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Diamondback
Sorrento Bike
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Submitted by
inflatableit
a Weekend Warrior
from kansas, USA
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | heartland cycle | | Strengths: | value for the $$; durable frame; good rider position if you don't want to ride tucked down | | Weaknesses: | cheap pedals and seat | | Bike Setup: | stock components, different seat and grips, barends, hybrid tires | | Bottom Line: | I've owned this bike for 10 years. I also had an older cannondale road bike so I traded off. I sold the cannondale because I tired of the road experience. Great first and intermediate bike for commuting, path, and trail riding. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tampalandbeast
a Weekend Warrior
from porter ranch
Date Reviewed: September 28, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | tampa land, offroad | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Chalet | | Strengths: | This bike handles well and the frame seems sturdy. The brakes stop great for rim brakes as well. Much of this could be irrevelant seeing that I am only 14, 5ft. 6in. and 120 lbs. | | Weaknesses: | The fork cant handle any sort of shock, at all. The wheels are weak and even i was able to bend them pretty bad. The brakes don't like to stay adjusted. This bike also does not like changing gears or goinf up hills. The chain also has a habit of coming out of place. It is a little heavy as well for such a simple set up but that is reflected from the price. | | Similar Products Used: | T
Any bike found at the "high-end" area at walmart. | | Bike Setup: | 16in. fully stock. | | Bottom Line: | This isnt a bad bike for the price. It should be used for light and flat trails. It does handle nicely. If you get this bike just change the fork and wheels, and you would have an ok bike. This is a good first mountain bike but u might want to get rid of it as you get on some more tricky trails | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Flint0313
a Weekend Warrior
from Sandy, OR
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Flat Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$275.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Authority | | Strengths: | Handling and overall ride | | Weaknesses: | V-brakes and weak fork suspension. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Suspension seat post, different pedals, climbing bars, metal backed brake pads. | | Bottom Line: | Not the first choice of bike to take to Mountain Bike Oregon, but it survived. The front forks about shook me off the mountain and I was praying the brakes would hold...as they did. I took it home, cleaned it up and you couldn't tell I had just got done asking to much of it. For under $300.00 it is well worth it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lulu
a Weekend Warrior
from spokane, WA USA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Hiawatha-up and down | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Sport Authority | | Strengths: | Strong dependable bike. Love the gold color. | | Weaknesses: | After 2 yrs I heard a clicking with pedaling. For $15 the chain, derailer etc... were all taken apart, put back together and now work just fine. | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn | | Bottom Line: | I use this as a commuter bike. I had hybrid tires put on it for street riding with some light weight fenders to keep debris off of my work clothes. I ride down hill to work and climb super steep hills going home. This has been a super dependable bike. I ride year round as well, regardless of the weather.
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Submitted by
Ry95
a Weekend Warrior
from Mt. Pleasant, SC
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$232.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Authority | | Strengths: | Great bike for the price, i got a great deal. Sram shifters, great brakes, sturdy and relatively light. | | Weaknesses: | none so far. | | Bike Setup: | All stock, Bontrager insulated water bottle cage | | Bottom Line: | This is a really great bike. I would recommend this to anybody looking for a great starter or great intermediate bike. The brakes are great, it shifts really well, Kenda tires, trail xc shocks, sturdy and durable frame, good overall parts. I love this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
iamthebaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Overland Park, Ks, USA
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Creekside | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick's Sporting Good | | Strengths: | Rode well for the first four months, good bike for a teenager looking for a solid ride around a neighborhood. | | Weaknesses: | There's a problem with the gears. I've taken it back to Dick's twice but they've got no idea what's going on. I purchased a service warranty for it so all the work that's been done on it has been free, but it's still frustrating. The second time I took it in they replaced the crank, but that still doesn't seem to have fixed the problem. Without this problem, it would be a really solid bike. | | Bottom Line: | This bike has the potential to be really solid, and the best that I've ridden. the problem with the gears has me considering ditching the bike altogether and considering the whole thing a mistake. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
backbay
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$230.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks | | Strengths: | Stability both at high and low speed. | | Weaknesses: | No critical issues, considering price - same as in other 2006-2008 reviews | | Bike Setup: | 2008 default stock + 1.75 tires + fenders | | Bottom Line: | Good choice for everyday commuters who don't hesitate riding on not so perfect surfaces.
Try to get 2008 model. I can still see it in my local bike shop.
The 2009 model had reverted to "basics": cheap components, including shifter, single wall rims, lousy shocks, low quality tires. In other words: beside the frame, 2009 Sorrento model got close to typical department store merchandises.
