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Diamondback Response Sport Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Reviews

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:31:06 +0000

The Response Sport combines the perfect blend of hardtail performance with rugged utility to form the ideal hardtail all-purpose trail bike. The Response Sport is built up around a frame that features our Strongbox top and down tubes and heat-treated 6061 T-6 aluminum. If a solid and reliable hardtail all mountain bike is what you are after, choose the disc brake-equipped Response Sport.
It may seem shocking to some, but there are still several situations where you’re better off on a hardtail than a full-suspension mountain bike, such as when riding to class, dirt jumping, riding on smoother trails, or just cruising around the neighborhood. Enter the Diamondback Response Sport mountain bike, which combines the perfect blend of hardtail performance with rugged utility. The Response Sport–which shares the same frame and several of the components of the pricier Response Comp–is equipped with an aluminum all-mountain hardtail frame with a strongbox top tube, a Spinner Edge 120mm suspension fork, eight-speed trigger shifters, Kenda Klaw XT 2.0 tires, and a WTB Pure V sport saddle. The Response Sport also offers several upgrades from the base-model Response, including an SRAM ISO-Flow crank set with replaceable chain rings, Hayes mechanical disc brakes, and Weinmann double-wall rims.

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Lifetime on the frame, 5 years on the fork, 1 year on components, 1 year on labor for the frame, 30 days on labor for parts

Technical Details

-Hardtail 26-inch mountain bike with aluminum all-mountain frame
-Spinner Edge 120mm suspension fork; 8-speed trigger shifters
-SRAM ISO-Flow crank set with replaceable chain rings; WTB Pure V sport saddle
-Hayes mechanical disc brakes with 6-inch rotors; double-wall rims
-Available in 14-, 16-, 18-, 20, or 22-inch frames; comes in white or dirty blue color

Customer Reviews

By John C. Nolin
The Diamondback Response Sport is a very good value in a hardtail mountain bike as you are getting a relatively high end frame design with mid range components. The modified top tube design is a strengthen design borrowed from higher end Diamondback models and similar to some Specialized bikes.

The only catch is that the shift levers and front caliper are not up to the same quality as the rest of the package. The platform pedals are OK for around town and park trails, but you may want to upgrade them for serious single track riding.

I combined this with a top quality suspension seatpost which I find to be the optimum combination of lighter weight and control with some softening of the roughest bumps. The Diamondback site and some retailers have a more complete description of which frame size is most appropriate for your height. The advantage of buying from Amazon is that you can readily get XS, S or XL frame sizes rather than having to settle for Medium or Large at a local shop or sporting goods box store.

The bike arrives mostly assembled, but plan to spend a full Saturday afternoon to correctly reset the derailer travel limits and align the front caliper if you do not take it to a local shop for a professional tune up.

By j burandt (So Cal)
bike is really nice for the money. Bought about a year ago for over 500, and it is worth every penny. Frame is super strong, components are definitely entry level, but are very serviceable.

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do a Smith Stall : BMX Tricks

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:29:14 +0000

Learn the BMX trick called the smith stall in this instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do a 180 on a BMX Bike: BMX Tricks

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:30:41 +0000

Learn to do the BMX trick called the 180 in this instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do a Feeble Stall : BMX Tricks

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:35:06 +0000

Learn the BMX trick called the feeble stall in this instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do a Bunny Hop : BMX Tricks

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:31:18 +0000

Learn how to do the BMX trick called the Bunny Hop in this instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do a Fufanu : BMX Tricks

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:29:10 +0000

Learn the BMX trick called Fufanu in this free instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do a Tail Tap on a Bike Ramp : BMX Tricks

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:29:59 +0000

Learn the BMX trick called the Tail Tap in this free instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Drop in on a Ramp : BMX Tricks

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:31:05 +0000

Learn the BMX trick called the Drop In – free video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do an Ice Pick : BMX Tricks

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:29:41 +0000

Learn how to do the BMX trick called the ice pick in this instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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BMX Bike Tricks & Jumps : How to Do a Bar Spin : BMX Tricks

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:30:35 +0000

Learn the BMX trick called the Bar Spin in this free instructional video. Expert: Michael Novelli Bio: Michael Novelli ha estado haciendo acrobacias en bicicletas BMX por más de 11 años. Filmmaker: Michael Novelli

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