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Submitted by
Foot Fingers
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville, SC
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, weak rims, poor quality fork | | Bottom Line: | I got this bike to see how much I could get into MTB, and after my first trail run its already in the shop being repaired. The back rim got bent on a 3 ft drop, and couldn't be fixed with truing. I now have to replace the back rim. I could have saved an extra $100 and got a much better bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
keith7747
a Weekend Warrior
from Hagerstown, md., usa
Date Reviewed: September 20, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$199.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick's Sporting | | Strengths: | I think it's about the same as the TREK 2200, but cost $300.00 less. | | Weaknesses: | Shifting is a little noisy and some clumsly. | | Similar Products Used: | TREK 2200 | | Bike Setup: | standard | | Bottom Line: | I would buy this over the TREK 2200. I think that's the model. Anyway, the TREK was about $300.00 more then this bike and I rate them the same all around. Performance, weight, and looks. Why pay $300.00 more for the same type of bike.......NOT ME!!
It's about the same weight as the TREK 2200. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pretenderlex
a Weekend Warrior
from Rockingham West Australia
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Darling Scarp | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$4.00 | | Purchased At: | Recycling Centre | | Strengths: | Solid, simple to work on and make adjustments to, Company build quality is always questioned but the frames are put together well enough. My bike was obviously left out in the weather for some time but has little rust except for the bars, chain and three or four spokes so appears to hold up well. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, slow gearing for the road | | Similar Products Used: | Repco, Titan, Huffy, Aussie and any of the 100 more names that this frame is sold under (yes all made by the same company and you all know the name of it). | | Bike Setup: | All standard. | | Bottom Line: | At my purchase price it is a real bargain. I will give it a good check over and pass it on to charity as I do with most bikes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
txwebguy
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, TX
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Purchased used onlin | | Strengths: | It's borderline between a department store frame and an entry level bike. Everything can be upgraded easily to make it a very strong bike that can compete against the Sorrento and $300+ bikes | | Weaknesses: | Frame is heavy, has the quill stem. Came with cheap drive train. Forks do not last long and are low travel. Rims are single wall. Pretty much everything but the frame itself is a weekness and the 2000-2002 models did not have replaceable derailleur hangers so that is a negative used. | | Similar Products Used: | Marin bikes, Trek bikes | | Bike Setup: | Stripped off all components and put Shimano 7 speed rapid fire shifters, Shimano LX crank, LX front derailleur, Acera rear derailleur, Alex double wall rims with alloy hubs, tektonic V brakes, 8 speed cassette for now. | | Bottom Line: | Higher quality than department store but not suited for heavy trail riding unless modifications are done. I only did this because I had $200+ of parts laying around. It's better to buy a new bike with better components because they discount the components for you. Would recommend the Diamondback Sorrento instead. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake Leatherman
a Weekend Warrior
from Richland MI, Unites States
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Fort Custor | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$290.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Made all together very well. Comfortable, nice breaking, nice suspension,nice tires,nice rims, I truly feel safe on this bike...there has been bikes ive purchased that felt like they would fall apart from under me...This bike feels nice and sturdy | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Cheaper bikes | | Bottom Line: | This bike is amazing. If your under 200 pounds get this bike. If your over 200 then I would pick a diffrent bike, this bike isnt as good for people over 200 pounds. I go mountain biking at fort custor in michigan. This bike has handles everything ive thrown at it. Ive gone flying down hill off jumps and it has done fine...Ive been thru water, mud, sand, loose sand,loose rocks,dirt,jumps,logs, you name it this bike has done and it has handle them with out a problem | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jarett Prescesky
a Cross Country Rider
from North Battleford Sk. Canada
Date Reviewed: October 15, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | city streets and drops of my own | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Leisure Time | | Strengths: | nice light strong frame,i got the dark grey color..its really sharp and looks good..its light and is easy to do cat walks.. ive gone 2 blocks in the first night... nice bike | | Weaknesses: | the forks need a touch more travel and a bit more solid.. other then that..i havent had any other ideas/thoughts..have heard that the rims are week and are no good for drops and jumps.. i hope that i am hearing wrong | | Similar Products Used: | Norco Scrambler | | Bike Setup: | its nice.. i wish the front tire was a bit farther ahead.. but its nice..good for a person who likes to try things..and a good bike..well worth the money | | Bottom Line: | over all, i think its pretty sweet..the feeling takes a bit to get used to..havent taken many jumps yet.. but its nice for cat walks,hops, and trying new things.. i would recomend it to another person | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tatiana
a Weekend Warrior
from Cp, NY
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Neighbor's | | Strengths: | There isn't any | | Weaknesses: | The bikes sucks and they've been replaced. The seat was horrible so I had to replace it. The gears don't shift right. The chain falls off.