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Submitted by
iforgotmename
a Cross Country Rider
from Ohio
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | wherever | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks | | Strengths: | Great bike ...I have rode this bike on every kind o trail...from road to agressive singletrack.Great frame...I am rebuilding this bike. | | Weaknesses: | None...not even the plastic wtb pedals...they never broke just upgraded because I like to. | | Similar Products Used: | Too many to count. | | Bike Setup: | At present shimano tiagra 50 39 30 cranksetdeore xt shifters deore lx rear d rock shox tora 3418 fork and last but least mavic crossride rims...stay away....junk Tiers change due to conditions. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike. I will probably have this frame forever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dakota Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from 5040 Bouldercrest rd. Ellenwood
Date Reviewed: November 2, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Very solid frame, great braking power, nice rapid-fire shifters, lightweight enough for good uphill climbing. | | Weaknesses: | Pedals were plastic junk, but thats a cheap fix. The seat is a little hard, also a cheap fix. Nothing Else. | | Similar Products Used: | Custom Mongoose XR250, other assorted quality Mountain Bikes. | | Bike Setup: | Stock other than the pedals which I swapped from my old Mountain Bike. | | Bottom Line: | Overall a great Mountain bike for riding on Moderately Rough trails. Lightweight enough to climb reasonably sized hills and pick up good speed if necessary. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
barron eckert
a Cross Country Rider
from ny
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | bud hill | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$302.00 | | Purchased At: | DICKS | | Strengths: | fast, comfortable, color, brakes, best bike at wheelies | | Weaknesses: | iv'e had it for a few weeks and the gears are acting up and already broke both seals on the front end, not a good front end at all | | Similar Products Used: | specialized | | Bike Setup: | all stock (not for long) | | Bottom Line: | i do like the bike a lot, definately need a proffessional tune up and fix my seals, happy with my choice and price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris wild
a Weekend Warrior
from blountville
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | creeper trail | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | boyds bicycle shop | | Strengths: | brakes,gears,and all out comfort | | Weaknesses: | nothing at all | | Similar Products Used: | teck 3700 ,mongoose,schwinn | | Bottom Line: | a realy nice bike for the price. would really recomend this bicycle to every rider | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesse
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from San Jose, CA
Date Reviewed: March 10, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Steven Creek | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$260.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Mart | | Strengths: | 2001 Sorrento: Works well for rough Trails and all around city riding. Strong frame, I've jumped off curves and it's held together. The Brakes are really good. Great low cost bike for entry level folks who are staring off. | | Weaknesses: | Original Seat was not comfortable, lower grade gears and chain..they make a lot of noises and need to make sure a professional Bike shop tunes it up to get it working "OK." NOT recommended for aggressive mountain biking! Gears shift rough.
Riding position is not comfortable (as recommended by a professional bicyclist)....has caused me back pain. | | Bottom Line: | Fair value and quality for folks who want a lower cost Hybrid mountain bike/entry level, but it's not a bike for aggressive riding, but will do well on light trails and city biking. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ray
a Weekend Warrior
from chicago,illinois
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$269.00 | | Purchased At: | sports authority | | Strengths: | Strong frame, pretty light. very strong brakes. | | Weaknesses: | Comes with no kickstand. | | Similar Products Used: | Gt and Haro | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that this is a good bike for the money. It does not come with disc brakes, but the v brakes work very well in any type of weather situation. I would recommend this bike for people who are just exploring off road trails and and all terrain bikes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Isaac Ong
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Yet to be found | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Yuppies Wheelers | | Strengths: | Very strong frame, handles just about anything I can throw at it which says a lot, given the previous bike that i had didn't survive too long | | Weaknesses: | Slightly heavy for those weaker ones.. Heh heh | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Kula, Merlin, Trek 4700 | | Bike Setup: | Bog standard, 'cept for the pedals | | Bottom Line: | Darn solid bike to go on night juants through out the little island of Singapore. Only gripe with it is the weight but going downhill, you could overtake just about anything else. Only had to swop the ugly black pedals for better looking alu. ones. Apart from that, the wheels and brakes are still in quite good shape.
Good stuff at the price that was paid for it.
Those who are looking for a bike that can take abuse, lots of it, and those who are just starting out. Good frame to play around with for the settings | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingston, Pa USA
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$360.00 | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a good bike for starters in the sport. My Diamondback Sorrento Se came with RST shocks, Shimano Derailer and brakes, and Alex Rims. It was a little expensive for the parts but nothing has ever broke on the bike and I have been on some ugly trails. It seems to have a strong frame. It is kind of heavy I am a smaller guy and when you have to get off the bike and carry it up rocky hills. It doesn't make the ride any easier. Overall its a great bike for beginners and other then the price I am satisfied. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Bucklin
a Cross Country Rider
from Chittenango New York
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | local park | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | dicks sporting goods | | Bottom Line: | i loved this bike from the day i bought iti have owned my diamondback sorrento se hinton sence 1997 and until january 2003 i only had my bike in the shop for a broken crank arm which was from a rough ride in the woods. i plan to buy another diamondback sence my bike was recentyl stolen from work where i have ridden it for the past 3 years nonstop even in the winter this was a very durable bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Pattison
a Cross Country Rider
from Derby, UK
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Chevin | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop, Derby | | Strengths: | Nicely balanced bike, decent enough frame for the price. | | Weaknesses: | Weak forks, 200GS STi shifters (unreliable), headset worked loose all the time. Cheap, bad quality components really. | | Similar Products Used: | '90 Scott Peak, '93 Raleigh M-Trax M700 (Ti-Cromo frame, '99 Marin Pallisades SE | | Bike Setup: | Cross Country use or road use | | Bottom Line: | My Diamondback Sorrento was possibly the worst bike I have ever owned. After the first year it spent more time being repaired than ridden. What let it down was the choice of components on the bike, they were all unreliable and frequently failed. I also had a lot of problems with the front forks which were thin and weak - I bent two sets within the 2 years I rode the bike, after which I picked up the bike, threw it in the bin.
