Dead 10/25/12 2012 Diamondback Trace Dual Sport Bike (22 inch frame) $204.53 free shipping Amazon

This is a great deal, it was $235 yesterday which is also a great deal. It's $399 at Dicks Sporting Goods with good reviews. Diamondback, decent brand, 700cc wheels, great for casual bike trail riding/commuting, could handle very mild off road trails, it's not a mountain bike, it's a hybrid with the ability to deal with some mild off road trails. Should be comfortable and durable. It's going to be faster than a comfort bike but it's not as fast as a road bike. It would handle city riding well, curbs, potholes, etc. It has a decent fork and double wall rims. It has rapid fire shifters which I prefer over grip shifters. Anyway, the components alone would be more than $204.53

The other sizes are more expensive although still a good deal IMO. The 22 inch is for people over 6 feet tall depending on the length of your legs and arms.

It's Amazon so the price could change any time

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If you think it's a good deal, can you hit green? I'd like a shirt! Bike nashbar had this the other day on one of there special sales for $280 on free shipping day. It's the cheapest I've seen of it's type, it would be over $400 for a comparable bike at a bike shop.

The one bad review, the guy hit some debris and it broke his derailer. I had the exact same thing happen one time on my Specialized Crossroads. I ran over a stick on the bike trail and it got picked up and jammed between the derailer and the spokes and broke the derailer and a spoke. It's uncommon but possible and not the bike's fault at all.

Anyone know the weight limits? I couldn't find it.

HeatR216 said:   Anyone know the weight limits? I couldn't find it.

I couldn't find the weight limits, usually these things are fine up to at least 250, 275 if you're not jumping it off the ground.

Found list price here, $499

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Grabbed one

Thanks op

Setintine said:   Does anyone know how heavy this bike is? Could not find that information listed anywhere
My hubby wanted something relatively lightweight for long distance.

well Amazon's shipping weight is 25 lbs. so you know it doesn't weigh more than 25 lbs, probably about 20 lb w/o packaging.

If this thing was under 20 lbs or even 25 lbs, at that price it's gotta be stolen goods!!

I scoured the net and didn't find the weight, but I imagine 30 lbs, with a fork like that I can't see it being under 30.

I have a POS w-mart "mountain" bike that's years old. Doubt I paid 100 bucks for it. Not much fun to ride and it's always making odd noises (misaligned this and that i'm sure).

Seems a no-brainer to get this vs. just about anything else since I don't ride 50+ miles a week. In for 1 - thanks OP. Maybe I can get someone to pick up the tab for my bday

Al3xK said:   What size should I get? I'm 6'1" 180lbs and I work out regularly but I've been wanting to pick up a bike.

Most likely the 20 inch unless you have very short legs for your height.

my boyfriend has been eyeing around for a new bike. Timing was good and he just bought it. You down with OP! Yeah you know me.

I think the prices went back up.

Not $217.88 any more.

total bike newb with this newer tech. does the front wheel have a quick disconnect? Are disc or pad brakes better? I like the idea of disc brakes but wonder what the performance is. found the bike specs

The 22" frame is only $257.55

poorfatkid said:   The 22" frame is only $257.55

So is the 16". $257.55 is still a good deal IMO. It's actually a very good deal. List is $499.

valeadmagnet said:   poorfatkid said:   The 22" frame is only $257.55 Perfect for us folks over 6' 6"

the 22 is probably a little small for over 6'6". I guess you would have to order and try it out.

Mine already arrived, but I can't ride it yet. I need valve adapters to inflate the tires, and it seems there aren't any in my neck of woods. Amaz0n came again to the rescue, but it will take them several more days to arrive.

Got mine today and wow.. nice ride. Luckily, I read the reviews on Amazon which mentioned the needed presta pump, so I went and picked one up at my local bike store. I had to adjust the front breaks a little bit and there seems to be a *click* on the left pedal when I push with any weight (most likely just my error in putting the pedal in, which I will fix when I get home) but for the 212.65 I paid for it, I must say this was (is, as even at current price, that's still a good deal) a great purchase that came at the right time. I was looking into getting this exact type of bike used from Craigslist, but do much prefer buying everything new.

Thanks again OP!

clearanceman said:   kain9i6 said:   Got mine today and wow.. nice ride. Luckily, I read the reviews on Amazon which mentioned the needed presta pump, so I went and picked one up at my local bike store. I had to adjust the front breaks a little bit and there seems to be a *click* on the left pedal when I push with any weight (most likely just my error in putting the pedal in, which I will fix when I get home) but for the 212.65 I paid for it, I must say this was (is, as even at current price, that's still a good deal) a great purchase that came at the right time. I was looking into getting this exact type of bike used from Craigslist, but do much prefer buying everything new.

Thanks again OP!

Awesome! I see if people are still buying that Fatwallet just added 3% CashBack for Amazon sports and outdoors. Wish it had been active when this was $212 but it's active now if anyone still buys a bike.

It looks like they might be getting ready to change the prices again. Says 238-319 or something, but when you click on the bikes they are different. $238 is pretty good.

Price has changed again, as low as $238. The 20 is the MOST expensive now at $280...

In case anyone was still wondering about how heavy the bike is - net 16 kg, total package 18 kg. You do the conversion.

So hubby picked up the 18". It arrived in record time.

The box weighed in at 41.2 lbs
The assembled bike weighed 31.6 lbs.

He had to tweak the front derailleur to get it to move between all gears, the rear was fine. However the rear brake works "slowly". ie it will brake as soon as pressed, however it only returns to its original position when the brake is released with a bit of lag.
Also there is a very soft "sighing" sound coming from the rear wheel area when he took it out for a spin. It sounds every few seconds - he could not pin point what was causing it yet.

Other than the above, he likes the bike quite a lot.