Seth and Diamondback part ways
"Farewell and Thank You, Diamondback Bicycles" from Berm Peak
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Darth Lefty
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I've kicked myself for selling my X-caliber 8 a few years ago. Which got me looking recently for another hardtail. I came very close to ordering a new X-caliber 9.....but, dang, almost $2k for that? Looked on DB's site and saw the Sync'r, which is specced nearly identical, with very similar geo (X-9 is 1 degree slacker, but shorter reach), and I didn't want "another" 29'er in the stable. It's different, but kind of the same! 
When I saw the price, currently on sale for $1350, I was pretty much sold. I looked at other boutique and big name brands but kept going back to the DB. Salsa, Commencal, Specialized, Giant...I ordered the Sync'r.
I wouldn't mind seeing them update their bikes a bit, but I don't see them being a bad buy. Especially at the sale prices.
When I saw the price, currently on sale for $1350, I was pretty much sold. I looked at other boutique and big name brands but kept going back to the DB. Salsa, Commencal, Specialized, Giant...I ordered the Sync'r.I wouldn't mind seeing them update their bikes a bit, but I don't see them being a bad buy. Especially at the sale prices.
I'm 5'10" and ordered a medium. I feel the same, on the edge of medium and large, would rather it be on the smaller side than dealing with a bike that I may feel is too large.
I'm basically the same exact size. I'll let you know
Fit is perfect. Feels like this bike was made for my body's dimensions. And they must be scrounging for tires because mine came with 27.5x3.0 tires when 2.8 are listed on their site. I mean I'll take the extra width, they fit with no issue.
I will say that my monitor showed the lettering color as more red than orange.....it's orange. Dang it....I put RF chesters in red on it. Going to order some orange pedals, bits and pieces to tie it all together. Also replacing the deraileur with a GX. She gonna match my Jeep nicely though!
Will do. Have some dialing to do tomorrow since it's not shifting all that well. Need to bleed and bed the brakes as well. I only rode it up and down the street a little bit.
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Actually no. The "diamondback" bikes sold through sportchek arent diamondbacks at all. These bikes were designed and owned by Canadian tire, and only use Diamondback's name (with what i assume a royalty). They are actually repackaged Diadora bikes, a brand sportchek used to sell until 2022
I was thinking the discussion about whether or not DB would drop other riders was on this thread, but I guess it wasn't.
But, I'm here, so I'll update by saying that while browsing FB a while ago, an add from Troy Lee popped up featuring Micayla Gatto. She appears to be sponsored by YT now. And the only "Athlete" I can find listed on DB's crappy, infuriating site is Porter.
I did find this, though:
ride.diamondback.com
It appears they finally plan to "release" the new Yowie this summer. Pretty sure it said the same thing in 2022...but whatever.
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HTA: 67
STA: 75
I confess I don't look at many short travel bike specs...but it seems like my earlier statement about this bike being outdated before it ever goes on sale may be true.
But, I'm here, so I'll update by saying that while browsing FB a while ago, an add from Troy Lee popped up featuring Micayla Gatto. She appears to be sponsored by YT now. And the only "Athlete" I can find listed on DB's crappy, infuriating site is Porter.
I did find this, though:
The Origin Story of the Diamondback Yowie | Diamondback Bikes
Head on in to learn more about Diamondback's upcoming short travel mountain bike.
ride.diamondback.com
It appears they finally plan to "release" the new Yowie this summer. Pretty sure it said the same thing in 2022...but whatever.
HTA: 67
STA: 75
I confess I don't look at many short travel bike specs...but it seems like my earlier statement about this bike being outdated before it ever goes on sale may be true.
Actually, I stand corrected...
Looking around at some tests of other bikes in that travel range, the numbers are about where most are. Like I said, I haven't looked at many short travel bikes...
Looking around at some tests of other bikes in that travel range, the numbers are about where most are. Like I said, I haven't looked at many short travel bikes...
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