An OK-ish bike for a sunday potter around, useless for anything more extreme. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam
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from Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Strengths: | frame - BOMB PROOF DURABLE AS HELL (ok... i'm exaggerating... but it IS durable as hell.) read on =) | | Weaknesses: | heavy, heavy, heavy.
weak low-end parts
no suspension... | | Bike Setup: | shimano 200gs brakes crank shifters
norco toe clips (heh heh) | | Bottom Line: | rode many hard trails and held up well... had to pedal like hell to keep momentum though =) made me a stronger biker! the frame is ridiculously strong... considering i was involved in a hit and run in which my bike ended up under the vehicle... and was fine after it came out... yep, impressed! the frame was a little scratched up but nothing was bent... only the other components... my seat was ripped... gear alignment was off (minor) and the right crank was bent... that's it... i can still use the frame =) perfect for beginning riders... someone who wants something they can beat up on the weekend... yeah... definitely. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from Round Rock, TX
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Greenbelt, Flat Creek, Warda | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Oshman's | | Strengths: | Good quality strong cromo frame. RST 280 worked for the 1st 2 years, now have Judy TT on it. Easy to up grade, great bike to introduce a biker into the sport.Bike bought is a Sorrento SE. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, standard for a cromo. | | Similar Products Used: | Now have a Schwinn Moab 2. | | Bike Setup: | Now has Judy TT. New drivetrain (Alivio) and WTB tires | | Bottom Line: | great bike for a beginner. upgrade if possible and have fun on it. a strong cromo frame produces strength and endurance in the rider. then you upgrade to an aluminum or lighter and you feel like you can fly and do anything. I have learned so much off this bike i love it and still ride it every once in a while. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pat
a Downhiller
from bellevue, washington, USA
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Raven (on the shore) | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Strong Frame | | Weaknesses: | heavy as hell! Crappy Components. Poor fork. It's a Diamondback. | | Similar Products Used: | I have never ridden a rigid bike before this one. I own a fairly large collection consisting of a Kona Chute, Specialized FSR Extreme, K2 Flying Monkey and Beast and a Rocky Mountain RM6. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Shimano 545 pedals. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike as a commuter bike for $260 at a local bike shop. I admit I am used to higher end, long-travel, freeride bikes, but I am not completely "off-base" from the lowend.
I bought this bike for a commuter two and a half years ago, at first it seemed like a pretty good deal. It was a little heavy for a rigid frame bike, but gave a supple ride. I beat this bike pretty hard,I admit, and it held up good initially, but quickly detiorated after like three months. I maintained it as said in the manual, but it didn't help. I still ride it the same 17 miles each way now as I did before but it is HARD now. I wouldn't recommend this bike to anyone. spend the extra $25 dollars and get a Spec'ed Rock-Hopper-or something. This bike suffers from ultra low integrity...which is too bad cause the frame is attractive and strong.
I gave it a bad rating because of the poor integrity and component selection. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Ma
a Weekend Warrior
from Newark, DE
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Toftrees in State College, PA | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Good all-around beginner mountain bike, strong Cro-Moly frame. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy bike; cheaper components used: (Altus shifters, Acera X derailleurs) | | Bike Setup: | No Shocks whatsoever. Added bar ends, aluminum handlebar, lower stem, and aluminum pedals with toe clips. | | Bottom Line: | Good, inexpensive( I paid $275 for it in '95), all-purpose mountain bike. Perfect for a college student who needs to ride around campus and hit the trails occasionally. It's heavier than what I would prefer but it works well on the trails. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross-Country Rider
from Texas
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Ho-Chi-Minh in Houston | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Cheap
Front suspension at low price | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy - very
Low end componentry
Under-aggressive geometry for serious riding. | | Bike Setup: |
Replaced the RST 281 with a Z2 BAM. Shimano 545 clipless. Other than that, original setup. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike before I knew anything about the sport. I wanted to get back into riding, wanted suspension, but didnt want to spend alot of cash. Looking back, it was not a bad choice. Upgrades were really a moot point with a ridiculous 1 head tube diameter. So I was stuck with the crazy-high stem angle. Also, after adding the Z2 and clipless (545's have aluminum platforms so adds weight) pedals, the bike weighed in at 32.5 lbs. Obscene, no? Well I can handle it well, and churn up the uphills with brute strength, but I wouldnt advise it for serious mountainbikers. Spend the same money on a rigid frame (better componentry instead of fork) and buy a shock down the road. Also look at geometries. Don't do what store owners suggest and buy a frame with an inch or two standover clearance. Get one with 4 or 5. It may seem small at first, but just get a longer seatpost and its all good. That makes for much better handling on the trails. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Racer
from Washington, DC
Date Reviewed: August 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Whitetail | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
I have completely destroyed this bike, yet it is not eve bent.
