# mountain bike people come in!

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**Created:** [January 29, 2007, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-bike-people-come-in/187708 "2007-01-29T13:02:26Z")\
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**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")

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> [@got the cj painted this weekend!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-the-cj-painted-this-weekend/27428/13):
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> 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.
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> 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$.
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> 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;)

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