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I just got back from peepee's Sporting Goods with a friend who's looking for a bike. The kid in the store was clueless.
Who knows anything about Diamond Back bikes?
Any other bikes out there that he should be looking into?
 
I have owned 3 Diamond Back bikes, all which were of the bmx type, and IMHO they are an awesome bike!! All parts on them are superior quality with matched strength. I was also impressed by the smooth operating brake system and their gyro technogy on the front.

Thats my .02
 
The kid working there had no idea what the adjustments were on each of the front forks.
He didn't know why one was 299 and another was 599.
He didn't know what they were made of.

Without knowing the bare basics, I wouldn't waste any more time there.
 
Rolex said:
The kid working there had no idea what the adjustments were on each of the front forks.
He didn't know why one was 299 and another was 599.
He didn't know what they were made of.

Without knowing the bare basics, I wouldn't waste any more time there.
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Haha thats funny!! Thats as bad as going to McDonalds and asking them whats all on the burger and them not having a clue, then having to ask their manager....:hehe:

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Also on another upnote, their bikes are very wheather resistant!! My first DB was the Joker and it was outside 100% of its life amd it didnt show any signs of rust or anything of thay sort until about the 8-9th year I had it. I still have my first DB and still operates great!
 
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Get away from the big box store and go find a good local bike shop. Diamondback makes great bikes, and I would not hesitate to buy one. Finding a good shop is important, as they will fit you to the proper sized frame, and then further make adjustments to things like stem length, and saddle adjustments that will make the difference between falling in love with cycling or being in pain every time you ride and giving up. I cannot stress this enough, especially given the experience he's already had a peepee's. What an appropriate name given the results. Buying a bicycle is like buying new shoes, it has to fit you, and not the other way around.

I worked in a high end bike shop when I lived in Houston, and that was one of the big perks of buying from a shop, we custom fit each customer on every bike sold, including their choice of pedals and shoes. Also, many shops have a basic fitment, and a comprehensive fitment that may cost a bit extra, but well worth it. And it may take an hour or more to accomplish also.
 
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HPIguy said:
Get away from the big box store and go find a good local bike shop. Diamondback makes great bikes, and I would not hesitate to buy one. Finding a good shop is important, as they will fit you to the proper sized frame, and then further make adjustments to things like stem length, and saddle adjustments that will make the difference between falling in love with cycling or being in pain every time you ride and giving up. I cannot stress this enough, especially given the experience he's already had a peepee's. What an appropriate name given the results. Buying a bicycle is like buying new shoes, it has to fit you, and not the other way around.

I worked in a high end bike shop when I lived in Houston, and that was one of the big perks of buying from a shop, we custom fit each customer on every bike sold, including their choice of pedals and shoes. Also, many shops have a basic fitment, and a comprehensive fitment that may cost a bit extra, but well worth it. And it may take an hour or more to accomplish also.
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+1 to this. A lot of the big names from yesteryears are now making Wal-Mart quality bikes; Schwinn, Mongoose, GT etc are all being sold in the big chain stores and the quality shows. Don't get me wrong, those brands still make good bikes....but you won't find them in any of the cookie cutter stores. I bought a Schwinn MB from the Exchange while I was at Kadena, back in '05ish, and was really disappointed. I remembered how great they were when I was growing up and figured it was a deal that AAFES was selling them, I had nothing but issues with it, the final straw was when my front sprocket bent.....I was riding up a paved path. I paid $250 for the Schwinn, couldn't have put more than 20 miles on it (still looked new) and sold it for $20 at a garage sale. My wife still has her Schwinn from around 2000, and has no issues. I bought my Trek from a local shop while I was at Barksdale and had a great experience, they fitted me with the right bike and weren't "pushing" me towards anything more expensive.
 
^^^just like they said. Its like buying an RC from Walmart vs an rc from a hobby shop. Diamond back used to so I assume they still do, make great bikes. But have your buddy go to a LBS instead.
 
What will his primary riding be is he looking for a BMX or a mountain bike or heaven forbid a pavement bike. I used to ride Mountain bikes but it has beena couple of years since I was really into. Diamond Back does make a nice bike for the BMX rider
 
I second @HPIguy. Just as we like to support our LHS, the same goes with bikes as well - support the LBS. You'll get a far better bike, service, and support.
 
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Another +1 for the lbs. Got great help when i purchased mine and a great bike for the money.
 
Diamondback is one of the many once great brands now owned by Pacific Cycles. (makers of the same crap you find at wal-mart) But, they do still have good models for sale in bike shops.

You really do want to go to a bicycle shop. Yes, they cost more. It's for the same reason hobby shop RCs cost more than box store RCs.
 
I got him to a local bike shop and he was so impressed by the knowledge and service, plus future service, that he'll be buying there. I don't remember the brand right now, but I'll find out.
21 speed, hydraulic disc brakes.
 
Well, he just dropped $825 today, and they'll have it all set up and ready for him tomorrow.
While he was test riding, I was talking to the owner and mentioned that my last bike was a Columbia. He pointed to a used racing bike in the outside rack and said, "That's a Columbia, you want it?"
I got it.
Someone stuck it in their rack and left it for them. He gave it to me. 10 speed. It looked like it had been in someone's garage for 20 or more years. Tires flat and dry rotted.
I'll be upgrading to the wider tires and straight handlebar with the trigger shifters.
New tires and it would be ready to run, but I'll be doing a total bare frame tear down, repaint and restore.
 
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You just can't beat the quality and service you get at a local bike shop, so glad to hear that's where he bought from. Can't wait to see what he purchased as well!
 

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