Diamondback 2000 Assault EX

Advantages: Superb looking and repectable brand
Disadvantages: slightly uncomfortable ride

...I must admit this bike is by far the best I've ever had even if it isn't perfect. I recently brought this bike for around £500 and although I've never looked back as to be honest I've got a bike from one the the most respected bike brands in the world. So far I've only used the bike off road once and i must say i was reasonably disappointed.This is because a felt the 4 bar linkage system suspension was rather disappointing. When i ride this bike on the road the suspension is very capable of providing a ver comfortable ride however if like me you like to cycle off road now and then I must say this bike is not made for it. That however does not mean this is poor diamondback as that is just not possible. It looks absolutely fantastic and for £500 i don't think you will get another bike from a brand with this much respect with Manitou 6... Read review

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Advantages: Looks Good, Smooth Gears, Hardcore, Not Too Light Or Too Heavy, Comfy Ride, Good Grip
Disadvantages: Brakes Should Be Hydraulics, Forks Should Have Slightly More Travel

...The Chucker is now available online at around £320 in the black colour or £350 for the blue (which looks better in real life than it does in the pictures). The Chucker handles jumps really well and, although the bash ring [the front part where the gear change happens- normally has about 3 cogs in it] is not best for speed & long distance road riding (I managed 40 miles in a day) but keeps the chain on during jumps. All the SRAM parts [all the parts to do with gears - changers, derraillier...] are capable of a lot of thrashing about and have a really smooth change. The rear derraillier [the mechanism that moves the chain from one gear to another] even stayed together with my friend jumping on it. It is perfect for stunts as the front & forks are not too light (as in the Diamondback Groove) so you do not fall backwards during jumps... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, easy to clean.
Disadvantages: Black only.

...`t like either. If I had to get off when hacking, which I do on occassion to open a gate if it is really awkward, he would not let me get back on again. OK, I know this is a common problem of ex race horses, they are used to the rider being given a leg up on the move so they don`t need to stop. I taught him to stand still at the mounting block, it just wasn`t so easy without one, but we used to manage. When I used to try and get on with the CAIR saddle from the ground, he used to rear up. As you can imagine it made it quite difficult and I didn`t keep the saddle for long. This is not a criticism of the CAIR though as it suits so many horses and many seem to go better. What I am saying is, it is made out to be wonderful, but it does not suit every horse. Do I have a Wintec 2000? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Not at the moment... Read review

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