Any Good? Diamondback Outlook 2013 Mens

paulpreston
paulpreston Posts: 16
edited April 2013 in MTB beginners
http://www.diamondback.eu/MTB/ProductTy ... 10&pg=9000

Hi Everyone,

Just looking for any feedback on this Entry level Bike? I like the lockout feature on the front forks.

Retail £360 Company discount scheme I can purchase for £270

Good buy yes or no? Experience with Brand.

Reviews are hard to find.

Cheers Paul.

Comments

  • It's functional, and will do a job.
    Unfortunately the glory days of Diamondback are long-gone. Nowadays they sell online, catalogues and supermarkets. You won't find many reviews on 'official' bike websites as I don't think that they send their bikes for review.

    Are you restricted to certain companies to buy the bike from?
    I only ask because the goto bike at that price range will be a Rockrider.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The fork is horrible.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Would I be able to persevere with the forks because the bike is new and I'm new to MB and don't know any difference or is it a case of dismiss the whole bike an go for another brand with better forks.
    The suntours seem to be fitted to a vast amount of bikes even across the halfords range.

    Do I really need lock out?
    What is the best entry level fork should I be looking for? XCT seems to be next model up are they any better?

    This is the second post stating bad forks.

    I am restricted to www.cyclelife.com for company discount which is basically Raleigh on line.

    But I am open to being pointed to a better alternative for my measly newbie beginner budget of £300+.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Did you read the sticky? Got 300-500 to spend on a new bike?
  • Rockrider 5.3 seems the obvious choice, beats outlook hands down for spec. looks nice on YouTube vids.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 13D2TFo8_g

    Shame only one retailer to choose from for price comparison and discount shopping.

    Top of shopping list so far.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Eh? It's an own brand if you like. If it is the best you can find then it is the only place to buy.
  • http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk ... 3.1/141860

    Diamondback Racing Ridge HDD Men's Mountain Bike

    Found this for similar price any thoughts anyone?
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    40lbs. No way.
  • I know one heavy bike, Costco dismissed, forks are rubbish to, Diamondback Budget off the list completely.

    Rockrider 5.3 here I go.

    Thanks for the help guys.
  • In finale stage of purchasing Rockrider 5.3 from

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-53 ... 06682.html

    Any body with a discount code free shipping ect. to help squeeze last bit of budget.

    Cheers Paul
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    40lbs. No way.
    It's Costco, that will be the boxed weight not the bike weight.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.