For the uniformed... Raleigh & Diamondback bikes are basically the same bikes. Same company. This bike compares to a 2010 Raleigh Route 3.0 priced about $385 from a bike shop. Here comes the good & the bad.

The good: If you are even somewhat mechanically inclined, you can most likely assemble it yourself. The bad: An assembled bike does NOT mean a 100% perfectly working bike. You will need to know and/or figure out how to adjust the derailleurs & brakes cables. Plenty of good info via the Internet. All you need do is use Google.

The good: Save $85 by buying on-line & assembling the bike yourself. The bad: No dealer follow up service. Most bike shops offer at least one FREE follow up tune-up/check-up. Shift & brake cables do stretch over time...usually within the first month of good riding. Some bike shops offer one year of free follow up service. Mine offers free adjustments for LIFE! Is it worth the extra $85?

The good: Four different... Read more

I bought this bike (large size, blue color) to commute to work and back - about 5 miles each way, in city traffic and over a couple of bridges. It's been 3 months now and I have to say I'm very happy with the quality of this product given the price. I actually save time taking the bike to work over public transportation, not to mention the exercise I get and the money I save on subway fare - I find that I ride the bike in and back about 3 times per week (I don't ride it when it rains or when I don't feel like it).

Overall I give this bike 5 stars because it is exactly what is advertised - a great no-frills every-day hybrid bike for a great price. The components are not top-notch but they are not cheap either. There are a few things you may want to replace over time (as I have done and plan to do) but overall this bike runs great out-of-the-box. The 700c tires were a requirement for me, I didn't want mountain bike tires because I'm riding mostly on the street but at the... Read more

This bicycle is very comfy for using for exercising and casual rides.
It's a perfect balance between professional bicycling and comfort and you will enjoy
having paid a decent price for such quality materials and workmanship.

The bike is beautiful and built solid with quality parts.
I live in a hilly area some steep hills and some bumps along the way. It handles all of this beautifully where
its too straining on you. Or if you opt for some good leg work out you can go from comfort to hard core by switching the gears. The handling of steep hills and comfort is impressive. Obviously I wouldn't take this off road but it seems to handle basic bike trails with ease and comfort. You can' tell your riding on dirt at all.

At the time I purchased the medium frame was less than the 299.99 posted.
For 249.99 the bike was a complete bargain and I would recommmend this to the commuter and for exercising.
It strikes a wonderful balance... Read more