Diamondback Response Sport

peted76
peted76 Posts: 6
edited August 2007 in MTB buying advice
I've been hanging on for a Claud Butler Cape Wrath D27 hardtail, but it's been three weeks here in the UK with none in stock anywhere and delivery has just slipped another two weeks

So I've been offered a Diamondback Response Sport for the same money, the spec looks good but this bike hasn't had much coverage so I don't know if it's a duffer or a winner.

It looks good but I don't know enough about the specs of things to be sure.

Does anyone know if this bike is any good for the price (less than) £450

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  • TheDisposer
    TheDisposer Posts: 12
    Hey pete,

    JeJames Cycles have good stock of 16" & 22".

    What size are you after mate?

    I think you'd be safe with either or! There both similar spec'd, same disc brakes etc etc!

    I'd go on cosmetics on this one mate.......or availability! hehe
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Its well specced, but have you tried it out?
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  • TheDisposer
    TheDisposer Posts: 12
    Which one supersonic??
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I mean the original guy! All new bikes should be tried out for basic sizing and handling.
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  • TheDisposer
    TheDisposer Posts: 12
    Yeh i agree with you there. But the specs of these bike are too close for them to be that different! Hence my recommendation! ;-)
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    You dont see that many DBs tested, but I agree on paper it looks very good! Just have to make sure the frame isn't a dud, and has silly geometry or summat.
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  • TheDisposer
    TheDisposer Posts: 12
    Yeh yeh, i think id stretch my budget a tiny little more and take a look at the Giant XtC 3.5. Great spec, great ride, great prices to be found online!
  • peted76
    peted76 Posts: 6
    Thanks guys, I particularly liked the D27 as I've tried the frame and it seemed to fit well, I'm 5'6 (and a half) with little legs (no laughing at the back!! LOL). That means I'm an 18" frame in the D27, I've "been told" the Diamondback in a 18" is a similar size frame and from the pics I can believe it?
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    It may well be the same height, but the top tube length, which is just as important, could be different. This will change the riding position you had on the D27 hence why you need to try it.
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  • peted76
    peted76 Posts: 6
    I'll see if I can get on one this weekend, thanks for the responses guys :) Much appreciated.
  • peted76
    peted76 Posts: 6
    I've only gone and found a Cape Wrath D27 in stock in my size!!

    Horay!
    Ordered and on the way :)
    Thanks for your help guys
  • stephen7276
    stephen7276 Posts: 3
    Hi,

    I'm going to buy my first bike and have readthe various threads on the recomendations. I've been offered a DB Response Sport for £350 which seems to be a good price and compared to others seems good value for money.

    Any tips for me when I check it out and is there anything better for a similar price ?

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