It's soft for a hardtail | | Weaknesses: |
VERY HEAVY
ugly
too big. (my bad) | | Similar Products Used: |
nothing this crappy | | Bike Setup: |
your never going to believe this, but until I got a new frame, it was XTR and XT components with a judy/englund fork,ATAC pedals. | | Bottom Line: | This frame is a piece of junk, yet I feel I have to give it three chilis just cause it handled the incredible and absurd abuse it went through considering the rider it was made for. props to diamondback for making a frame that strong and marketing it to people who usually don't leave the sidewalk. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ruidoso,NM
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Supension | | Weaknesses: |
seat | | Similar Products Used: |
Hardrocks | | Bottom Line: | diamondbacks rule | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
terry
a Cross-Country Rider
from new orleans, la
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hooper rd park | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
would take anything i could dish out, and never bent or showed any signs of stress. also it was very light for a cromoly frame | | Weaknesses: |
weak components. mine came with shimano altus, didnt last very long with my hard abuse. | | Similar Products Used: |
gt avalanche
gt pantera
specialized rockhopper | | Bike Setup: |
my sorrento was baseline!--no shock at all. | | Bottom Line: | good buy for a beginner, but needed a lot of upgrades. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
correll
a weekend warrior
from shelby, NC
Date Reviewed: January 14, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I started reseaching MTBs on the internet several months and looked at all the bikes in my price range from all the big names in moutain bikes. The diamondback Sorrento SE is the best bike for the money, especially for a beginner. I am a college student with limited funds and this bike fits my specs. I am completely happy and will purchasea diamondback again when I have a real job and more money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Sollenberger
a weekend warrior
from Texas
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
We are a DiamondBack family with 7 DiamondBacks currently including my first 20 Sorrento bought in March of '94 and my wife and oldest son getting on the '98 Sorrento SE's a May of '98. We have enjoyed riding them and have begun to do some occasional racing with DORBA. A great all around bike as mine is 4-1/2 years old and required nothing other than normal maintenance to date. I am looking forward to purchasing a DBR V-8 next spring for more serious racing.
Sone of the strongest assets on the '98 SE has to be the brakes - they stop you cold, then the rapid fire shifters - incredible for a bike of this price range... On sale now for about $329.00. Way to go DiamondBack! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a weekend warrior
from Aliso Viejo
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Sorrento SE is the second mountain bike I have owned; my first was a Trek 800. Comparing the two bikes, the Sorrento SE handles better in the off-road stuff and was less expensive. I did Upgrade the tires to WTB Raptors, which helped the handling of the bike even more. I think the Sorrento SE is a great beginner’s bike.
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Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from Tx
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Sorrento sport about three years back. The bike is still in fairly good shape. In my case Diamond back warrenty is crap. Within two weeks of buying the bike my cranks stripped and bottom bracket stripped. brought the bike in three times to get fixed before having to buy new cranks nd bottom braket. Also the top chain ring bent due to this problem. Had not even put the bike in the woods yet. Diamond back wouldn't cover them. The rear wheel has to be trued everytime after a ride or a least every other week and the front suspension locks up entirely two much. It's a crappy fork. Upgrades cost a fortune due to a 1 headset that they used. If they have inproved these things then maybe it a bike to look at. Very unhappy about this bike a will never purchase another product from DiamondBack. gave it a one because it the lowest I could choose maybe a 1/2. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a weekend warrior
from pearland, tx
Date Reviewed: August 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought my SE and I really think it is a great beginner bike. I did, however, upgrade the shifters and the rear derailler to LX. The seat is a bit tuff but overall it is a great upgradable bike. I only paid $430 for the bike including the upgrades. Pearland Cycles ROCKS!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
me
a cross-country rider
from boulder
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got a sorrento four years ago when I was nine. It was a good bike for then but now I have a Voodoo Zobop. Awsome bike. It is more than $1000 more but it kicks but. You should buy one!! If you only have about $300 to spend you should get a sorrento, they have Vee brakes and other cool stuff (when I got mine I didn't get Vee brakes, only pros got them).
Three chillies for the diamondback. 18 more for my Voodoo! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy Gann
a weekend warrior
from MO
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got a new Sorrento. It weighs less than most bikes of it's type and it didn't waste my hard earned cash. I'm a beginner and I can see it will be a while before I out ride this bike. For the money ****'s. The Giant Rincon is the only bike to compare against for the money. The Sorrento is 2cm's longer if I remember correctly and comes with a better stock seat which I did not have to replace. Both these bikes now come with stock V brakes and that right there makes it impossible to compare to older bikes. Sorry for the Giant Ricon review but for the money also a very good bike. Compare against Trek and Specialized and for weight, dollars, and components and you'll see. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kiran
a weekend warrior
from California
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike 6 years ago from the Off Ramp, Santa Clara. Don't remember
exactly, it came with 200GS components and avenir saddle. Most of my riding was
commuting oriented or a little bit of fire trails. Didn't have much of a problem. Would recommend this bike to a beginner with a tight budget. Now I ride a Cannondale M300.
