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Diamondback
2000 Topanga Comp
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Submitted by
Jeremy
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Strengths: | Price. All the other bikes along this price line came with not so standard parts. The alien yellow frame looks unique. Can withstand alot of trashing. | | Weaknesses: | The stock tektro brakes......couldn't brake well and very noisy.....EEEEeeeeee | | Similar Products Used: | Some Alpinestars bike ,Kona Koa, Trek 800 and some KHS bike. | | Bike Setup: | Stock Deore drivetrain and shifters, Truvativ fireX cranks Manitou magnum fork ,Avid ad1.0 levers and stock wheelset and BB. Panaracer fire xc pro tires w/WTB tubes, SDG satelite saddle, Amoeba T6 seatpost, Kore lite 3 stem, Xt v-brakes w/Koolstop thinline inserts. | | Bottom Line: | Go get it if you are a beginner.....it's the best when it comes to value for money.... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Maddie McAuley
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Strengths: | Frame takes alot of crap | | Weaknesses: | Seat is awful... couldnt walk for weeks | | Bottom Line: | Its awesome for the price, but replace the seat | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sindron
a
from Canada
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Good, but better when upgraded | | Weaknesses: | Rims. | | Bike Setup: | XTR shifters / levers, XT derailleurs, VP 150 Clipless, Marzocchi Z2 Atome 80, Mavic 221w./deore disc, Bontrager Valiantw./Lx. Tektro MT 20 rear break, Hayes HMX-1 Front | | Bottom Line: | As you can see i change pretty much all the parts. It was good when I bought it and now it's even better. Change the front Suspension. Don't change the Crankset, it's really good, only 640g... Shimano XT is 660 and xtr 680.
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Submitted by
Sean Joselyn
a Weekend Warrior
from London, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Fanshawe | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Champion Cycle | | Strengths: | Stiff but light, I can throw it around easily. Frame seems very strong, going places I shouldn't oughta be going and the bike keeps on going with no damage. Climbs like a bunch of monkeys with hot pokers up their butts. Good components, considering the price. | | Weaknesses: | Really crappy seat, feels like you're riding on the post. Replace quickly. KMC chain broke twice in first few rides and was replaced. | | Similar Products Used: | Diamondback Traverse w/RST281
Rocky Mountain Fusion
Devinci Chili Pepper | | Bike Setup: | Pretty much stock except: WTB-sst.k.seat, SRAM PC59 chain and Wellgo 813 clipless pedals | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike for the price. At this point in my riding ability the bike seems bombproof. I've had some preety cool crashes and the bike has come out without a scratch (so to speak) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jordan Erdmann
a
from Manitowoc Wisconsin U.S.A
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Kettle Morain White Loop | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Denis Sports Shop | | Strengths: | The brakes are very powerful, Nice fork, Stiff frame,nice TruVativ Firex crank, and very nice Deore components | | Weaknesses: | The hubs are cheap, and rims bend easily | | Similar Products Used: | 2000 Specialized hardrock A1 Comp FS
2000 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS
2000 Schwinn Mesa GSX | | Bike Setup: | Factory | | Bottom Line: | This bike may not be as comfortable as the Specialized Rockhopper, but overall its a lot tougher and it can handle more harsh terrain. The Deore Components are very well built and this was the best bike i could find. Im only 14 so im not as mature as all of those who treat their bikes with respect. I'd rather trash it and then buy another one in a year | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Erdmann
a Cross Country Rider
from Maitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Sheutte's MTBike Park | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Denis Sport Shop | | Strengths: | Awesome brakes, and drivetrain | | Weaknesses: | If you want to someday have kids; GET RID OF THE SEAT!!! Its made by Diamond Back and it SUCKS! Only Specialized cam make good bike seats. And the frame is extremely sluggish and after a few minutes on the bike instant fatigue pounds at my legs as it it weighed 500 pounds. And the Deore Shifters really suck, I have long fingers and even I can't fully shift it, i have to use my whole hand just to shift one gear, I can't just use my finger like on most shifters | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper FS (buy this bike it is the best!)
