Diamondback Vital 2 LX Women’s Sport Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) Review

WHAT THE HELL IS THAT “1″ STAR REVIEW ABOUT!?!
Gents, this is the BEST bike I’ve owned over my 62 years! Haven’t owned a bike (except for HARLEYS!) for about 20 years. Even though everything is made in CHINA these days (thanks to Bill Clinton!) apparently the “American” requirements and quality of bikes these days has been improved, even though 90% of the bikes are made in one of 3 Chinese factories. Bought this bike at Dicks, they put it together, they made all the proper adjustments, and this thing impresses me a whole lot! No “clicking” like my past bikes, don’t know why, VERY solid bike, no rattles, squeaks or noise of any type, VERY TIGHT! Makes for a very enjoyable ride. The gear shifting is absolutely “on-spot”, VERY smooth, VERY quick and no problems with the 7-speed! I really have absolutely NO issues with this bike. I did an awful lot of research over the past week, Honestly, I thought I would buy a bike on-line, have it shipped to me and take it to a bike shop for the adjustments (which will cost an additional 20 or 30 bucks), which are absolutely necessary on a new bike. Dicks technician did a beautiful job of putting this together, making all the proper adjustments, and even let me take it out to the street for a ride before paying for it. I saw several bikes on-line that I would have been comfortable buying, but what happens if you have a problem??? I got the 2 year warranty which allows me to take it to DICKS as many times necessary for any adjustments or problems, which I’ve not needed yet. If you’re thinking about buying this bike, it’s a no-brainer, pull the trigger, buy the bike! I have thoroughly enjoyed long rides on this bike. By the way, I’m 62 years young, 6′3′, 210lbs, so I bought the “LX” model and don’t regret it! I was afraid the 21″ frame may be too small for my 6′3″ frame, but it fits PERFECTLY! Just to mention the 7-speed……… who the Hell needs a 21-speed bike?!? I don’t get it…..you guys that are “enthusiasts” might need 21 gears…….do you guys actually go thru 21 gears from a stop, up and down hills ????? I am so happy with this bike. The only thing that I had second thoughts about is the handle-bar, which is straight….and it actually is pretty comfortable, but I axed (pun) the technician about a “swept-back” handle bar, and he sez “no problem, bring it back in and we’ll put the handle bar you want……. “service issue”…..how can I NOT like DICKS? (sporting goods, that is), and NO, I have NO affiliation with DICKS…..I’ve never been in DICKS until I started looking for a bike. Also visited, TARGET, WALMART, and the usual local bike shops. I really don’t understand how the local bike shops stay in business, their prices seem to start around 0.00 for their “entry-level bikes……I’d like to support my local shop with a bike purchase, but I simply could not justify it! Long story short……GET THIS BIKE, YOU WON’T REGRET IT!
Diamondback Vital 2 LX Women’s Sport Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) Feature
- Women’s sport comfort bike with aluminum hybrid frame
- Shimano EF-50 7-speed shifters; SR Suntour fork with 63mm travel
- 32H SSW700 double-tunnel alloy rims and Kenda Cross 700 x 40c tires
- Promax linear brakes; comfort riser 50mm handlebar
- Comes in 15- and 17-inch sizes; DB Deluxe hybrid double-density seat
Diamondback Vital 2 LX Women’s Sport Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) Overview
If you’re having trouble trying to determine whether the comforts of a comfort bike are more important to you than the efficiency of a road bike; get the best of both in an all-new women’s-specific Vital hybrid. The Vital hybrids combine the same comfortable contact point features of a comfort bike with the big smooth-rolling 700c wheels of a road bike. The Vital hybrids are extremely versatile and are ideal for many uses including event rides, commuting, recreation, and personal fitness. From the simple to the sophisticated, you’ll find the bike you’re after in the classic geometry Vital LX series of hybrids.
Diamondback Vital 2 LX Women’s Sport Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) Specifications
Having trouble deciding whether the comforts of a comfort bike are more important than the efficiency of a road bike? Why not enjoy the best of both with a hybrid? The Vital 2 women’s sport hybrid combines the simplicity of the Vital 1 with the performance and quality of the Vital 3. The Vital 2 hails from Diamondback’s Devine Designs line, a series of women’s-specific bicycles made up of mountain and comfort bikes, beach cruisers, and two different series of hybrids (traditional and performance). Each bicycle in the line features a similar look and feel, but includes several unique women’s-only features that you won’t find on Diamondback’s men’s bikes. The Vital 2 offers such upgrades from the Vital 1 as a lightweight aluminum frame, a Suntour suspension fork, and Shimano Easy Fire shifters. In the end, the Vital 2 is ideal for almost any situation, including event rides, commuting, recreation, and personal fitness.
The Vital 2 women’s sport hybrid is outfitted with a lightweight aluminum frame and a Suntour suspension fork. |
Specifications:
- Sizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches)
- Frame: DB 6061-T6 aluminum hybrid with disc brake mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger, water bottle mounts
- Fork: SR Suntour M2025N 63mm travel with alloy crown
- Rear shock: N/A
- Cranks: SR NEX208 with chain guard, 28/38/48t
- Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
- Front derailleur: Microshift M22
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus
- Shifter: Shimano EF-50 7 speed
- Brake levers: Shimano EF-50
- Brakes: Promax linear
- Gear: SRAM 7-speed freewheel (13-28t)
- Rims: 32H SSW700 double-tunnel alloy
- Tires: Kenda Cross 700 x 40c
- Pedals: Avenir comfort platform
- Handlebar: Comfort riser 50mm
- Stem: Alloy adjustable quill
- Seatpost: Alloy suspension 27.2mm
- Seat: DB Deluxe hybrid double-density base with coil spring
- Headset: 1-1/8-inch threaded
- Chain: 1-1/8-inch threaded
- Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front), 32H QR32H alloy cassette QR (rear)
- Spokes: 14g stainless steel
- Grips: Avenir Ergo 3-D comfort
- Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner’s manual
| Women’s Vital 2 Bike Geometry |
| Size |
Small |
Medium |
| Seat tube length |
15 inches |
17 inches |
| Standover height |
19 inches |
19 inches |
| Top tube length |
22 inches |
22.8 inches |
| Head tube length |
130mm |
130mm |
| Head angle |
70 degrees |
70 degrees |
| Seat angle |
73 degrees |
73 degrees |
| Wheel base |
1,057mm |
1,074mm |
| Chainstay length |
440mm |
440mm |
| Fork offset |
45mm |
45mm |
| BB height |
295mm |
295mm |
| Stem length |
90mm |
90mm |
| Handlebar width |
620mm |
620mm |
| Crank length |
170mm |
170mm |
| Seat post length |
300mm |
300mm |
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Jul 24, 2010 07:41:18
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