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Submitted by
Eric
a weekend warrior
from Nebraska
Date Reviewed: July 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had the Sorrento since October of 96' and I have bent the forks, broke
one of the shifters in half, totally destroyed the cranks, bent the back rim bad,
blew the bearings out in the back wheel, replaced the brakes because they
sucked, and now the head set is majorly screwed. If you are just a person
looking for somthing to ride in the city it would be fine. But if you are looking for
somthing to go riding hardcore on, don't get it. You can just get some shox for
it and it will pretty cool. It has a strong frame. The componets suck on it. The
rims suck too they bend easily. I bent one skidding in the grass side ways. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cameron Deans
a weekend warrior
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: June 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is amazing you can do almost anything to it and the parts won't mess up. it kicks @$$. it is my best bike ever. it is good for hard and long rides.
If you add on BOMBERs (like i did) it rules!!!! Biking rules same with Basketball and Snowboarding! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe
a weekend warrior
from auburn Ca.
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have hade a veery good expience with my bike I beleve it may not be the best but it suer is fun to ride . There is one thing to wach out for thate the front forkes bend rely easy other than that it has ben a very reliable bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a weekend warrior
from Jacksonville, NC
Date Reviewed: June 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Diamondback Sorrento SE is the second mountain bike I have ever purchased. My first being a department store dinosaur. The singletrack that I ride most has a good mixture of terrain, ranging from long streches of fast flat land to obscene drop off's with trees in every direction but one. The first bike was in no condition to ride off-road and needless to say, I trashed the first time out. I then bought my Sorrento SE and I have had only two items go bad. The seat is comfortable enough but rather cheaply made. It came apart on me so I bought a better quality seat. The other problem was that the dust covers on the fork stanchions can become loose and be easily lost, especially on really bumpy trails. I replaced the pedals with clipless but that was simply for my own preference. For the rider who is on a budget (I have a wife, kid, 2 cars, and a mortgage so I LIVE the word budget), I would immediatly recommend the Sorrento SE. It is a five star bike without a doubt. Also, as a post note, I had to call RST for the dust covers. They had them in my hand in 3 days, no charge. Talk about customer service. Keep on riding... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hemigod
a weekend warrior
from Anchorage, Alaska
Date Reviewed: May 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Sorrento SE is my first Mountain bike. I am glad I got this one. Its a great all around bike. The seat is a bit hard at first but you'll get used to it in a couple weeks. I am very happy with it. Now off to see more of Alaska! Ride hard dudes! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James moran
a weekend warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: May 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own the sorrento se (special edition) and I have to say, it is the best bike I have ever ridden and owned. The front suspension is unbelievable, I have taken it off 5 foot jumps (and landed them), extreme downhill, up mountinous terrain, through mud, and even done freestyle bike tricks on it , it is an incredible bike. I haven't had one complaint yet! | | Overall Rating: |
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Yves Pineault
a cross-country rider
from Kingston, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
There could be better bikes out there, but this is a really good one! If you are on a budget,as I am,you'll love the Sorrento se.I raced this bike twice and finnished sixth both time, I don't think I would have done better with a more expensive bike. I upgraded some parts...for the fun of it! Simply said: It is a good bike...You don't need more for mountain biking,I mean real mountain biking you know the one where you look around and think this is life!. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a weekend warrior
from Cleveland, Ohio
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got my Sorrentto about 3 months ago, and while I agree it is an entry-level mountain bike, it is a very tough one. After adding the essentials such as end-bars, clippless pedals, v-brakes, etc... This bike has managed to impress me. I have been a heavy duty trail rider for years, and I love this bike. The combination of low price, plus the all-around setup of it, makes it a great bike. For the price, you would be hard pressed to find a better bike with the same features as this one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hugh
a weekend warrior
from australia
Date Reviewed: May 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i bought the sorrento se model approx. 1 year ago and found that its is a good
starters bike, throughout the year ive up graded the parts on it, including downhill bars, V-brakes, 636 pedals. but have now started to out perform this bike and an starting to damage the major components and frame. it too bad about the 1 threaded steerer, carnt upgrade the shocks to anything worthwhile. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Weymouth
a weekend warrior
from St Louis, MO
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought this bike and have found it to be a great deal for the price. Nicely priced. Front suspension has good amount of travel. Easy pedaler. Seat could be a little more padded. I have no complaints about this bike. It is traveling with me this summer to Breckenridge Colorado to be really tested. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spencer Ostrom
a weekend warrior
from Conway, AR
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently purchased this bike at a local bike shop. After conversing with the owner of the shop. He suggested the serrento as a good starter bike. So i bought it after trying out all the other bikes that he had to offer. It is one of the best buys that I have made. Price and quality of the bike is great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Forcum
a weekend warrior
from Decatur,IL
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the 98'Diamondback Sorrento as a bike for getting me around the college campus. But after riding it a bit i realized that this was much too good of a bike to restrict it to the city streets. It handles the trails very well. and is increadible fast. You can spend $800 and $900 dollars on another Chromo Hardtail and get the same performance. If your going to do alot of Riding your gonna want to take the reflectors off, replace the seat with something a little thinner and get some clipless peadeals. I love my bike so much that Im taking it to the Smoky Mountains In Tennesee this summer! Now to find a front suspension fork worth of my bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Smith
a weekend warrior
from Utah, USA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I resently bought a '98 DiamondBack Sorrento with 280 series RST shocks. It rides very smoothly. I have no complaints. I paid $380 for it at a near by bike shop. Please send me some info on it as the shop had only general info. I will type 6 more words. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eddie Hibbard III
a weekend warrior
from Ocean Springs,Ms
Date Reviewed: March 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
About 5 months ago I started thinking about how much fun it was to ride a bike, so I started looking around for a moutain bike that was affordable and still rugged enough to handle the trails. When I first bought it I was scared to get it dirty, then I finally realised that ATB is what it's all about. The next weekend I got off I took it out to Chikasabougue Park and gave it a pretty good run. I thought it held up pretty well for the first time out, but then the next weekend Vince and I went out to the same park and made it live up to its name. Vince has a Cannondale F400 and I thought my bike held up just as well as his did. Indeed if you are looking for a MTB that is affordable, yet strong enough to handle the trails then I do believe that the DIAMONDBACK SORENTO is indeed worth the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Pikas
a cross-country rider
from Cyprus
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike 4 years ago . Mine was equiped with shimano 200 gs , and shimano biopace crank . I love this bike , i had some problems with the chain falling in the front derailleur .