| | Bike Setup: | Factory | | Bottom Line: | If you don't want a peice of sh*t buy a different bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
doug powell
a Weekend Warrior
from watreford, michigan. usa
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | pontiac lake, bloomer park | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | dicks sporting goods | | Strengths: |
stiff aluminum frame. heavyduty deore group. harder to trash.magnum r fork. fantastic crank. | | Weaknesses: | risers. seat. stem. post too short (16" frame, im 5.8) cheap bb. brakes are fair.(nice for stopping but are to keep from sticking. cheap pedals. magnum fork too soft..thank goodness manitou makes a kit to stiffen it up. Bike Nashbar has adjustment kit 4.50 reg 12.50 check the markdown section on web site. | | Similar Products Used: | this is my 1st mtn bike purchase since the late 80's. had been riding a Jamis Diablbo cromo rigid frame. Everything that was state of the art then is a joke now especially the ill fated badly designed U-brake. if your not familiar with a U-brake... It mounts just behind the b.b. dumb | | Bike Setup: | The bike is set OE except flat bars. specialized A1 flipflop stem. ritchey alpha/omega tires. sdg saddle,tahoma seat post. xt bb. | | Bottom Line: | Paying a fortune for a bike is crazy. this bike has a great aluminum frame with quality drive train. it has one thing going for it that a lot of higher priced bikes don't have a lifetime warranty on frame..................................
buy it if you are low on funds but strong in the saddle. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam snyder
a Cross Country Rider
from phoenix,az,usa
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | National | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Den | | Strengths: | Frame quality, most of the components | | Weaknesses: | so-so tires, disposable seat, softie fork | | Similar Products Used: | GF Tassajara | | Bike Setup: | Skinny seat from behind the bike store dumptster, Richey Flat handlebar, Low Profile stem, better tires from the same dumptster | | Bottom Line: | I've enjoyed this bike over a variety of riding situations. I doubt you will get a better mix of frame and components paying retail. Once you have modified the bike to suit your liking, its just a matter of riding and maintenance.
Maybe its my riding style, but I endo a lot on this bike during technical downhills. I beleive a shorter stem and better forks (and practice) can remedy this.
To anyone who craves steep up and down hills, look at a comparable Gary Fisher also.
Ride on and be nice to hikers | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Edwards
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, Mi,USA
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Holdbridge Lakes | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$460.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks | | Strengths: | Decent blend of components for the price. Agile handling. Lightweight and strong frame. | | Weaknesses: | Rock-hard seat. No seat CR. Front derailler is not precise. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized. Peugot | | Bike Setup: | replaced seat with Terry Liberator. | | Bottom Line: | I have been very satisfied with this bike. I am a novice biker and had no problems keeping up with bikers with pricier bikes.
The rear derailler shifts well but the front derailler is marginal and requires frequent adjustments. As far as reliability, the only problems I have had was to replace the seat stem and I noticed the bottom bracket is getting sloppy and will need repalcement.
I am going to upgrade the shifters, deraillers and fork as an experiment to see what performance improvements it will produce over the stock setup.
