super fast easy riding , doublewall rims color scheme , looks and frame lines ,just over all a sweet old bike good luck finding one
Cons:
stock downhill handle bar , i''ll get another one , but dont let that sway you get one if you can
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
this is my 1st diamondback , i''ve had fuji, raliegh, ironhorse and a giant ATX970 dual suspension , fully loaded w/ rockshox quadra21r , mavic double wall rims , high end profile vario stem . 2 sets of tires wtb velociraptors. and a set of continental town/country ,it was a beautiful bike but had to sell due to work injury , so i found my d/b for $180.00 hand down blows all other bikes i''ve had away .get one if you can
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by thebob - 7/12/2009 2:12:46 PM
Pros:
sturdy frame, strong rims, and smooth shimano shifting.
Cons:
Had to add medal pedals and handle bar horns myself.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
i have been using this bike for about a year and love it. i did break the plastic pedals the first time i took it on trails. but it was no problem the put medal pedals on. i would recommend this bike to anyone.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Garrett - 6/3/2009 8:05:18 PM
Pros:
my uncle bought this bike in 96 new and passed it down to me this year (09) It has 8504 into it and is amazing
Cons:
NOTHING there is absouloutly nothing wrong with this bike, I love it
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I love this bike, worth building on LIGHT! and has alot of axiom and norco, 26" norco thunder tires on it and blue axiom handlebars. Sick gears and crank.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Husky 1 - 5/24/2009 7:59:52 AM
Pros:
Shifting is great, very smooth. goes well through potholes at a lower speed. Brakes are great. Sram X4 drivetrain is awesome. Great thumb shifters. Awesome for trails. Very easy to pedal uphills. Can ride on any terrain.
Cons:
no kickstand, (so what, just buy one) a little unstable at high speeds. Needs new tires for very serious terrains.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I have had the Diamondback Sorrento for a week. I have ridden it 20 miles so far and I have had no problems with it at all. It is a very good bike for the price. My dad tried this bike and now he wants one. For anyone who loves bike racing, I strongly reccomend this bike. It has beaten my previous dual suspension bike in both downhill and uphill tests and a very good choice vs. the lukewarm and mediocre competition. A much better bike than cheaper models.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Sineestar - 4/23/2009 3:34:54 PM
Pros:
excellent price! for anyone getting into mtb!! just picked my ''08 sorrento up. bike came with shimano everything as well. alot of riders in the feedback are saying the bike is heavy, mine is light to me.
Cons:
so far no cons from me yet, i guess i will see in a month or 2 from riding it.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
once again excellent price anywhere from $300 or less is a great buy for this mtb.
Love riding it!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Old Doc - 4/2/2009 8:03:24 PM
Pros:
Strong frame, decent tires and rims, very good price/value ratio.
Cons:
Pedals, seat, no bar horns
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I''ve been beating this thing across the hills of Annadel SP in Santa Rosa for more 3 years and no parts have fallen off, though I have. Fork is weak, though most other parts are generally ok for a beater, and it shifts well will some TLC Tough. Decent brakes. Good enough bike for going through the woods, not a tech marvel.
Price/value is excellant
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Jim - 3/30/2009 12:29:53 PM
Pros:
Sturdy, comfy (with gel pad), awesome, came with SHIMANO everything (gear shifts, gear spindle)
Cons:
lil heavy, but that just means its strong
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
awesome bike, everyone here says it came with plastic no named parts, not mine, shimano everything, its awesome, only cost 200 bucks on sale
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Bill - 2/27/2008 9:09:31 AM
Pros:
Great price compared to other bikes in its skill class. "Bombproof" aluminum frame worth building on. Deasant ride overall.
