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Lusting for a Lustre 2. For 2010, the Lustres were developed with fun and fitness in mind, but with a little more emphasis on the practical. Whether you’re looking to chase down (and pass up) the guys on the trail, or you just need a ride to class; we’ve got you covered.
In recent years the number of women's specific mountain bikes has grown considerably. Once a male-dominated sport, mountain biking has opened up into a full-blown equal-opportunity sport - and for the better. Need proof? YouTube is overflowing with videos of women tackling serious trails in competitions all over the world, not to mention the olympic games. Here's a clip from the 2008 U.S. Mountain Bike National Championship:
In light of that, MountainDiamond is happy to showcase the top DiamondBack mountain bikes currently on sale:
The DiamondBack Lustre One is a great beginner's mountain bike. With the choice of either a 15- and 17-inch frame, it's perfect for teenage girls or adult women, and it's economic pricing means that it won't set you back much.
Recommended For: Younger girls or beginners, who want to try out their first serious mountain bike.
The DiamondBack Lustre Two is a souped up version of it's predecessor the Lustre One. With upgrades such as a lightweight aluminum frame, an A-head threadless fork with a clamp-on stem, and a better shifter and rear derailleur, the Lustre Two raises the stakes and ensures a powerful riding machine for everything from backyards to downhill mayhem.
Recommended For: Women looking for an upgrade or Beginners who want to start off right.
The DiamondBack Lux is a a great mid-level mountain bike, built sturdily enough to handle anything you want to throw at it, but at a price that won't break the bank.
Recommended For: Beginner to Intermediate riders who are looking to upgrade or start their first trails.
The DiamondBack Lux Sport ups the ante of the original Lux with a number of improvements, including an upgraded fork, crank set, sealed bearing bottom bracket, double-wall rims, and Hayes disc brakes. These performance upgrades won't go unnoticed, giving the bike increased durability and overall capability.
Recommended For: Intermediate to Expert riders, especially those looking for a more substantial bike than their current one.
All of DiamondBack's women's models come with are based on their patented Devine Designs line, which centers around providing a unique style and design to their many women's bikes, from mountain bikes to crusiers. What does this mean for the consumer? That DiamondBack is not simply painting a few bikes pink and calling them women's bikes; they've spent considerable time and money designing them intentionally to provide the best experience for this newly expanding demographic. So if you're a lady who likes to hit the trails, check out DiamondBack's offerings today!
Twentynineinches.com's Guitar Ted summed up the 2008 Overdrive Pro by saying, "The Overdrive Pro gets my thumbs up as a worthy hardtail 29-inch trail rig." About the bike's components, he reported that, "All throughout the test period, the Overdrive Pro's components shined. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of abuse and adverse conditions th...[Read More]
Since its introduction in 2007, the all-mountain Diamondback Mission has become the hands-down favorite of some of the most discriminating riders in the world. The Mission put the "all" in "all-mountain" and the "mountain" back in "mountain bike," leaving riders to wonder where they couldn't ride it. Diamondback continued to refine the Mission desi...[Read More]
Since its introduction in 2007, the all-mountain Diamondback Mission has become the hands-down favorite of some of the most discriminating riders in the world. The Mission put the "all" in "all-mountain" and the "mountain" back in "mountain bike," leaving riders to wonder where they couldn't ride it. Diamondback continued to refine the Mission desi...[Read More]
It may seem shocking to some, but there are still several situations where you're better off on a hardtail than a full-suspension mountain bike, such as when riding to class, dirt jumping, riding on smoother trails, or just cruising around the neighborhood. Enter the Diamondback Sorrento mountain bike, which offers the perfect blend of hardtail per...[Read More]
Looking for a serious bike that's suited to the trails but don't want to spend a fortune? Turn to the Diamondback Lux women's mountain bike, which offers everything you need to get started down the trail toward better fitness. The Lux hails from Diamondback's Devine Designs line, a series of women's-specific bicycles made up of mountain and comfort...[Read More]
The Diamondback women's Lustre 2 mountain bike offers the same practical reliability and good times as the Lustre 1, but offers such upgrades as a lightweight aluminum frame, an A-head threadless fork with a clamp-on stem, and a better shifter and rear derailleur. As a result, the bike is ideal for everything from trail riding to moderate commutes....[Read More]
Offering single-pivot simplicity at its best, the Diamondback Recoil Comp full-suspension mountain bike is light on frills but loaded with quality and value. The Recoil Comp boasts such features as a T-6 aluminum 4-inch trail frame, a Rock Shox Tora coil fork, Truvativ ISO-Flow cranks with replaceable chain rings, Hayes HMX-4 mechanical disc brakes...[Read More]
It may seem shocking to some, but there are still several situations where you're better off on a hardtail than a full-suspension mountain bike, such as when riding to class, dirt jumping, riding on smoother trails, or just cruising around the neighborhood. Enter the Diamondback Response Comp mountain bike, which offers the perfect blend of hardtai...[Read More]