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Diamondback XSL Trail XC Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
tabbitt
a Downhiller
from provo, utah, usa Date Reviewed: January 20, 2011 Strengths: just about everything on this bike rocks. hayes brakes, rockshox forks and it gives you the option of an ISCG which is frickin sweet. the frame is built well and strong. Weaknesses: none that are apperent. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: sundance Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: a good friend Similar Products Used: trek 4300, specialized FSR Bike Setup: rock shox lyrik forks, avid code 203mm brakes, race face atlas single speed crank with mrp chain guide, mavic deemax wheels,schwalbe dirty dan tires, fox dhx 5.0 rear shock.  
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rich
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary, NC Date Reviewed: April 15, 2010 Strengths: Good components set for price. Weaknesses: Rear triangle, Hayes Nine rear brake Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 286 Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $900.00 Similar Products Used: Raleigh M7000 Bike Setup: Stock 
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Xizang11
a Cross Country Rider
from Southwest VA Date Reviewed: August 29, 2009 Strengths: Plush, adjustable travel; very stout frame; quiet suspension action; versatility Weaknesses: Stock shock; heavy wheels; no disc brakes Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Beartree Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $1030.00 Purchased At: Boyds Similar Products Used: Old school Diamondback and GT hardtails (from the pre-bankruptcy days for both), sortie, LTS, i-drive Bike Setup: Cane Creek wheels, Ritchey cockpit, Panaracer Fire XC 2.1s, avid bb7 discs, Rocco Air R
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bikemikemc
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Vegas, NV Date Reviewed: May 1, 2009 Strengths: Inexpensive. Decent component group for price range. Weaknesses: Flawed suspension design exacerbated by weak welds. Rear triangle was replaced twice. Broke the frame 5/1/09. Huge disappointment. Many miles of cross country riding but frames should not break. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of them-especially the skinny ones Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: Bike World Similar Products Used: Giant & Trek. Bike Setup: XT & XTR Combination. Revelation fork (love it) 
Submitted by
hari001
a Weekend Warrior
from albama Date Reviewed: February 19, 2009 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: h Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
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Oneplumber
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: February 18, 2009 Strengths: Bought new in '05. Ride weekly for last 4 yrs. Im 160lb, 40+ yrs old. Grind up the hills and bomb down. Suspension seems to handle what I throw at it. OE Shifters & derailleurs still intact. Hydro brakes are awesome. Pads replaced once. tires once. Weaknesses: Rear Swingarm blows. So far It's broken twice. First the aluminum rear wheel connection piece on brake side. They sent me a new frame. Then the weld separated at the lower swingarm to bottom bracket weld. (waiting for another new one). Also the rear shock mount bolt is crap. Bends like a banana. replaced with hardened bolt. Stock chain broke within the first 20 miles. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santa Monica Mountains Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: Reseda Bicycles Bike Setup: All stock. Hydro-brakes. Fox on rear. Marzocchi on front. replaced the crappy grips.
Submitted by
Kupe
a Cross Country Rider
from Carrollton, Tx USA Date Reviewed: November 7, 2008 Strengths: Fairly good suspension. Fair brakes. Weaknesses: I'm 6-4 and weigh 235, 65 years old. Salesman told me it was the right bike for my height and weight. Frame broke in half while going downhill in fairly rough trail Raleigh refused to honor the warranty. READ the warranty, it sucks! It says virtually thaat if you buy the bike and sit on it, the warranty is voided. Will NEVER buy another bike from Raleigh. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Arbor Hills, Plano Tx. Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $679.00 Similar Products Used: Specialized, Trek Bike Setup: Stock except for extended handlebars.
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Keith
a Weekend Warrior
from Florida Date Reviewed: April 15, 2007 Strengths: Forks, Brakes, good overall components. Weaknesses: Weight... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $500.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: GT, Specialized Bike Setup: LX - stock setup
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Erik Vehmeyer
from Garden Grove, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 20, 2006 Strengths: Good quality name brand parts, smooth rapid fire shifters, great fox rear shock and fork, light frame Weaknesses: sits up a little high Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Orange Cycle Similar Products Used: Ironhorse Maverick XC (I had for 3 weeks but the returned because the brakes failed.), Specailized Rockhopper Bike Setup: Stock except I changed out the rim brakes for some shimano mechanicals
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Harold A Baker Jr
from Hanover, MD, USA Date Reviewed: July 5, 2006 Strengths: So far the frame has handled my large frame, 260 pds, not bad for a full suspension bike. Suspension once again seems to handle my heavier than normal weight! Weaknesses: Bike fish tails a little, could be my first time on a full-suspension bike! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rockburn & Patapsco Parks Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $649.00 Purchased At: Dicks Sporting Good Store Similar Products Used: Had a Raleigh M60 for 5 years, rode the hell out it. Once again was surprised that the Rock Shock Judy (cheap) held up so long. Bike Setup: All LX parts, etc.
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losso s
a Weekend Warrior
from australia Date Reviewed: February 15, 2005 Strengths: Fork, Brakes, actually most of the components are good for the money Weaknesses: gets to squeeky at times broken shifter, no biggy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: renren Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1420.00 Similar Products Used: trek Bike Setup: standard aussie version: (called xsl pro)comes with mx comp eta fork, hayes hydros, lx front, xt rear, maxiss tyres, dh19 rims
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TIM BAILEY
a Weekend Warrior
from BAKERSFIELD,CA,USA Date Reviewed: September 23, 2004 Strengths: Well balanced Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ALL OF THEM Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $610.00 Purchased At: EBAY - AUCTION Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR Bike Setup: Stock
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sal knutson
a Weekend Warrior
from reno, nv 89509 Date Reviewed: September 1, 2004 Strengths: frame, brakes, seat post, pedals, front forks, bar, Weaknesses: chain Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: flume nevada Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $950.00 Purchased At: trix bike shop Similar Products Used: trek Bike Setup: n/a
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Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Pocatello Idaho Date Reviewed: July 24, 2004 Strengths: Everything about it, I took a hugh crash transitioning from trail to pavement with those sweet Hayes hydros and stopped instantly from about 10 mph to 0 flipping bike and hitting pavement hard. Bike had a couple of scratches but ZER0 damage, NOT A BROKEN OR BENT NOTHING. Easy rear suspension dial in Weaknesses: Not a one so far that wasn't just an adjustment here or there, Bike may stand a bit high for some people, make sure your comfortable with that. Give the Marzochie suspension and Hayes hydros time to brake in before full benefit Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $950.00 Purchased At: Scotts Ski Shop Similar Products Used: Demo only---Specialized, Gary Fisher, Raleigh, Trek Bike Setup: 6" Hayes HFX9 Hydros, Marzochie 105mm EXR Comp, XT rear derailer-Up grade, LX Front derailer-Up grade
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Manny Davila
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego Date Reviewed: July 12, 2004 Strengths: Great bike for a person under 150lbs, I'm about 225lbs and broke my frame Weaknesses: Weak welds Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Daly Ranch Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $950.00 Purchased At: Bicycle Warehouse (San Marcos) Similar Products Used: Haro Extreme X3 Bike Setup: Factory Specs
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