If your interested in getting into the sport, you can't go wrong with this bike. But please, if you value your fertility, get rid of that stock seat! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
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from Green Bay Wisconsin
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Schuttet Park in manitowoc | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Denis Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Very Nice frame! I got hit by a city bus last month and the bike is fine except the seat is torn and the paint is all scrached off. The fork is the same fork you can see on bikes for $2000 and the deore components are great. I had a 2000 Hardrock FS and I think there is a big difference in the performence. The bike accelerates 3 times faster cause of its weight and The hardrock is just a High Quality Street Bike. This is an entry-level hard core mountain bike. I fell in love with this bike the day i got it and i will never find any like it. | | Weaknesses: | CANT FIND ANY | | Similar Products Used: | Hardrock FS
Trek 4300
GT Outpost
Gary Fisher Marlin
Schwwin Mesa GSX | | Bike Setup: | Manitou Magnum fork
Deore Components
All name brand parts | | Bottom Line: | Dont buy any other bike. I cant imagine a bike this nice for this price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Langevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | The Outside Store | | Strengths: | Very great bike for the price, the frame is only 5 pounds, and if you ask how I know... well I took my bike apart, pretty strong to. The Tektro brake are excelent, although I'm getting new ones (they brake pretty good, they made me go heels over handle bar a few times) | | Weaknesses: | Like I read on another review, the fork bottoms out easy and it's a little weak. 1 problem I had was MY own stupid fault... I went biking in snow and some melted in my head set, my bearings rusted. | | Bike Setup: | Deore components, Firex crank. A KONA stem. | | Bottom Line: | Pretty sweet bike, for the price. Everything is smothe on the bike, I took KICKASS jumps still goes good. I had my bike since August 12th 2000, I though I might have regreted spending 840$ (canadian) and the bike. But their are no regrets, it's a great bike. For the price I give it 5 flamin chilis | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ramon Rodriguez III
a Weekend Warrior
from Lewisville, Texas
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | N/A | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$479.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheels and Fitnees in Motion | | Strengths: | Deore all the way around, Lightness of the bike and price | | Weaknesses: | Manitou shock bottoms out to easy, noisy rear hub, seat post clamp is not quick release. | | Similar Products Used: | Univega Alpina 500, 600, Raleigh M80, and Giant. Replacing a Peugeot Montreal Express (Hybrid that is about 13yrs old) | | Bike Setup: | Manitou Magnum fork, Deore quick shifters, Deore FR Derailer, Deore rear Derailer, Firex Cranks, ........... | | Bottom Line: | I love the bike overall, the price was right, best value I could find for the money. The only thing that I don't like would be the front shock it is really weak but I will change that out later but other than that I am completely happy with the bike. If I need to upgrade the path forward is pretty easy on this bike w/o any problems. I would recommend this bike to people that are like myself that are starting out in MTB and are looking for the best bang for the buck. I will give 4 chilis to overall because of the weak shock on the front of this rig. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JohnnyO
a Cross Country Rider
from Big "D", TEXAS
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Johnson Branch | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Weaknesses: | Riser bar, seatpost, chain, bottom bracket | | Bike Setup: | replaced the riser bar with a straight bar from older bike. upgraded the chain, seatpost and bottom bracket(x3) | | Bottom Line: | I rate it decent as my upgrades have been due to parts failing. I changed out the chain to help shifting problems(improvement). The seatpost stripped out. Replaced with post that has wider clamping area(improvement). Three bottom brackets in four months spells out something else is wrong(still searching). I had to have the store do cable adjustments on the derailers weekly untill I replaced the chain. I've spent too much time chasing down problems than I care to. On a positive note the rear hub is quiet! LIVE TO RIDE!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Durrah
a Cross Country Rider
from Glen Dale, WV, USA
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Parkersburg Rail Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Manitou Magnum Fork, Great components, strong brakes, oustanding geometry | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | Diamonback Response, Giant Iguana, Cannondale F400 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is an outstanding bike for the money. The components are perfect for anything you can throw at it. More expensive components do not seem to perform a whole lot better, just reduce weight, unless you get into the REAL expensive stuff. I ride through the hills of West Virginia, mostly on old logging trails, over stumps, logs, thick mud, and large rocks. I have not been able to find a place this bike will not go. This is one awesome bang for the buck. BUY THIS BIKE! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from Indianapolis, IN
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Caesar Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | fork, drivetrain, PRICE. This bike is a beautiful example of the trickle-down effect. It's got recent technology for a price that won't kill you. | | Weaknesses: | noisy rear hub, paint scratches easily, seat post clamp would not tighten, LBS replaced it free of cost for a slightly better one that worked. | | Similar Products Used: | Diamondback Sorrento (previous bike) | | Bike Setup: | Manitou Magnum fork, Deore front derailleur, XT rear derailleur (replaced after something jumped out of a mud hole and ate my Deore rear derailleur), clipless pedals, soon to have straight bar instead of 30mm rise bar. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price, definite upgrade possibilities, eats muddy trails for breakfast. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Goulosh