Cons:
Weighs like a beast. Lots of no-name parts. Plastic pedals. Painful grips. Paint job can chip by looking at it. (same as most of Diamondback's product line)
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Over the last few years, I have replaced every part on my Sorrento. It proved to be a great learning experience and eliminated the fear of screwing up something more expensive down the line. Now I'm more confident in doing my own tune-ups and repairs. I also rebuilt my Diamondback to suit my riding style which "off the shelf" just doesn't cover. In addition, I've purchased higher quality, yet lighter parts, however, the frame/fork is really where the weight is at. If you're looking for an ultra-light rig, then this is definitely not it. After cutting the total component weight in half, the bike still weighs-in at a modest 29lbs. Adding a rigid fork could shave a bit more off but I'm satisfied with the Spinner suspension fork. Any lighter than this would indicate the need for possibly a road/hybrid bike instead. (or spending well over this price point)
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by TimPHX - 3/21/2007 9:46:21 PM
Pros:
Frame is a tank, components above average. Under $300. Flipped it head over heals and it landed 15'; away nothing was wrong with it.
Cons:
It is a little heavy and not great for jumping. Can still have mini air fun, though.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I just got this bike, '06 model(yellow), and I have been all over the desert. This bike goes up, down, and side to side great. Gears respond quickly so those unexpected obstacles don't stop your ride. Feels very sturdy underneath you. Trying to get my wife the women's '06 model.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by kyle - 6/27/2006 10:14:38 PM
Pros:
This bike is awesome it is the best bike i have ever had,very good ride,easy up hills
Cons:
no kickstand,gears are kinda wierd
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
i dont reay no what to say i love this bike
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by alexander - 5/19/2006 7:27:34 PM
Pros:
Sturdy frame, performs well on all surfaces
Cons:
heavy, seatpost keeps slipping, cheap components
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Maybe I'm missing something here, but this bike rocks. I've been riding for many years and this is the best ride I've had in a while. I go through singletracks, gravel, water, mud etc. I've even raced with it. The headset was loose when I bought it and I switched out a lot of components after a while like tires, pedals and cranks. Great value, great bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Chris - 4/26/2006 10:21:09 PM
Pros:
Good sturdy bike with decent components. Good bike for under $300.
Cons:
05 model, pedals squeek, seem cheap. 14 yr. old son broke rear hub on small jump, less than 2 feet high.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I would recomend to a friend or a beginner, but not for an advanced or aggressive rider.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Chris - 4/26/2006 10:20:35 PM
Pros:
Good sturdy bike with decent components. Good bike for under $300.
Cons:
05 model, pedals squeek, seem cheap. 14 yr. old son broke rear hub on small jump, less than 2 feet high.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I would recomend to a friend or a beginner, but not for an advanced or aggressive rider.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by AB - 10/13/2005 2:15:15 PM
Pros:
Double wall rims, Kenda Klaw tires, pretty light. Holding up in wet weather and on singletracks.
Cons:
cheap pedals, cheap saddle, fork is pretty good but makes knocking sound at times
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
For the price this is a great bike. I've been riding for 20 years and seen all kinds of bikes. I changed the pedals and seat and it out-performs my previous iron horse bike. Spinner pre-load fork fork works good enough. The double wall rims are an asset and the tires grip well. I can do light jumps with it. The cranks are holding up so far which is a plus. Some upgrades are in order to handle rough terrain. I'm 6' 200 lbs. Slick looking bike. Recommend.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Aaron - 6/25/2003 11:02:03 AM
Pros:
Great value. Above avg equipment. Very Sturdy.
Cons:
Don't really have any product cons. This bike has been extremely reliable.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
This bike is an excellent all around mountain bike. It takes the punishing terrrain pretty well, and also perfoms well on trails and roads. You get a great bike that won't break your wallet!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Paul - 4/11/2003 10:50:19 AM
Pros:
Great bike for the money! I think the bike is worth more than it costs.
Cons:
None, it comes with decent components and is very sturdy.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Very rugged and durable. I've ridden this bike throughout the Rocky Mountains and it takes the punishment! Great Bike!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Tom - 10/28/2002 6:17:35 PM
Pros:
Price will not break you bank account.
Cons:
Not for the most rugged off road riding
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Great bike for the average biker. A good bike to start with and if you stick with it, upgrade to the next level.