I think its a great starter bike , and recomend it to anyone starting . Its not so good at climping , but its a bulletproof bike . I think my next bike will be Diamondback | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dana A. Bachman
a weekend warrior
from Frederick, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have just bought a Diamondback Sorrento SE (1997). I thoroughly enjoy its feel, handling and overall feel. I tried TREK bikes and some SPECIALIZED, but this one felt right. I like the speed shifters and the front RST shocks. I added a Gelsof seat, which really helps me since I am kinda big (6'3 + 230 lbs) The color was killer too. BRIGHT red, which is my favorite! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Bosch
a cross-country rider
from MO
Date Reviewed: December 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Sorrento about 3 years ago. I thought it was a great bike to start on. It was fine on the ruff trails but it struggled on the steep grades. I like the way the bike handled but it could not take the abuse I gave it. Two bottom brackets later and a bent rear rim...it now collects dust in my basement.
The Sorrento was my first mountain bike and did just about all i asked of it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anthony
a weekend warrior
from New York USA
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased a Sorrento 2 years ago, and at first I was very happy with it. But as I started riding more I realized it wasn't so great. I now ride a Trek 6500, which I consider an excellent bike. I think the Sorrento is a bike that should be purchased to learn on and later on in the future upgrade to a better bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamie Blumenfeld
a cross-country rider
from Boston
Date Reviewed: November 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Uh, this was a bike that I refused to sell at our shop. It is not that it is so bad as that there are better bikes for the money.At this price range I would suggest looking at Raleigh, they hace consistently underpriced their bikes for the last two years by $50 or so... If you buy it realize that you should spend little money on it, do not invest any money in upgrades, just tune it up and replace broken stuff with alivio. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Jaen
a weekend warrior
from Burlingame, CA ( UAS )
Date Reviewed: November 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
From : John J. age 14 For around 2 hundred bucks its a great bike. For anyone whi doesn't wanna go broke buying it you'll love it. Rides great as well as looks great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny Mac
a cross-country rider
from England
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I,ve Had my sorrento for just over a year and broke just about everything on it, at least everything is cheap to replace. I ride like a hooligan and love it.
I, am now slightly better off and will be buying a new bike soon and will be giving it to my girlfriend who will probably treat it better.
