they are bad. Depends if you get the ones build for Dicks Sporting Goods or you find the bikes spec'd for the LBS. For $2500.00 you can find Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Giants................

 

[Aquaholic]

I wished for them but only got Huffy's.

Huffy's rule!

 

[DAG]

for $2500 you can find honda, yamaha, ktm...

 

[Big Kahuna]

Huffy's rule!

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Huffy my ass!!!!!!!!!! Think Mr. Turner will take offense to that.

 

[INDebtSJ]

You could go through a lot of Huffy,s for $2500!

 

[Jetfiend]

Huffy's rule!

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Wait, aren't you banned?

 

[Quinc]

Would this bike be a good deal at 1400-1600$? Or would I still be better off with something else?

This is 5min ride from my house so figure I should probably take advantage of it while my knees are only in moderate pain.

 

[Ducky]

I wished for them but only got Huffy's.

Lol, I still have my first full face BMX helmet and I put a sticker on it back in the early 90s that said "If Huffy or Murray made Airplanes, would you fly in them?"

 

[Big Kahuna]

Looks like a fun flow trail!!!!!! Which bike for 1400-1600? Best thing to do is ride what ever your looking at. Do some research. MBTR.com is a good site. they have bike reviews and also MFG Forums.

 

[Quinc]

Looks like a fun flow trail!!!!!! Which bike for 1400-1600? Best thing to do is ride what ever your looking at. Do some research. MBTR.com is a good site. they have bike reviews and also MFG Forums.

The diamondback.

 

[INDebtSJ]

I dont care if it was a walmart bike, I would break before the bike would.

 

[Vumad]

Mechanical failure isnt the issue. I test rode a few bikes before bought. Pedaling efficiency was the issue. Cheap bikes break you sooner.

I bought 2008 specialized enduro expert for $950. Having the front and rear suspension rebuilt was an unexpected $650 extra. That sucked and the pedaling efficiency of the enduro is prety terrible, but my suspension is like no other. Considering my list of past injuries, not having to stand up on most of the trails is a significant advantage for me.

I really like my buddy's 29er stump jumper fsr for efficiency but the ride on my bike is so plush that i have no complaints.

 

[Jetfiend]

Would this bike be a good deal at 1400-1600$? Or would I still be better off with something else?

This is 5min ride from my house so figure I should probably take advantage of it while my knees are only in moderate pain.

That looks like a cool place to ride. You might consider hitting up your local bike store, and see if they have any demo's you can ride. That makes it easier to find a bike that fits your needs.