Where can I read a review on this Diamond Back Mountain bike?

iMacMart · 30 Aug 2007 at 17:30

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of getting this Diamond Back Sorrento FS 2007 Mountain Bike as part of a ride to work scheme as I get good discount, but I can't seem to find any where that does reviews on mountain bikes?

Can anyone help or point me in the right direction please?

Thanks

iMacMart · 31 Aug 2007 at 07:09

Well this is what it looks like, I'm going to order today I think

From what I remember Diamond back is a good make?

trojan698 · 31 Aug 2007 at 08:42

Never heard of them. How much do you have to spend?

iMacMart · 31 Aug 2007 at 09:12

trojan698 said:
Never heard of them. How much do you have to spend?

Well not a lot say £300?

Maybe stretch to £400, I know that's not a great deal when you are talking about suspension mountain bikes but I'd like to get summit comfortable all the same?

#Chri5# · 31 Aug 2007 at 12:41

TBH, any full suspension bike for £300-£400 is going to be compromised.

Might be worth grabbing a copy of the current What MTB magazine which is the Bike of the Year issue. They have a recommendation for a £300 hard-tail (a Dawes IIRC)

iMacMart · 31 Aug 2007 at 12:54

Hmmm

Damn these expensive bikes

I'm not a pro by any means I just want a smooth ride!

I'll go and grab a copy of that now though

Thanks

syke · 31 Aug 2007 at 12:55

£300 - Specialized Hard Rock

£400 - GT Avalanche 1.0 2006

iMacMart · 31 Aug 2007 at 13:19

Oh the Specialized Hard Rock looks like a nice bike for the cash

So are we saying unless I spend 1k+ rear suspension is not possible? However if I spend £300 - £400 and get rear suspension it will be cr*p?

So gents I know nothing about mountain bikes which is why I have come here for your advice

bam0 · 31 Aug 2007 at 13:26

tweakinfreak said:
Oh the Specialized Hard Rock looks like a nice bike for the cash

So are we saying unless I spend 1k+ rear suspension is not possible? However if I spend £300 - £400 and get rear suspension it will be cr*p?

So gents I know nothing about mountain bikes which is why I have come here for your advice

You can do plenty with a decent hardtail and unless you are doing the kind of riding that will make use of FS it's just extra weight to lug around, saps your power when you pedal and more bits that could go wrong.

syke · 31 Aug 2007 at 13:29

Out of the two; id get the Avalanche 1.0 2006 from evanscycles. Much much lighter of the two.

iMacMart · 31 Aug 2007 at 13:33

Funny you should mention Evans as that the place our company has the scheme running with!

Glad to hear others on here mention the same place

PlatinumFX · 31 Aug 2007 at 18:22

bam0 said:
You can do plenty with a decent hardtail and unless you are doing the kind of riding that will make use of FS it's just extra weight to lug around, saps your power when you pedal and more bits that could go wrong.

I couldn't have put it better myself.

FS does not equate to more comfort necessarily. A good saddle is all you need. If you get into the sporting side of it (as opposed to utility/commuting), get some padded shorts if your going to be hitting trails at the weekends.

Dingleberry88 · 31 Aug 2007 at 18:31

This gets a good review:

Decathlon Rockrider 6.3.

I got this for £250:

Review here.

I hate how people say you have to spend loads for a decent bike. :rolleyes:

syke · 31 Aug 2007 at 21:04

Seriously, the GT Avalanche 1.0 = £500-600 normally iirc.

Its one of the lightest bikes for sub £500.

And its £370.