http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/09/01/05-diamondback-xsl-trail/ Mountain Bike Reviews, News, Deals and How Tos Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:42:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/09/01/05-diamondback-xsl-trail/#comment-43154 Harold Baker Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:10:29 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/09/01/05-diamondback-xsl-trail/#comment-43154 Just purchased a 2005 Diamondback XSL for only $649 for a department type store; Dicks vs. specialized bike shop (happen to be at the right place at the right time). Even though I normally ride a small to medium size frame, this bike only was available w/a large frame (20"). I due to the v-shape top tube, this was not much of an issue. After a few rides (1 major crash in the rain in which I pulled my left hamstring, nothing to do w/the size of the bike), this bike rocks so far. Also, did I forget to mention, I weigh 260 pds and am only 5'8" and the frame is handling my size so far! It is a shame that diamondback does not get more mention in major MTB mags, etc like other brands. Not a bad bike for the price! Just purchased a 2005 Diamondback XSL for only $649 for a department type store; Dicks vs. specialized bike shop (happen to be at the right place at the right time). Even though I normally ride a small to medium size frame, this bike only was available w/a large frame (20″). I due to the v-shape top tube, this was not much of an issue. After a few rides (1 major crash in the rain in which I pulled my left hamstring, nothing to do w/the size of the bike), this bike rocks so far. Also, did I forget to mention, I weigh 260 pds and am only 5′8″ and the frame is handling my size so far! It is a shame that diamondback does not get more mention in major MTB mags, etc like other brands. Not a bad bike for the price!

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/09/01/05-diamondback-xsl-trail/#comment-42919 Harold Baker Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:11:28 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/09/01/05-diamondback-xsl-trail/#comment-42919 Just purchased a 2005 model from Dick's Sporting Goods on sale for only $649! Even though I should be using a small/medium frame, had to go w/the only one left a Large Frame! No problems with size and this is my first full suspension bike as well. What a difference! The bike floated over everthing so far, not bad considering I am 5'8" at 260pds! Once I have a chance to try bike out on longer rides and upcoming Adventure Race, will follow up w/more comments! Just purchased a 2005 model from Dick’s Sporting Goods on sale for only $649! Even though I should be using a small/medium frame, had to go w/the only one left a Large Frame! No problems with size and this is my first full suspension bike as well. What a difference! The bike floated over everthing so far, not bad considering I am 5′8″ at 260pds! Once I have a chance to try bike out on longer rides and upcoming Adventure Race, will follow up w/more comments!

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/09/01/05-diamondback-xsl-trail/#comment-19357 Steve Reger Tue, 15 Nov 2005 04:00:09 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/09/01/05-diamondback-xsl-trail/#comment-19357 I only ride single speeds anymore. I was sponsored by On One this year and I rode one of my friends Surly's once and HONEST TRUTH is that I chose not to renew my sponsorship, dropped On One and BOUGHT a Surly 1x1 and an Instigator. Straight up, the Surly 1x1 beats the On One Inbred at every angle and the folks at Surly are a hell of a lot nicer too. Hey Surly, thanks for making such a sweet single speed. I only ride single speeds anymore. I was sponsored by On One this year and I rode one of my friends Surly’s once and HONEST TRUTH is that I chose not to renew my sponsorship, dropped On One and BOUGHT a Surly 1×1 and an Instigator. Straight up, the Surly 1×1 beats the On One Inbred at every angle and the folks at Surly are a hell of a lot nicer too. Hey Surly, thanks for making such a sweet single speed.

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