bluenote12
I am in the market for a new bike. I currently have a "walmart" type of bike that is getting old and is not in the best of shape. I want a new brand name bike however I dont know if I should go for either a hybrid or a mountain bike. Basically I am interested in a bike for exercise purposes. I plan on riding in parks and streets. Any suggestions? What is the avg. price that I should expect to pay for a starter bike? Should I buy it used or new?
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Hybrid 4 sure. If you're not off road all the time, why get a mountain bike? A hybrid can still handle trails of packed earth & finely crushed gravel.
Used or New? Depends on the size of your wallet. A good hybrid from a bike shop will start about $400 & go up. I have a 2008 Raleigh similar to those on the links below. 2010 models are $450. 2011 models may be slightly higher.
Hybrid 4 sure. If you're not off road all the time, why get a mountain bike? A hybrid can still handle trails of packed earth & finely crushed gravel.
Used or New? Depends on the size of your wallet. A good hybrid from a bike shop will start about $400 & go up. I have a 2008 Raleigh similar to those on the links below. 2010 models are $450. 2011 models may be slightly higher.
Are Diamond Backs good hybrid bikes?
Matt
I'm looking to buy my wife her first bike, and want to go with a hybrid. I've looked mostly at Treks and Konas (what I ride) in my price range, and recently saw some Diamond Backs on sale for about $50 cheaper. How would you comare these brands, keeping in mind I'm looking to spend 300-400 on it.
To clarify;
The Treks and Konas have been at two bike shops. I actually saw the Diamond Back at Dick's Sporting Goods by chance.
The Models are a Kona Dew and Diamond Back Vital 2LX. I don't remember the exact name of the Trek, but it was a performance hybrid pretty comparable to the Dew.
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Diamondback & Raleigh bikes are virtually the same. Both owned by the same company. Both use Avenir saddles, (seats) pedals & other parts. Both use anywhere from mid-grade to slightly higher end components. Just depends on what model you choose. I'll compare...
A Diamondback Edgewood LX â10 is basically the same as a Raleigh Route 3.0. The Raleigh retails at $384.99. The Diamondback can be found on Amazon.com for $299. You just have to assemble the bike yourself.
Both use a rear freewheel hub vs. a better cassette hub. But that should be fine as long as the bike is not over-loaded or has a super heavy rider. Both use a Shimano MegaRange rear cog (gears). That's great for uphill climbs. A good bike shop should give anywhere between 3 months to one year of free follow up service. But, if you can assemble a bike yourself & adjust the brake & shift cables - I think the Diamondback through Amazon.com is worth it.
In short...there's not a damn thing wrong with a Diamondback compared to any other comparable bike.
Diamondback & Raleigh bikes are virtually the same. Both owned by the same company. Both use Avenir saddles, (seats) pedals & other parts. Both use anywhere from mid-grade to slightly higher end components. Just depends on what model you choose. I'll compare...
A Diamondback Edgewood LX â10 is basically the same as a Raleigh Route 3.0. The Raleigh retails at $384.99. The Diamondback can be found on Amazon.com for $299. You just have to assemble the bike yourself.
Both use a rear freewheel hub vs. a better cassette hub. But that should be fine as long as the bike is not over-loaded or has a super heavy rider. Both use a Shimano MegaRange rear cog (gears). That's great for uphill climbs. A good bike shop should give anywhere between 3 months to one year of free follow up service. But, if you can assemble a bike yourself & adjust the brake & shift cables - I think the Diamondback through Amazon.com is worth it.
In short...there's not a damn thing wrong with a Diamondback compared to any other comparable bike.
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