Diamondback Mountain Bikes

2/07/2012

Toes On The Nose 72Mm White Longboard Wheels (Set Of 4) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love these wheels. They don't slide, and they haven't given me any problems.
The only problem is that they're not very fast, due to being a bit stiff and a bit small.
They also get dirty (as expected).
Otherwise, they're awesome.

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2/06/2012

Park Tool BBT-22 Shimano Sealed Cartridge Bottom Bracket Tool Review

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(More customer reviews)Park Tool is widely regarded as the best bicycle-specific tool maker. This bottom bracket tool, essentially the socket end of a 1/2" drive socket wrench, makes it easy to see why. It's splined to fit Shimano sealed cartridge bottom brackets, just like a very similar socket I have from another manufacturer. The crucial differences are two: fit and contour. The tool snaps very precisely on to the bottom bracket, making easier work of a removal job that can be difficult due to overtightening or seized threads. Just as importantly, the top of the socket is contoured so that if the drive handle is providing insufficient leverage to do the job, one can fit a box end or open end wrench over the hex-shaped top of the socket. This makes possible the "desperation method," in which the socket must actually be bolted to the spindle of the bottom bracket and then turned a little at a time (often with much swearing, cheater pipes, etc). In the "seriously desperate" version of the desperation method, the tool can be bolted to the bottom bracket spindle and then clamped into a vice, with the entire frame being turned as a lever to move the seized threads. The shape of this tool makes that clamping possible.
If you have to do this, make sure to treat yourself to a beer or similar reward afterward. But with this tool, you can! If you're blessed not to need that method, this tool will work exactly as it should anyway, and for years to come.

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2/05/2012

Mongoose Men's XR250 Bicycle (Grey) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ill start off by saying if your just looking for a commute bike you might as well make it a comfortable ride, right? Well this has it, I was looking for something to get back and forth to work with. This in mind i live where there is a lot of curbs and bad roads etc. so I wanted something that had some suspension. 217 bucks plus i bought the Kryptonite 2 lock (35$) i say you cant beat it. It came the day it said it would, box in perfect condition and only need to adjust cables and attach front wheel, just a smidge of an adjustment to the derauiler and everything was just they way it was intended to be. oh and make sure you clean front disc brake BEFORE the first ride to insure it brakes-in the correct way. hope i help any furture buyers out there.

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2/04/2012

Polaris 600RR Women's Mountain Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this bike for my wife and it's a good one for the price. It's sturdy and easy to put together, however the front gear shift broke while I was adjusting it. I've ordered a new one and she can ride it in the meantime with just the rear gears, but even those are temperamental until I can adjust the front one. I put on a rear kickstand as the center stand seemed to get in the way a lot. Also, this frame is most suited for a taller female.

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2/03/2012

Atom ATS Carveboard Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased this Carveboard for my son's birthday & The item appeared to be cool he liked it until he road it but only after 1 day of use the tire went flat (blew out) impossible to fine replacement for.

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2/02/2012

Atom Lowrider Longboard Review

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(More customer reviews)The two previous reviewers may have had good intentions, but misleading information.
Reviewer 1) The problem is one of two things - only one worthy of any criticism at all:
a) Skateboards need to be adjusted. The kingpin nut is adjusted to allow the trucks to turn more/less easily, to taste, and to suit the rider's weight. Your "son" might be a little guy, not weighing much, and might require more than just an adjustment - that's no fault of the manufacturer. If he is:
b) The bushings in cheap trucks are often cheap, and more often than not, firm. Compounding that, this board puts the trucks on angles, meaning they will turn tighter when they turn - but it's simple physics that with the kingpins on angles, it takes more effort to turn. That's the trade off, always, with this design. Lighter riders also weigh less, so can provide less force to turn the board. All this adds up to one thing: You probably just need to invest in good, soft bushings for the trucks. They are about $5/set. Look for Khiro soft or med-soft bushings. It'll make those trucks work with that board's mounting angles and a lighter guys' weight.
Reviewer 2) It's not a drop through, it's a drop deck. It's hardly misleading wording on part of this seller. It's obviously not a drop-through to anyone who is shopping for a drop-through board. But it absolutely is a drop deck board - the deck surface is lower than perhaps even a drop-through, and the trucks are on angles on top of that, to facilitate the drop design. This is a common longboard design. A bit unfair to give a 1 star rating for a slight misnomer, given this absolutely is a drop deck, and it sounds like you don't even own it.

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New Pin-Tail deck design!The ultimate low carver.Riding this board is like riding a magic carpet. The Lowrider's super low profile geometry allows for incredibly easy pushing and superb carving.If you've considered buying a drop-through longboard this could be the board for you.

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