Diamondback 2013 Trace Sport Dual Sport Bike with 700c Wheels

Product Description

Purchasing the right off-road bike or commuting bike can be a conundrum; especially if the terrain you need to cover requires the utility of both. Enter Diamondback’s Trace Series Dual Sport bike. With mountain bike-like geometry and the efficiency of larger 700c diameter wheels, these bikes are ready for any surface you may encounter on your adventures. Semi-knobby tires provide great traction on dirt and gravel, without increasing rolling resistance. The Trace Sport is our mid-level model in the Trace series. All Traces feature a 6061-T6 Butted Aluminum Dual Sport Frame with formed top and downtubes, forged drop outs, and an integrated chainstay disc brake mount. The component assortment for the Trace Sport is well suited for the mid-level rider looking for value while not sacrificing quality. Its SR Suntour NVX 700c 75mm travel fork features an alloy lower and crown. No longer discouraged from rough roads or gravel paths, you may find yourself taking the long way home more often. Drivetrain comes courtesy of a blend of solid goods including a Suntour XCT crankset featuring a chainguard and 28/38/48t rings, Shimano Acera derailleurs, SL-M310 Rapidfire 8spd shifters, and a Shimano HG-30 (11-32t) 8spd cassette. The wheels are perhaps the most critical part of any dual sport bicycle. For the Trace we made no exceptions and spec’d this bad boy with 32h Weinmann SL-7 Doublewall rims laced to SL-7 Alloy disc hubs. Innova DualSport 700x40c tires are wide enough for the dirt and have a semi slick tread for variable conditions. Tektro 3 finger Alloy Linear brake levers easily and comfortably control the Tektro Novela mechanical disc calipers for great stopping power.

Product Detail

• Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum Dual Sport Frame


• SR Suntour NVX 700c, 75mm travel Fork


• Shimano Acera 9spd Drive Train w/SL-M310 rapidfire shifters


• SL-7 Double Wall 700c Rims


• Tektro Novela Disc Brakes

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I purchased this bike because my 8 year old grandson received a new bike for his birthday and wanted me to have a bike so we could ride when he comes to visit. After a great deal of research, I settled on this bike and have not been disappointed. Because it required a number of tools I do not own, I decided to take it to a Diamondback dealer to have it installed. Cost a bit of money, but .I did not feel I could have successfully assembled it. The bike works great. At age 70, this is my first real bike and I really enjoy it. The seat could be a bit more comfortable, but I saw that on many reviews of other bikes. Overall, I am very pleased and am awaiting warm weather so I can ride it more.