a Cross Country Rider
from Some odd place
Date Reviewed: July 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Finger Lakes Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | I got bored one day and decided to test the shocks out in a deep ditch near my home. So i didm and 8 hours later they were still strong as ever. So far i havent had anyproblems, just cleaning the dirt off from a muddy ride. | | Weaknesses: | Needs to come in an all black color. | | Similar Products Used: | Zaskar LE | | Bike Setup: | Perfect | | Bottom Line: | GO BUY THIS AT A DIAMONDBACK DEALAER NEAR YOU, DICKS SELLS THEM!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sandman
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa, Fl, USA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Morris Bridge, Tampa | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Awesome components for the price. Light aluminum frame made in the USA. Cool color! Love the Manitou front shock! | | Weaknesses: | Again the hub! Possibly due to number of gears? (27) | | Similar Products Used: | Haro Escape, GT Tequesta, Raleigh M-80, Fisher Tassajara | | Bike Setup: | Stock with Monkey Bars, bar ends and comfy Trico seat. | | Bottom Line: | I searched on-line and visited many bike shops. For the money I spent (500), I could not find another bike with this super mix of components. Hit some serious trails last weekend, got caught in a torrential downpour and tore through the woods with no problems what so ever. The Manitou Magnum sucks up huge roots and lets you grind over some serious whoop de doos! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bilbo692
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis,IN
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | 96th near bridge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Very nice all Deore components. Manitou Magnum Fork is awesome. | | Weaknesses: | Rear hub is a little noisy. Rock hard seat. Replace immediately. | | Similar Products Used: | Tried Trek 6000, Gasy Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo and several others. | | Bike Setup: | Shimano Components, Manitou Magnum R Fork. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike. Very nice ride on trails and street. I shopped around for a long time and this is definitely the best buy for the money. Solid components. I got it for $550 with tax which included a new Serfas seat. Great bike for beginners who want a good bang for their buck. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mr. Crowley
a Weekend Warrior
from Central Square NY
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | shadow of the pyramids | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | brakes, deore components | | Weaknesses: | rock hard seat, no seat post quick-release | | Similar Products Used: | Jamis Durango SX, Raleigh M50. | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | After test riding many bikes in this range (Specialized, Trek, Raleigh, Kona, Jamis) I felt that this particular bike offered the best features for the price. Many bikes in this range still have Alivio and Altus components and none I found had a shock comparible to the Manitou Magnum. (lots of Jetts and RST 281 or 381).
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Submitted by
Brent
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Price. I could not find a better bike for $500. | | Weaknesses: | Still searching | | Similar Products Used: | Cheap Walmart bike I won in a drawing once. | | Bike Setup: | Stock setup presently | | Bottom Line: | This is a rather generic review, I suppose. But I have nothing but good things to say about this bike. I bought another Diamondback for my wife. Future upgrades will be for my bike, and then I can pass down my present components to my wife's bike. Sort of ends up being an two upgrades for the price of one that way. I got the 22" frame because I am a big guy in comparison to most, 6'-5" ~225 lbs. This bike handles my weight well. I am eager to explore some of the good trails in this area and test this bike a bit more.
I would recommend this bike to anyone wanting a quality entry-level bike. Knowing that racing is not in my future, this bike should fulfill all future upgrades I should need. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from Indianapolis, IN
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Caesar's Creek | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Can't ask for a better bike for $500. Fork is better than what I've seen on $650 bikes. No skimping on the components, either. Both derailleurs are Deore. | | Weaknesses: | Rear hub is NOISY!!! It sounds like there are baseball cards in the spokes. | | Similar Products Used: | '98 Diamondback Sorrento (previous bike) | | Bike Setup: | Deore derailleurs, Avid 1.0 brake levers, Tektro brakes, WTB headset, IRC Mythos tires, Manitou Magnum R fork | | Bottom Line: | Looks and feels like a great bike for the money. I'll see how it really handles when I take it home for good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Bitterman
a Weekend Warrior
from Longmont, CO USA
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hewletts Gultch | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Nice components for the price. Manitou Magnum fork rocks! Very tough and agile. Love the Alien Yellow color. | | Weaknesses: | None yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Diamondback Ascent, Giant Iguana | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I swear by Diamondback bikes. This is a great bike for people getting into more serious riding. It's not a race bike, but still a great offering and incredibly tough. Also, it is totally upgradable when you're ready to make the move to more advanced riding/racing. I highly recommend it. 5 Red-hot chilis! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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