what bike is this plz?

justin1978

Hi,
ive just brought a second hand from a well know auction site and have a bit of a problem.It needs new bearings in the swing arn but I have no idea what make it is.Its been re-sprayed so there are no markings on it at all.

I took it into my local bike shop but they wernt interested in it at all so im left scratching my head wondering what to do with it now as I don't want to ride it and damage it but im gagging to get out on it.

Im hoping and praying that somebody on here might recognize the frame shape and point me in the right direction.

Here are some pics

nicklouse

Bearings are nothing special. See what it says on them. And find another bike shop.

bikaholic

Looks like an earlier Diamondback FS bike.

Later ones had a gusset on the upper side at the seat tube/top tube junction. Current ones have an ergonomic swoop shape frame.

Take a picture of the derailleur hanger as that will give us more info on the frame.

cooldad

Whatever it is, the easiest way is still to take the old bearings out - they have to come out anyway.

supersonic

There are a few frames very similar to this - the aforementioned Diamond Back, Decathlon Rockrider SIX series, and certain Haro models. Plus a myriad of ebay specials, though the RockShox kit points it to a decent low to middle end model.

justin1978

Thanks guys for your replies.

I did have a tiny suspicion that it might be a diamondback but I couldn't find any pics on the internet and being out of the bike scene for about 15 years didn't help either lol

Just out of interest what kind of price would you of paid for the bike?

cooldad

I wouldn't have bought it. Of more relevance is what you paid.