I HATE THIS BIKE. | | Bottom Line: | I wouldn't even want my little brother to ride this. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
darren
a Weekend Warrior
from dayton, oh
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | John Bryan | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | dick's | | Strengths: | good value and durability for the money, depending on the type of riding you plan on doing. | | Weaknesses: | Does not stand up to harder trail riding | | Bottom Line: | Let's face it: 200 is about as little as you can spend on a new mountain bike. In a sense, you get what you pay for. For riding around town and for LIGHT trail riding (no jumps, etc), this bike is great, and stands up well. However, I started to race with this bike on trails that had pretty minor jumps and rougher terrain, and the bike could not stand up to it at all. If you are not planning on riding harder trails, you should be fine. If you are, then spend the money to get a bike that was meant for what you plan on using it for. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
unknown
a Weekend Warrior
from Orange, CT, USA
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | my lawn | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Chapman's bike | | Strengths: | inexpensive, tough, reliable | | Weaknesses: | shifting is loud(sometimes innaccurate), lots of handle bar movement | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | good | | Bottom Line: | this bike is great for someone on a budget, but for an experianced rider with a deep pocket, i would not recommend this bike. because of the adjustability of the bike, it can fit many types of riders. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ty
a Cross Country Rider
from North Reading Ma USA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Harold State Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Authority | | Strengths: | Light... | | Weaknesses: | handlebars have too much easy travel, gears can be shifted by accident EASILY, wheels are of poor quality | | Similar Products Used: | Pacific mountian bike | | Bottom Line: | I found that this bike a poor investment. The injuries that i have recieved due to the craftsmenship of this bike are to long to list. I have discontinued use of this bike to to fear of significant injury. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Wrubel
a Cross Country Rider
from CT
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Wenatchee state park, Washington state | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$210.00 | | Purchased At: | Central Wheel, Farmington CT | | Strengths: | Solid frame, great price, V-brakes, can handle jumps up to 3 feet, fairly light | | Weaknesses: | weak fork with small travel, pedals just snap off, shifter breaks down alot, tires cant handle bigger jumps, neither can rims, | | Similar Products Used: | Haro V2, Giant Iguana | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/ marzocchi fork and new pedals | | Bottom Line: | This is an excellent bike for the money, but it needs to upgraded. Good entry level mountain bike, not for jumping or difficult trail riding, awesome for commuting and street riding. good for kids getting into easy trail riding | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Philippe
a Weekend Warrior
from Yellowknife
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | anywhere around Yellowknife | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | sportmart | | Strengths: | strong frame, low end but reasonably solid components that will do what they are supposed to do. | | Weaknesses: | fork hasn't much travel and should be the first component to be upgraded if you have extra bucks; crappy seat (on mine-maybe a factory defect). | | Similar Products Used: | K2/Giant hardtails | | Bike Setup: | stock from manufacturer's | | Bottom Line: | Good entry level bike. Solid frame stock components. Excellent Price/quality ratio. Unless you are or intend to be a pro, or brand-conscious, why waste your money on high end expensive components that will break as easily on the trail? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
adam zaykoski
a Cross Country Rider
from Bear Creek Pennsylvania
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | the one i made | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick's | | Strengths: | well built frame, shimano megarange gearing system, great brakes, great handling, good front suspention, excellent steering, nice style, great muddin tires, good price. | | Weaknesses: | rims arent too good | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | none | | Bottom Line: | this bike is an excellent bike for beginners and pros as well.its just a good all around bike that can be used for racing downhilling or cross country its the best. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Karg
a Weekend Warrior
from Theresa N.Y.
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$182.00 | | Purchased At: | The Village Peddler | | Strengths: | Shimano Brakes, 21 speed gear system!
The whole bike. | | Weaknesses: | I haven't found any weaknesses and I don't think I will! | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | Avenir seat, grips, water bottle, and water bottle bottle holder. Shimano, brakes, gears, cranks, and cables. Kenda Tires. | | Bottom Line: | I am just getting into the sport of mountain biking and this is the perfect bike for me. I have actually had my Diamondback Outlook for a little over 4 months. If you want a HIGH QUALITY bike at a reasonable price the Diamondback Outlook is once again the perfect bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd De Bow
a Weekend Warrior
from Hillsboro, OR
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$159.00 | | Purchased At: | G.I. Joes | | Strengths: | Price | | Weaknesses: | Wheels tweak way too easy. | | Bike Setup: | RST forks, Shimano components | | Bottom Line: | I am new to mountian biking and have alot to learn. I picked the Outlook for the price and for the components. To my suprise the bike has held up really well. I have been riding on single traks and going over logs and through alot of mud. For the money this is a great beginner bike. Go learn on this bike before buying an expensive ride. It hurts alot more when you trash expensive things, especially when you do not know what your doing yet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bernie
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NY
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$199.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick Sonnes Cycles | | Strengths: | Good price,well made,very nice handling and comfortable. | | Weaknesses: | A little heavy but not too bad. | | Bike Setup: | From dealer with 2yr free service. | | Bottom Line: | Ive only had it a short time but am very pleased with it.Build quality,finnish,etc is excellent.The seat is comfortable,shifts are smooth and positive,brakes very well.Its one of the most comfortable and real nice handling bike of the ones i tried.There are many other bikes in this catagory including 2 other Diamondbacks with somewhat upgraded components.But,the fact is-NONE will do anything more or better than this bike can.So unless you need or are willing to spend a small fortune on an ultra serious off road bike,save your money and get this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Beth
a Weekend Warrior
from Sylva, NC, US
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Strengths: | Great ride, smooth, wonderful beginner bike. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Raligh M20 | | Bike Setup: | Factory | | Bottom Line: | This is an awsome bike for the beginner. I have just gotten back into mtn biking. I bought this bike just to get back in the swing of things. I highly recomend it to anyone. I have the Black and Red one. It is a sharp looking bike and an excellent handling bike. Great deal for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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