Why not Diamondback?

[snh628]

I went to a bike store yesterday and he had me try out a few bikes, including a Diamondback. I don't really see people talk about them much - why is that?

Thanks!

[Nanci]

I've had one, for $200, and my daughter had two, maybe $200 and $300, and I think my ex had one. They were decent very entry-level bikes- certainly better than something you could buy at Walmart. That was about 10 years ago, so they probably cost more, but I had like one step and two steps up from the bottom level.

Nanci

[snh628]

Hi Nanci,

Thanks for replying! I think this was was about $290. Then there were also some Treks for about $300, so the difference wasn't that much. I wonder if it's better to go for the Trek? I've liked all the bikes I've tried, I think that's my problem!

Thanks again!

[Fredwina]

Part of may be is that RalieghUSA(DiamondBack's owner) uses DiamondBack as thier "Big Box" (i.e Sports Chalet, ****'s Sports, et al) brand and it may get overlooked by people used to going to a Local Bike Shop.

[snh628]

Part of may be is that RalieghUSA(DiamondBack's owner) uses DiamondBack as thier "Big Box" (i.e Sports Chalet, ****'s Sports, et al) brand and it may get overlooked by people used to going to a Local Bike Shop.

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Thanks! I have fond memories of Raleigh because my first "big girl" bike was my mom's old Raleigh 3-speed from the 70s and then I had a Raleigh 10 speed as a girl....

[Nanci]

Just ride all the bikes in your price range, and pick the one that feels the best! I don't know how much difference there is in componetry at that level, but the bike shops can advise you about that. Look for nice smooth shifting and braking. If you still can't decide, consider which bike shop has the best follow-up, like free adjustments, etc. Or which bike shop is the most helpful, for later when you need them. When all else fails, pick the prettiest one :-)

Nanci

[mimitabby]

You can still buy Raleigh bikes. I was looking at a fine looking roadbike of theirs just the other day for less than $500. they have a full range of models and prices, so maybe check to see where they are sold near you if you love Raleigh.

Hey, I have one for sale myself!