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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

1738.0. "Feedback wanted on Diamond Back Bike" by TADSKI::STOCKDALE () Tue Sep 11 1990 08:28

    I plan on buying my 15 year old a mountain bike. We looked at the
    Diamond Back the Sorento model. The cost of the bike is approximately
    $300. The sales person who I knew felt that this was a very good
    bike for that price and he highly recommended it for my son.
    I am looking for comments about this particular model or manufacturer
    and price if you feel its excessive. I thought that the price was
    reasonable. This is a 21 speed bike. 
    All comments would be appreciated.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Jack

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1738.1	I own a DB	TOPTEN::PLEVA	Fat birds don't fly...	`Tue Sep 18 1990 22:24`	6
	I own a Diamond Back Ascent EX that I purchased new in 2/89 for $375. I have over 2k miles on it and no problems. I recommend DB's.
1738.2	My son has a DB Ascent EX	WFOV11::SISE		`Wed Sep 19 1990 10:49`	8
	VERY nice bike. It's more comfortable to ride than my IBOC, as it has more "relaxed" geometrey. The Mt. LX workes flawlessly (sp?) I recommend the Ascent EX highley. John
1738.3		SX4GTO::BERNARD	Dave from Cleveland	`Wed Sep 19 1990 11:55`	8
	I don't know about the bike the base note mentions, but since the replies mention the Ascent EX, I'll throw my two cents in. I just bought one a couple weeks ago. Although this brand was not my first preferance, I couldn't pass up the price. I bought a new Ascent EX with Diore components for $419. It usually lists for $520. Dave
1738.4	Topanga - similar to Sorento	MOVIES::HOGG	An empty desk, a full wastebin	`Mon Sep 24 1990 05:21`	8
	I recently bought a Diamond Back Topanga: looks like the same frame as the Sorento, but with the Shimano 300-LX gear-set, and 'Farmer John' tyres. Excellent bike, well-engineered. 300$ does seem a bargain: the Sorento retails in UK for just under 300 pounds - that's about 540$ just now :-) Jim.
1738.5		HPSTEK::RGOOD		`Tue Sep 25 1990 17:55`	9
	I bought a Diamond Back Apex last week. I like it, it's very rugged I have to keep telling myself it's a bike not a bulldozer as I crash thru the underbrush on bushwhacks. I got a great deal @ Steve's Mass Transit in Marlboro as a 1990 leftover. He added a couple of goodies free and service is top notch. It is Deore DX equipped. Roger
1738.6	Diamond Back Topanga	BAHTAT::HILTON	Beer...now there's a temporary solution	`Mon May 24 1993 09:16`	12
	Any comments on last years Diamond Back Topanga? I have the chance to get one for �240 brand new, I'm told they retail here in the UK for �400. It will be my first mountain bike, I've hired a few before and would expect this one to take a bit of stick once I'm used to it and fir enough! Greg
1738.7	Specs neeeded	BAHTAT::HILTON	Beer...now there's a temporary solution	`Mon May 24 1993 16:18`	7
	would anyone have the specs ie componetry of the Diamond Back Topanga ie gears, brakes, frame etc? Cheers, Greg
1738.8		9IRON::POWIS		`Tue May 25 1993 08:29`	9
	re: .6, .7 I have a Topanga that I bought 2 years ago. It's pretty much an "entry level" mountain bike. It uses Shimano 300LX componentry w/ the thumb-operated shifters (I forget what Shimano's "name of the year" was for those). The frame is CroMo. The bike is fairly heavy, about 30 pounds. It seems durable - the only damage so far was a broken rear derailluer when I got a branch jammed in my chain. I ride it mostly (90%) off-road. Not a bad bike, but I'd like something lighter, maybe w/suspension.