# mountain bike people come in! **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 29, 2007, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708 "2007-01-29T13:02:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/1 "2007-01-29T13:02:26Z")
anyone have any input on one of these. [http://www.diamondback.com/items.asp?deptid=13&itemid=181](http://www.diamondback.com/items.asp?deptid=13&itemid=181) ---
**Author:** ![imported\_Sleeper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sleeper/32/5939_2.png) [@imported\_Sleeper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Sleeper)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/2 "2007-01-29T13:04:16Z")
Diamondback= junk Don,been that way since they first came out an started making BMX bikes ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/3 "2007-01-29T13:29:35Z")
I’d rock the shit out of it. ---
**Author:** ![85TransAm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/e68b1a/32.png) [@85TransAm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85TransAm)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/4 "2007-01-29T13:36:10Z")
> [@Better Days Video-Sabres](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/better-days-video-sabres/27585/6): > > Diamondback= junk Don,been that way since they first came out an started making BMX bikes I’m not so sure if there junk… diamondback def wouldn’t be my first choice ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/5 "2007-01-29T13:40:05Z")
S&M bikes ftw! dont think they make mountain bikes tho… ---
**Author:** ![newchic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newchic/32/5989_2.png) [@newchic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newchic)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/6 "2007-01-29T13:44:40Z")
> [@eurodad"](#): > > anyone have any input on one of these. > > [http://www.diamondback.com/items.asp?deptid=13&itemid=181](http://www.diamondback.com/items.asp?deptid=13&itemid=181) Did you fix the book shelf? ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/7 "2007-01-29T13:47:25Z")
> [@My 1968 Mustang Fastback (now Satin Black).](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1968-mustang-fastback-now-satin-black/23335/59): > > Did you fix the book shelf? measure and marked, just need to cut and screw ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/8 "2007-01-29T13:57:15Z")
It all depends on what you wanna do with it, if you plan on getting crazy or just minor shit. I have a Diamondback BMX bike that I like, but I haven’t heard too many good things about the mountain bikes as far as quality in the components go, so on. I have a pretty low end Trek, but it’s still pretty nice and they have many different bikes for budget/performance. Regardless it’s one of those “you get what you pay for” things. I’d def, recommend a Trek though, if anything, or even like a Gary Fisher. ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/9 "2007-01-29T14:13:20Z")
> [@nyspeed help me decide!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-help-me-decide/27573/33): > > It all depends on what you wanna do with it, if you plan on getting crazy or just minor shit. I have a Diamondback BMX bike that I like, but I haven’t heard too many good things about the mountain bikes as far as quality in the components go, so on. I have a pretty low end Trek, but it’s still pretty nice and they have many different bikes for budget/performance. Regardless it’s one of those “you get what you pay for” things. I’d def, recommend a Trek though, if anything, or even like a Gary Fisher. i’m looking for something cheap for a reason. i will not be jumping it, but i will ride a few dirt trails. no hill climbs, moslty road riding. i want full susp just for the cool factor. the one i found had the rear derrailer upgraded to the shimano xt. i can probably own it for under 150 ---
**Author:** ![newchic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newchic/32/5989_2.png) [@newchic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newchic)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/10 "2007-01-29T14:19:15Z")
> [@Anyone know where Jim's steak out Gets the SS sheeting in their kitchens?4X8 sheet](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-where-jims-steak-out-gets-the-ss-sheeting-in-their-kitchens-4x8-sheet/27602/5): > > i’m looking for something cheap for a reason. i will not be jumping it, but i will ride a few dirt trails. no hill climbs, moslty road riding. i want full susp just for the cool factor. the one i found had the rear derrailer upgraded to the shimano xt. i can probably own it for under 150 Trying to be “cool” is what lands your ass in trouble everytime… Just like it woud be cool to put that stinky motorcycle motor in my TB and go to JJ’s… ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/11 "2007-01-29T14:21:05Z")
> [@Feeling the Pressure yet?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeling-the-pressure-yet/27352/33): > > Trying to be “cool” is what lands your ass in trouble everytime… > > Just like it woud be cool to put that stinky motorcycle motor in my TB and go to JJ’s… lol-z ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/12 "2007-01-29T14:28:08Z")
> [@Feeling the Pressure yet?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeling-the-pressure-yet/27352/33): > > Trying to be “cool” is what lands your ass in trouble everytime… > > Just like it woud be cool to put that stinky motorcycle motor in my TB and go to JJ’s… 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/13 "2007-01-29T14:32:22Z")
if your not running it hard diamond backs are fine. i had my trek witha just front suspension and i loved it did the 100mile ride on the yough bike trail with it ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/14 "2007-01-29T14:39:35Z")
> [@Feeling the Pressure yet?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeling-the-pressure-yet/27352/33): > > Trying to be “cool” is what lands your ass in trouble everytime… > > Just like it woud be cool to put that stinky motorcycle motor in my TB and go to JJ’s… my old ass can’t handle the bumps. i need a bike with suspension! ---
**Author:** ![newchic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newchic/32/5989_2.png) [@newchic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newchic)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/15 "2007-01-29T14:48:21Z")
> [@Car Audio Shops](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-audio-shops/27597/9): > > my old ass can’t handle the bumps. i need a bike with suspension! Your old ass can handle bumping me around all night… what’s the difference? ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/16 "2007-01-29T14:54:39Z")
> [@WTB: RAZR](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-razr/27355/13): > > Your old ass can handle bumping me around all night… what’s the difference? :owned: ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/17 "2007-01-29T15:05:50Z")
> [@WTB: RAZR](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-razr/27355/13): > > Your old ass can handle bumping me around all night… what’s the difference? the bed has suspension ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/18 "2007-01-29T15:09:24Z")
> [@WTB: RAZR](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-razr/27355/13): > > Your old ass can handle bumping me around all night… what’s the difference? the bed has suspension ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/19 "2007-01-29T15:12:35Z")
Here’s the thing, though Diamondback’s are known to be mid level bikes, you still get what you pay for… and what you pay for in the mountain bike industry is weight. That Coil EX weighs about 38lbs. That is heavy, you’ll be struggling to pedal that thing up any hill. Its typical for a full suspension to be heavy, unless it has a good frame and components. My Gary Fisher weights around 27lbs, but is also 2300$. Also, coil actuated shocks are old technology. If you want a nice comfortable ride, get air actuated shocks. The only thing coils are good for now-a-days are for downhill rigs. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_Sleeper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sleeper/32/5939_2.png) [@imported\_Sleeper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Sleeper)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2007, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708/20 "2007-01-29T15:17:14Z")
> [@got the cj painted this weekend!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-the-cj-painted-this-weekend/27428/13): > > Here’s the thing, though Diamondback’s are known to be mid level bikes, you still get what you pay for… and what you pay for in the mountain bike industry is weight. > > That Coil EX weighs about 38lbs. That is heavy, you’ll be struggling to pedal that thing up any hill. Its typical for a full suspension to be heavy, unless it has a good frame and components. My Gary Fisher weights around 27lbs, but is also 2300$. > > Also, coil actuated shocks are old technology. If you want a nice comfortable ride, get air actuated shocks. The only thing coils are good for now-a-days are for downhill rigs. DB’s arer prone to weld breaks;) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708.md?page=2)