If your skint get one thrash it, crash it love it
Farewell old friend | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Shaw
a weekend warrior
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: September 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the Sorrento sport with alivio components and front shocks for a closeout price. Have to say I like this bike a lot, especialy at such a low price. All parts have held up to mountain riding. May be a little heavy, although mine is too large for me, a full chromo frame would not be amiss. A great entry level bike for someone who is experimenting with the sport. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wade Smith
a weekend warrior
from Charleston,WV,USA
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
First Diamond Back I ever had , love it. Nice price for entry level rider. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drew Dunn
a cross-country rider
from Columbia SC
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Some of you people are either getting jipped by your dealers or you just suck a fat one when it comes to bikes!!!! I've had a Sorrento SE for 4 and a half months, nothing has gone wrong. Yes the seat is pure cement but the way I ride I don't exactly sit down too much. You don't sit when you grab air!! My bike came loaded with a combo of Acera and Altus stuff. I did bend the 15 dollar rims out of proportion and had to replace the wheel and settle for a Sovos hub but that was my Bad. How bout you jerk offs learn how to ride a bike before posting reviews. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Politylo
a weekend warrior
from Herkimer,, NY USA
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought a 97 Diamondback Sorrento. For the weekend warrior who doesn't need suspension this is a great bike. Its light, good components, comfortable seat , gripshift and more! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan
a weekend warrior
from Western Australia
Date Reviewed: May 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Initially this appeared to be a good bike. But after about two months of road use only the compnoents gave way, chain stretched - and that was just on the road.Seatpost, handlebars and bar-ends were good. However it needs better comonents, full CroMo wouldn't go astray and get rid of the grip shifts. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dana
a weekend warrior
from Pinellas Park, Florida
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Sorrento (not the SE) one year ago. I got it for $259 as a '95 closeout. It lasted well during the year. People complain about low-end parts breaking. This had all AceraX and it's still going strong. The bike is too big for me, so I tended to ride over and through a lot of stuff. Still nothing broke. For an entry level bike I couldn't be more pleased. I just sold it today for $150, and had to turn down another person who wanted it. If you're not sure you want to get into mountain biking, or can't afford much, this is a good bike to start on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MARK SOLOMON
a weekend warrior
from PALATKA,FL.USA
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS AGO MYSELF AND TWO OTHER FRIENDS DECIDED TO PURCHASE BIKES AND GET INVOLVED IN RIDING.A LARGE SECTION OF THE FLORIDA TRAIL RUNS THROUGH PUTNAM COUNTY AND WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO EXPLORE.AFTER EXAUSTING HOURS AND SEVERAL WEEKS OF LOOKING AT THE WIDE SELECTION OF BIKES,WE ENDED UP AT AT A DIAMONDBACK DISTRIBUTER IN GAINESVILLE,FL.WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE SORRENTO SE.THEN WE DID SOMETHING CRAZY!WE ALL THREE DECIDED TO BUY OUR WIVES A BIKE TOO,HOWEVER,NO ONE COULD FORK OUT THE CASH FOR TWO SORRENTO SE BIKES,SO WE SETTLED FOR THE '96 SORRENTO. ME AND THE TWO FRIENDS RIDE AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK AROUND SEVERAL LOCAL SPOTS,THEN ONCE A WEEK WE TRAVEL TO THE SANTOS TRAIL-HEAD IN OCALA OR TO HANNA PARK IN JACKSONVILLE. I MUST TELL YOU THAT I AM EXTREMELY SATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE!I CONSIDER MYSELF TO BE A FAIRLY EXPERIENCED RIDER AND I TRY TO PUSH MY LIMITS ON EACH RIDE.SO FAR THE ONLY DAMAGE AND PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH MY SORRENTO HAVE BEEN SELF INFLICTED SCRATCHES AND BENT COMPONENTS CAUSED BY MY STYLE OF RIDING. MY WIFE AND I ENJOY LEISURELY RIDES AT NIGHT AND SHE LOVES HER BIKE!BOTH BIKES HAVE A WEEKLY CLEANSING AND THUROUGH INSPECTION FOR LOOSE,WORN,OR DAMAGED COMPONENTS.`AND THEY SLEEP IN THE HOUSE!' I HOPE TO RIDE FOR YEARS TO COME AND FELL CERTIAN MY SORRENTO WILL TAKE ME TO MANY WONDERFUL PLACES. SORRY THIS IS NOT A REVIEW FOR THE `SE',BUT I HAD TO TELL SOMEONE.THANKS FOR LISTENING! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Rake
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have found the Sorrento SE that I had for 2 months to be a good beginners bike
bike. But like all of Diamond Back's bikes, the Sorrento SE is overpriced and
underdone. Sure its got suspension, but put in the same amount of money on a
nice rigid rig and upgrade to some decent suspension later and you won't regret
it. I am just annoyed at the amount of generic parts I had on my bike. All of
components got sloppy real fast and required continual adjustment. If you want
a bike that is good for a once a month ride (definately not a hard one) then the
may be your bike. Most likely not, though.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
S. R.
a weekend warrior
from La Junta, CO USA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned a Sorrento and a Sorrento SE. I have to say that this is pound for pound, the Sorrento SE is the best buy that one could get on a mountain bike. The front suspension gives the already excellent Sorrento another plus. If one is into being a weekend warrior or a beginning mountain biker, I think this will make you fall in love with the already popular sport. Anyone would be stupid not to get the Sorrento SE!!!! Go buy it today. Being from the mountainous Colorado, I believe that this is the best bike for the Salida Mountains and the dirt tracks around La Junta. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sloan
a cross-country rider
from Laguna, Ca.
