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Diamondback Sync'r Hardtail Mountain Bike (Dark Blue, S, L, XL) Expired
$750
$1,500.00
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Diamondback has Diamondback Sync'r Hardtail Mountain Bike (Dark Blue, S, L, XL) for $750. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member ChevyUNC3814 for posting this deal.
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Thanks to Community Member ChevyUNC3814 for posting this deal.
Key Features:
- Sizing:
- Small: 5'4" - 5'7"
- Large: 5'10" - 6'2"
- XL: 6'2" - 6'6"
- 27.5" tires
- Aluminum hardtail
- Low-slung frame
- RockShox Recon RL suspension fork with 140mm of travel
- SRAM SX Eagle 1×12 single-ring drivetrain with a wide 11-50 gear range
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Diamondback AL35 tubeless-compatible wheelset.
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Versatile — that's what's always made our progressive trail bikes popular. These are bikes that are as at home blasting down trails alongside long-travel, full-suspension bikes at they are surfing mellow sections of singletrack. The Sync'r is our top of the line, do-it-all aluminum hardtail. The heart of the bike is a low-slung frame that's both playful and confident. We've hung the Sync'r chassis with equally stellar components that include a RockShox Recon RL suspension fork with 140mm of travel, a SRAM SX Eagle 1×12 single-ring drivetrain with a wide 11-50 gear range, powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and our own Diamondback AL35 tubeless-compatible wheelset.
The Sync'r holds its own with no-nonsense hardtail precision and all-mountain capabilities, making it a great choice for any mountain biker.
Versatile — that's what's always made our progressive trail bikes popular. These are bikes that are as at home blasting down trails alongside long-travel, full-suspension bikes at they are surfing mellow sections of singletrack. The Sync'r is our top of the line, do-it-all aluminum hardtail. The heart of the bike is a low-slung frame that's both playful and confident. We've hung the Sync'r chassis with equally stellar components that include a RockShox Recon RL suspension fork with 140mm of travel, a SRAM SX Eagle 1×12 single-ring drivetrain with a wide 11-50 gear range, powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and our own Diamondback AL35 tubeless-compatible wheelset.
The Sync'r holds its own with no-nonsense hardtail precision and all-mountain capabilities, making it a great choice for any mountain biker.
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I had a Marin San Quentin with decently wide 27.5x2.5 tires, and it was notably easier to flip and hop than my 29x2.4/2.6 bikes. Yes, the total diameter is not dramatically different, but the gyroscopic effect is as the wheels get not just a bit lighter, but also smaller in diameter.
Also on people commending on it being short: yes, it is not the longest of bikes, thus I've commented above it is "decently modern". Its geo is corrected for what it is tho. If you were to measure where your CG (waist) will be on this vs. a San Quentin vs. a Norco Torrent when seated, differences are not that dramatic, as seat post angles are slacker on the Diamondback.
Sure, the Torrent is much longer overall, but this is a benefit for those that push the bike and are putting lots of body english towards the front in order to weigh the bike properly and get the traction from the front tire. The Torrent will also be a challenge around tight switchbacks going both up and down, as the bike feels "too long" and the short stays allow you to lean forward A LOT to allow for the bike not to wheelie. Definately not the bike for 35mm long stems IMHO, or at least with this layman and the steep ups in SoCal trails! There is a reason the bike is speced by Norco with a 50mm stem, duh. Finally, there can be "too long" a bike. IMHO, HTs at 480mm reach + 150mm fork travel is too long for me at 6'. Remember, HTs effectively lengthen as the fork compresses into its travel.
This Sync'r will reward a more casual riding and forgive a less aggressive position, that could result in front-tire wash-outs on "aggressive" bikes. The geo will not be cramped, it is shorter because the bike is not as DH focused as a Torrent or Honzo ESD, and in my book, this is a good thing: people that ride blues and greens don't need the above, and people who ride blacks and double blacks, do not look into value HTs to ride them.
This is the bike to get if you were aspiring to get an Axum and ... change everything, only you get to keep almost everything and will end up costing you less $.
Those that nit-pick on the Sram SX...sure, it is Sram's worse 12 speed drivetrain but at the same time, it is a decent 12 speed drivetrain. You cannot buy the parts of this bike for $750, even used. It is a pretty good value.
Those that claim that this is not a beginner friendly bike are ... I don't know. People Ι dissagree with.
This is a 27.5 bike and easier to throw around than a 29er, but IMHO shorter riders have extra reasons to look into a 27.5 (29 wheels are a bit overwhelming for casual riders). Too bad M is out of stock.
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Awesome. Would it be worth the $ to upgrade anything else? Wheels, bars? Or do think you will stop at this point. Also, do u think the stock tires are worth switching out right away? Maxxis tires cost about 60-65 each, but is it worth the $ to switch?
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Awesome. Would it be worth the $ to upgrade anything else? Wheels, bars? Or do think you will stop at this point. Also, do u think the stock tires are worth switching out right away? Maxxis tires cost about 60-65 each, but is it worth the $ to switch?
If you want wide wheels then I don't think there's much weight to be saved without spending a whole lot of money on a significantly better wheel set. Such as an all carbon rim.
Getting rid of the dropper post would be a significant weight savings but I love having that feature so perhaps there's a lighter one that can be purchased but again I don't think it's going to be that cost effective.
My opinion as a recreational trail rider is that on hard dirt and wet dirt (some shallow mud) the crown v does really well. It's unbelievably comfortable and reasonably fast off-road climbing and descending. There's no ugly transitions and corners and loads of traction. What surprised me is that these tires have wide enough spacing between the lugs that they shed mud very well, which is great for traction in soft areas.
They do require a lot of sealant to run tubeless. I would use five ounces minimum. They are a challenge to seat the beads. So far so good though once you've got them holding air.
If you want wide wheels then I don't think there's much weight to be saved without spending a whole lot of money on a significantly better wheel set. Such as an all carbon rim.
Getting rid of the dropper post would be a significant weight savings but I love having that feature so perhaps there's a lighter one that can be purchased but again I don't think it's going to be that cost effective.
My opinion as a recreational trail rider is that on hard dirt and wet dirt (some shallow mud) the crown v does really well. It's unbelievably comfortable and reasonably fast off-road climbing and descending. There's no ugly transitions and corners and loads of traction. What surprised me is that these tires have wide enough spacing between the lugs that they shed mud very well, which is great for traction in soft areas.
They do require a lot of sealant to run tubeless. I would use five ounces minimum. They are a challenge to seat the beads. So far so good though once you've got them holding air.
Thanks much for the recommendations! This is really helpful going in with the new bike!
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