liam_thornton Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hey all,Just seen the new diamond back trials range and thought i might share with you all.They don't look to bad but they have sort of copied other frames.Enjoyhttp://www.diamondback.co.uk/What do you think of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 They were at the bike show looked quite nice. dont no what they are like to ride though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I was surprised at how low the frame was and the fact it had a hs33, but then i saw the price. f**k that, they obviously haven't seen any other 26" trials bikes, and what price they are.Doesn't look that bad though.Price is a BIG nono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 i agree the price is way to high even the worse version in my opinion is still to high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 complete bikes are always too expensive, better off building one yourselfits not OVERLY priced, look at the phase for example. but its a nice starter bike though, will definately get more people into trials especially its raleigh thats distributing them!steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam_thornton Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) The price isn't to high, could be a bit lower.But for a diamondback it looks alright.Anyone ridden one? Edited May 10, 2007 by liam_thornton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 could get a decent trials bike for that money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hold on is that a zoo 05 pitbull i see. Bit pricey plus graphics looks wank, wouldnt buy one for peanuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 doesnt look that badthe main problem i see with it, is not the price but the fact it is a diamond backits just something about that name that puts me of their bikes.i think its probally where i have grown up in the bmx scene and well they have never really made a good bmx in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionmod Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Sore this in the mbuk magazine and look at it and thought it was really nice. Then i noticed who made it and i was like "wow that a dimond back ". \The price is rather to high though, all though the frame is rather nice. Not shure of the ride though.liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Just because it is a diamond back, doesnt mean it will be shit.They make a DH frame with a ggear box in it for improved gearing on climbs and less faff.Id buy one if i had the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionmod Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Just because it is a diamond back, doesnt mean it will be shit.They make a DH frame with a ggear box in it for improved gearing on climbs and less faff.Id buy one if i had the money. Didnt say they was shit, just ment you useally think of diamond back to me the old bmx bikes you find in the pond or park smashed up.( well round my way you find them) lol. im saying its a nice bike. liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um....tasty Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 But the cheaper one has got a 32 up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam_thornton Posted May 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 But the cheaper one has got a 32 up front.The crank set-up does look quite poor on both of the bikes, but it wouldn't cost to much to get a new chainring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 saw them at the bike show and they look absolutely amazing.i would expect they'd be rather nice too ride aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod Man Leo Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Looks like they have tried hard to produce a stock this good, but it would be nice to see how it competes against the other more trustworthy brands.Creddit to DB but they havent got the best reputation at the moment, maybe the 07 range will change this, onley time will know.Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 could get a decent trials bike for that money...your implying this isn't a decent trials bike.. how do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod Man Leo Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 your implying this isn't a decent trials bike.. how do you know?Exactley, Its like ice tea,Dont knock it till you tried it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 By the looks of things the frame is just an 05 pitbull and i havnt heard much bad about them.the rest of the bike looks alllright spec for 600 quidmike W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Anyone got the geometry of the bike?You'd have thought DB would have put such a "minor" detail on the site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) Anyone got the geometry of the bike?You'd have thought DB would have put such a "minor" detail on the site...i think i remember talking to someone at the bikeshow and they said it was 1080 wb and 0mm bb rise...i may be wrongit would be alright for a beginner... Edited May 12, 2007 by Grant H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianttrials Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 the top spec 1 is pretty good value i thought, considering its got quite good components, and is basicly a pitbull in disguise lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_hughsy Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 think the bike is quite nice but the BB is a bit low. Frame looks like a zoo pitbul and the price is a bit high for the speck of the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo_rider_01 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Yeah there not to bad ive had a little ride on one at the bike show a bit low for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ'S 24SEVEN Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 They have made it look like the 24 seven trial bike!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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