Compared to a full-suspension mountain bike, a hardtail is better suited to several situations, such as riding to class, dirt jumping, riding on smoother trails, or just cruising around the neighborhood. Combining the perfect blend of hardtail performance with rugged utility, the Response Sport--which shares the same frame and several of the components of the pricier Response Comp--is equipped with an aluminum all-mountain hardtail Response trail frame with a strongbox top tube, a SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, eight-speed Rapidfire trigger shifters, Kenda Klaw XT tires, and a DB All-Mountain saddle. The Response Sport also offers several upgrades from the base-model Response, including a SR Suntour SCT crank set with replaceable chain rings, Tektro Novela 6-inch disc brakes, and Weinmann doublewall rims.
Specifications:
- Sizes: XS (14 inches); SM (16 inches); MD (18 inches); LG (20 inches); XL (22 inches)
- Frame: DB 6061-T6 Aluminum w/Mission machine-formed top tube, formed down tube, DB snake stays, replaceable hanger
- Fork: SR Suntour XCM 120mm travel, 30mm stanchions
- Rear Shock: N/A
- Cranks: SR Suntour XCT 22/32/42t
- Bottom Bracket: Sealed cartridge
- Front Derailleur: Shimano TX50 dual pull; top swing; 34.9
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera 8 speed
- Shifter: Shimano SL-M310 8spd Rapidfire
- Brake Levers: Tektro alloy w/ reach adjust
- Brakes: Tektro Novela mechanical disk brakes; 6 inches
- Gear: Shimano HG30 8spd cassette (11-32t)
- Rims: 32h Weinmann MX260D doublewall
- Tires: Kenda Klaw XT large casing 26x2.1
- Pedals: DB Toe clip compatible platform
- Handlebar: DB SL318b oversize 31.8mm mid rise
- Stem: DB SL318s 31.8mm
- Seatpost: DB SL309p alloy Micro Adjust 30.9mm
- Seat: DB All Moutain saddle
- Headset: Zero stack ahead 1 1/8"
- Chain: KMC-Z82
- Hubset: (F) 32h MX260H alloy w/ CNC disc mount (R) 32h MX260H alloy cassette w/ CNC disc mount
- Spokes: White 14g Stainless Steel
- Grips: DB Brics 130mm D2 Kraton
- Extras: DB key chain, owner's manual, chainstay protector, clear coat, H20 bottle mounts
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Great choice for a VALUE bike!
The bike is a great value. Made of 6061 Aluminum, it is both stronger and lighter than bikes made 10 or 15 years ago. The shifting group on the bike is entry level but more than sufficient for this level of bike. The brakes are wonderful, and the tires, although heavy, are quite acceptable. The front shock is pretty much crap but shouldn't cause you trouble (i.e. it is unlikely to break), only extra effort. Overall, though, it is hard to find as much bike as this at this price level. The big brand names cannot touch this bike at this price.
So, should you buy it?
To answer this question, you have to ask yourself, "What do I want out of riding?" There are many valid answers to this question, so think about it. Are you planning on riding the local gravel trail in town? Are you planning on short trips around with the kids? Would you prefer to ride actually two-track trails with roots, stumps, rocks and sand? Or are you looking to do distance riding with...
value rideThe Diamondback Response Sport is a very good value in a hardtail mountain bike as you are getting a relatively high end frame design with mid range components. The modified top tube design is a strengthen design borrowed from higher end Diamondback models and similar to some Specialized bikes.
The only catch is that the shift levers and front caliper are not up to the same quality as the rest of the package. The platform pedals are OK for around town and park trails, but you may want to upgrade them for serious single track riding.
I combined this with a top quality suspension seatpost which I find to be the optimum combination of lighter weight and control with some softening of the roughest bumps. The Diamondback site and some retailers have a more complete description of which frame size is most appropriate for your height. The advantage of buying from Amazon is that you can readily get XS, S or XL frame sizes rather than having to settle for Medium or...
Good Solid Bike!I just got my D-Back Response Sport 2 days ago. Package arrived 3 days from order using the free shipping, Way to go Amazon!.
Bike was well packaged and was easy to assemble, however the Hayes brake instructions could have been better. Still not that hard to figure out. Only complaint is that the bike came with a Shimano Tourney front derailer and not the listed derailer. It works fine and shifts well so I'm not really dissatisfied. It also came with metal D-back pedals and not the resin pedals some people have replied on before. I'm 270 lbs. and wanted a strong bike, this appears to be just that. Time will tell and I will post follow ups as time goes by.
Seat was a little on the hard side for my big bottom side so i replaced it with a Sunlite Cloud 9 seat that has been a big improvement.
*Note* I got the 18" frame and it is perfect for my 5'10" size.
Product Features :
- Diamondback 6061-T6 aluminum frame with formed top and down tubes
- SR Suntour XCM 120mm travel fork
- Shimano SL-M310 Rapidfire 8-speed shifters
- Tektro Novela Disc brakes with 6 inch rotors
- 32 spoke 26" wheels with Weinmann double wall alloy rims
- Cranks: SR Suntour XCT 22/32/42t
- Front Derailleur: Shimano TX50 dual pull; top swing; 34.9
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera 8 speed
- Sizes: XS (14 inches); SM (16 inches); MD (18 inches); LG (20 inches); XL (22 inches)
Rating : 4.4
List Price : $500.00