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Sorrento Sport about 18 months ago and have put about 1200 dirt miles on it since. I was interested in an entry-level bike to see if I would enjoy the sport. Yeh I know it's heavy and it doesn't climb real well, but I figure I'll just be that much better when I break down and buy a real bike. The components aren't great (I've had to replace the bottom bracket, cassette, rear skewer, and chain), but I've had a great time. I'm 6'2' and 200 and this is not a bike for bigger riders due to the low-grade components that wear out easy. The shock is entry level but does provide some relief. Is this a great bike? - No. Is this a good entry level bike to have some fun on and learn the sport? - Absolutely! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a cross-country rider
from Blossvale NY USA
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the Sorrento Sport with the RST 150 front fork. In the beginning, with no riding knowledge, it was a great bike. I then went to college in PLattsburgh NY and the mountains let me know that I hadn't made the best choice in bikes. The rear triangle is the heaviest part and drags in the air, the suspesion just plain sucked, but it did take an awful beating gracefully. After a year, I sold it to my brother and bought a Gary Fisher. Never looked back since!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Troy Whigham
a weekend warrior
from Tampa, Fl
Date Reviewed: March 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the Diamondback Sorrento, which has the equivalent frame as the Sorrento SE but with one step down component groups. Even so, at a price of $300.00 USD the Sorrento is a good starter bike for me. I ride in flat, level terrain (hey, Florida has not mountains) that tends to be very muddy and covered with cypress tree knees. The 100% Cro-moly frame and 100% Cro-Moly fork give the Sorrento the strength and flexibility I need to navigate unstable environments, and I know that I can decrease the overall weight of the bike by upgrading to lighter components as I get the time and the money. The welds are very good, though I did spot an imperfection the size of a pin prick in the weld where the top bar meets the front bar (the bar holding the handle bar and fork together) and a slight shading in the paint on my wife's bike in this same area. My wife's bike also tends to stay slightly out of gear in one of the mid-range gears, but this may be due to rider error (and of course I'm not going to say anything to her). As of February 1997, Diamondback was the only manufacturer offering 100% cro-moly frame and fork in that price range. My other two considerations: Raleigh and Trek, either cut corners on the steel or on the components. For the money, I believe that Diamondback offers the best package. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Myers
a weekend warrior
from Carmel, Indiana
Date Reviewed: March 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike (Sorrento DX) prior to my Freshman year at college, since then it has been jumped, bumped, smashed , and slammed into curbs, rocks, and potholes. This bike is tough as nails. The only problems I have had have been with a few flat tires. The frame on this bike is excellent, and it gets you where you need to go. The overall components are decent, but i've since upgraded to LX componentry which makes a world of difference in performance. If you couple that with a rockshox quadra fork , you've got an excellent college bike. For those of you who say that college is no test of a mountain bike's abilities obviously are clueless. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron McKenzie
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: January 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my sorrento not long ago, about two weeks. Buying the bike is the second best thing I have ever done. It will go wherever I want it to, whichever speed I want it to. The A$600 price tag scares some people off, but personally I think the bike is worth it and expect to have it for a lot more years too come. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Moore
a racer
from HIghland, MIchigan,USA
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think Diamondback is worth at least 3 stars. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a cross-country rider
from page,arizona
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I like this bike a lot. It's a good bike for beginner bikers. I find it to be pretty tough and durable. I like the colors (escpecially the grey and yellow). It is affordable yet is still is nice enough you can do some real biking. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
D. Sturrus
a cross-country rider
from Hinsdale, IL
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Sorrento DX in July. I upgraded it with a Quadra 5 and it works fairly well. It is quite heavy and keeps breaking on me. I have had problems especially with the brakes and with the drivetrain. It won't shift into all the gears for me. Overall the components aren't that great, especially the tires and the brakes. I don't know why the drivetrain is causing me problems since it is mostly shimano. I've given up on it and am planning to buy a new bike this coming summer, probably not Diamondback this time. The bike overall is heavy but has a strong frame. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Buffy
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a Sorento SE and it sucks. It is definitly not worth spending
the money on. This bike is a tank. I ride in Wilder ranch, north of Santa Cruz
and practicaly die climbing up a hill. Down hill is not that bad because of the
wieght. The RST shocks bite hard. I already bottomed them out. Grip Shift
bites too. The only good thing on the bike is the Selle San Marco seat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mikey
a cross-country rider
from Myrtle Beach
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
If you just spent your money on this lousy bike I really feel bad for you I hope yours came equipped with something besides Alivio. Rock on!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
L.J. Williamson
a weekend warrior
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Sorrento DX (no shocks) in the Spring and loved it! The components are really great for the price class - $370 w/Alivio derailleurs, 400 Grip Shifter, Hi-Ten CroMo frame & Tange CroMo forks, and Microdrive Hyperglide C crank set. The Chang Star brakes have been a sore spot for a lot of people, but I never had a problem with them. I've since sold the bike and switched to a true mtn bike, but this is a great all-terrain ride for the dough. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin
a cross-country rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
So far I have been very happy with this bike. I came straight from cheap department store bikes, so anything was better, but I had a chance to ride some of my friends bikes and had a good idea what I was after. I bent my first bike quite a bit so I was looking for a cheapish ($600Australian) bombproof bike. This bike has a cromo main frame and a RST 170 suspension fork with alivio, aceraX components. I have had the bike now for a couple of months and done some really silly things on it that would have bent the wheels on my original bike. There is very little flex in the frame which I like though this may be because I am a very light rider, 65kg. Also the suspension fork is set perfectly for my weight even though it is not adjustable. The wheels are also very good, they are still perfectly true. The EZ fire shifters are absolutely awsome to use and the bike is really comfortable to ride. One thing I am still getting used to is that the bike goes where I want it to at all spee!
ds, form walking pace to really, really silly speeds. For a students bike I am very happy with it and give it five stars. | | Overall Rating: |
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