Diamondback Response Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

OK, first of all, I’m not a pro. mountain biker. I’m a 41yr old “normal” person and my rating reflects that. But then again I doubt that a pro. would even be looking at this one. The reason I got this type is that I live in a small town with rough roads and I go camping a lot, so thought this would be perfect. I ordered the red one, received in great shape, packed well, and had no scratches or the such. Very pleased with the build and quality of the bike and parts. Not top of the line but I knew this when buying it. But for the price I am very happy. It was a bit hard to put together, but not to bad. The gears worked great and did not need adjusted at all. Had to adjust the brakes of course. The only thing I did not like was there was no instructions for putting it together. But that was expected. This was an upgrade from a “Wal-Mart” quality bike. And boy could I tell the BIG difference between the two, in build and ride. I will never go back to the other cheaper kind again. The fact that you get what you pay for is very true in this case. I did a lot of looking before I got this one. Be sure you check the sizes, I’m 6ft tall and almost got the large one, but then I checked the info for sizing on the info Amazon has on bikes on other bikes, I’m glad I took the time to do that as I needed the Med. size one. Lastly it is a bit heavy, weighs about the same as my old steel frame bike, but this one is bigger, my old one was a 24in. and this one is made much better and I could tell the size difference in everything. So all in all a great bike. Oh, one more thing, The Pictures show no reflectors on the bike, so I bought some. Well I received the bike, and guess what? It came with reflectors. This kind of sucked that I spent the money on things I did not need, but they were cheap. And it does NOT come with a kickstand, I also figured it would not so ordered one for it too.

Diamondback Response Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Feature

• 26-inch hardtail mountain bike with aluminum all-mountain hardtail frame
• Spinner Edge AL-1 fork with 100mm travel; rugged Strongbox top tube
• SRAM X.4 8-speed trigger shifters; Promax 3-finger alloy linear brake levers
• Weinmann double-wall alloy rims; Kenda Klaw XT large casing 2.1 tires
• Comes in 14-. 16-, 18-, 20-, and 22-inch sizes; WTB Pure V Sport saddle

Diamondback Response Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Overview

Whether you are new to the trails or a seasoned single track rider, the Response series offers uncompromised performance without compromising your bank account. At the heart of each Response is our rugged Strongbox frame design, providing strength and style with clean lines. The components provide more proof of our commitment to providing you with the best all mountain hard tail bike your money can buy. If a solid and reliable all purpose mountain bike is what you’re after; a Response is the one for you.

Diamondback Response Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Specifications

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.

The Response hardtail mountain bike is well suited for trail riding.

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

Response Bike Geometry
Size	Extra-small	Small	Medium	Large	Extra-large
Seat tube length	14 inches	16 inches	18 inches	20 inches	22 inches
Standover height	27.5 inches	28 inches	30 inches	31 inches	32.5 inches
Top tube length	21.6 inches	22 inches	23 inches	24 inches	25 inches
Head tube length	120mm	120mm	130mm	130mm	145mm
Head angle	70 degrees	70 degrees	70 degrees	70 degrees	70 degrees
Seat angle	73 degrees	73 degrees	73 degrees	73 degrees	73 degrees
Wheel base	1,033mm	1,048mm	1,064mm	1,098mm	1,124mm
Chainstay length	424mm	424mm	424mm	424mm	424mm
Fork offset	40mm	40mm	40mm	40mm	40mm
BB height	308mm	308mm	308mm	308mm	308mm
Stem length	35mm	50mm	50mm	70mm	70mm
Handlebar width	620mm	620mm	620mm	620mm	620mm
Crank length	170mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Seat post length	300mm	300mm	300mm	300mm	300mm

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Customer Reviews

Back to biking – FLASH48 –
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.

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Sep 07, 2010 21:52:05

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