Diamondback Edgewood LX Men's Sport Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)For the uniformed... Raleigh & Diamondback bikes are basically the same bikes. Same company. This bike compares to a 2010 Raleigh Route 3.0 priced about $385 from a bike shop. Here comes the good & the bad.
The good: If you are even somewhat mechanically inclined, you can most likely assemble it yourself. The bad: An assembled bike does NOT mean a 100% perfectly working bike. You will need to know and/or figure out how to adjust the derailleurs & brakes cables. Plenty of good info via the Internet. All you need do is use Google.
The good: Save $85 by buying on-line & assembling the bike yourself. The bad: No dealer follow up service. Most bike shops offer at least one FREE follow up tune-up/check-up. Shift & brake cables do stretch over time...usually within the first month of good riding. Some bike shops offer one year of free follow up service. Mine offers free adjustments for LIFE! Is it worth the extra $85?
The good: Four different frame sizes to choose from. Not like a discount store that offers only one with that "One-size-fits-all" mentality. WRONG! It doesn't matter if you're 5' 2" tall or 6' 6" tall. There's a bike the right size for you. The bad: Know in advance what frame size you need EXACTLY. Example...I'm 5' 10" tall. That's not overly tall. One would think that would be a 17" medium frame. Wrong. Raleigh lists a 19" frame as medium...and they are right. A 17" frame would best fit someone shorter than 5' 10" - around 5' 8" tall.
The good: Contrary to the description, the rear cog (gears) are not Shimano 7-speed freewheel (13-28t). They are Shimano MegaRange, 7-speed: 14-34. That 34 tooth low gear is great for pulling hills. The bad: It's a freewheel & not a cassette hub. A freewheel hub simply screws on. A cassette has splines that slide into the hub and is held in place with a locking ring. This is the new standard that will take more use and abuse.
The good: An Avenir Plush Saddle (Black). Same saddle (seat) used on Raleigh Hybrid Bikes. There is no bad. Very comfy.
Bottom line: Nice bike for the casual cyclist. For the serious cyclist, invest a few bucks more and get one with a cassette hub vs. the freewheel hub. Still a LOT BETTER than anything found at Wal-Mart, K-Mart & the like. If taken care of properly, this bike will last a lifetime. I really hate to be the lowest rating here, but I fall into that "serious cyclist" category. I own two bikes, the Raleigh being my main ride. It has almost 1,300 miles on it in less than two years. Between the two bikes, I'm guessing well over 2,000 in the past two years. This bike comes close to my Raleigh is worth every penney.


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Having trouble deciding whether the comforts of a comfort bike are more important than the efficiency of a road bike? Why not enjoy the best of both with a hybrid? The Diamondback Edgewood combines the simplicity of the Kalamar with the performance and quality of the Menona, making it ideal for everything to casual commutes to recreational rides. The Edgewood is equipped with such features as a lightweight heat-treated aluminum frame, a Suntour 63mm suspension fork, Shimano EF-50 seven-speed EZ-Fire shifters, aluminum double-tunnel rims, Tektro linear pull brakes, and Avenir dual-density ergo-shaped grips. The features add up to a high-quality bike that's comfortable enough for a beach town yet sleek enough for rural roads.
Specifications:
Sizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches), large (19 inches), extra-large (21 inches)
Frame: DB 6061-T6 aluminum hybrid with formed tubes, replaceable derailleur hanger, water bottle mounts
Fork: SR Suntour M2000-N 63mm travel with alloy crown
Rear shock: N/A
Cranks: SR NEX208 with chain guard, 28/38/48t
Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
Front derailleur: Microshift M22
Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus
Shifter: Shimano EF-50 7-speed
Brake levers: Shimano EF-50
Brakes: Tektro linear pull
Gear: Shimano 7-speed freewheel (13-28t)
Rims: 32H SSW700 double-tunnel alloy
Tires: Kenda Cross 700 x 40c
Pedals: Avenir comfort platform
Handlebar: Comfort riser 50mm
Stem: Alloy adjustable quill
Seatpost: Alloy suspension 27.2mm
Seat: DB Deluxe hybrid double-density base with coil spring
Headset: Threaded 1-1/8 inch
Chain: Threaded 1-1/8 inch
Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front), 32H alloy cassette QR (rear)
Spokes: 14g stainless steel
Grips: Avenir Ergo 3-D comfort
Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner's manual

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