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Diamondback Edgewood LX Men's Sport Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) | 
| Brand: DiamondBack
Category: Sports
Buy New: $299.99
as of 9/9/2010 05:44 CDT details
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 28410
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25
Dimensions (in): 20 x 15 x 15
Model: DEMSHB
ASIN: B002LFQ2HC
Release Date: August 13, 2009
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| Features:
| • | Comfort hybrid bike with T-6 aluminum hybrid frame | | • | SR Suntour fork with 63mm travel; Tektro linear pull brakes | | • | Shimano EF-50 7-speed shifter; aluminum double-tunnel rims | | • | DB Deluxe hybrid seat with double-density base and coil spring | | • | Comes in 15-, 17-, 19-, and 21-inch sizes; Kenda Cross 700 x 40c tires |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Having trouble deciding whether the comforts of a comfort bike are more important than the efficiency of a road bike? Why not enjoy the best of both with a hybrid? The Diamondback Edgewood combines the simplicity of the Kalamar with the performance and quality of the Menona, making it ideal for everything to casual commutes to recreational rides. The Edgewood is equipped with such features as a lightweight heat-treated aluminum frame, a Suntour 63mm suspension fork, Shimano EF-50 seven-speed EZ-Fire shifters, aluminum double-tunnel rims, Tektro linear pull brakes, and Avenir dual-density ergo-shaped grips. The features add up to a high-quality bike that's comfortable enough for a beach town yet sleek enough for rural roads. 
The Edgewood combines the comforts of a comfort bike with the efficiency of a road bike. | Specifications: - Sizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches), large (19 inches), extra-large (21 inches)
- Frame: DB 6061-T6 aluminum hybrid with formed tubes, replaceable derailleur hanger, water bottle mounts
- Fork: SR Suntour M2000-N 63mm travel with alloy crown
- Rear shock: N/A
- Cranks: SR NEX208 with chain guard, 28/38/48t
- Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
- Front derailleur: Microshift M22
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus
- Shifter: Shimano EF-50 7-speed
- Brake levers: Shimano EF-50
- Brakes: Tektro linear pull
- Gear: Shimano 7-speed freewheel (13-28t)
- Rims: 32H SSW700 double-tunnel alloy
- Tires: Kenda Cross 700 x 40c
- Pedals: Avenir comfort platform
- Handlebar: Comfort riser 50mm
- Stem: Alloy adjustable quill
- Seatpost: Alloy suspension 27.2mm
- Seat: DB Deluxe hybrid double-density base with coil spring
- Headset: Threaded 1-1/8 inch
- Chain: Threaded 1-1/8 inch
- Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front), 32H alloy cassette QR (rear)
- Spokes: 14g stainless steel
- Grips: Avenir Ergo 3-D comfort
- Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner's manual
| Edgewood Bike Geometry | | Size | Small | Medium | Large | Extra-large | | Seat tube length | 15 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches | 21 inches | | Standover height | 28 inches | 29 inches | 30.5 inches | 33 inches | | Top tube length | 21.5 inches | 22 inches | 22.6 inches | 23 inches | | Head tube length | 130mm | 130mm | 145mm | 165mm | | Head angle | 70 degrees | 70 degrees | 70 degrees | 70 degrees | | Seat angle | 73 degrees | 73 degrees | 73 degrees | 73 degrees | | Wheel base | 1,061mm | 1,074mm | 1,093mm | 1,110mm | | Chainstay length | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | | Fork offset | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm | | BB height | 295mm | 295mm | 295mm | 295mm | | Stem length | 90mm | 90mm | 90mm | 110mm | | Handlebar width | 620mm | 620mm | 620mm | 620mm | | Crank length | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | | Seat post length | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm |
Product Description
If you’re after a more efficient commuter and you’re having trouble deciding whether the comforts of a comfort bike are more important to you than the efficiency of a road bike; get the best of both in a hybrid. Our Edgewood LX combines the same comfortable contact point features of a comfort bike with the big smooth-rolling 700c wheels of a road bike. From the simple to the sophisticated, you’ll find the path, event, and commuter bike you’re after in a classic geometry Diamondback Edgewood LX.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Nice casual commuter bicycle January 22, 2010
Travis M. Erck (Chicago, IL)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
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 between the pros and the casual and is like having luxury comfort cycling for a bargain price.
Great price June 8, 2010
Mike Gorski (Brooklyn, NY United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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 same time in NYC you want something a little more rugged than racer tires.
A couple of notes I have on this item:
- I had this bike professionally adjusted at a local bike shop prior to riding it for about $35. This was very necessary, since as I assembled it, it had some issues with the gear shifters and the breaks were not as tight as I'd like them.
- I bought additional accessories day one: a bottle holder ($5), a bike pump with holder ($10), a bike stand ($7), battery operated lights front and back ($15), a bike lock ($10), helmet ($25).
All these were from Amazon.com but I don't remember the exact items. For the bike lock I got a 6-foot cable lock and am happy to report that using this I can go around a lamp-post and the frame and both wheels without much trouble. This worked out much better than the u-lock I tried at first which ended up being too short to get the frame and front wheel into. The front wheel on this bike is sort of far away from the frame, so it requires a bigger U-lock if you want to get them both in. I live in NYC, so it's a big deal to have your bike secured if you're leaving it for any amount of time. I also take the seat with me when I leave the bike on the street.
- I had the bike shop replace the quick-release wheel locks/pins with nut-based ones that require a special key to undo just as a safety percaution (since I live in NYC) and since I don't forsee needing to take the wheels off at any time
- I removed the silly plastic reflectors off the wheels - they're annoying and mine started to slide down/twist on their own.
- The handlebars on this bike are really wide I'm thinking at some point I'm going to replace these with smaller ones - I found that when riding in NYC traffic the handlebars are a little too wide to easily navigate between cars parked on the side of the street and cars waiting at a red light (especially on thinner streets). Also getting the bike in and out of houses/apartments is sort of annoying with the wide handlebars. I wouldn't want racer handlebars (bent ones) - but something in the standard geometry that doesn't come out to the side so much.
- Today (after riding the bike for 3 months) I also took off the front gear shifter and derailleur (including the plastic tubing, and metal wire). I found that I don't use the front gears at all and when using the high-gear (3 on the front, 7 on back) the chain would brush against the front derailleur (I'm sure this could be adjusted but I figured I'd just take the whole thing off since I never use it). Since the break levers and gear shifters are integrated into one unit on this bike it's a bit of a hassle - but nothing you can't do in about 30 mins.
- At some point I'm going to replace the front gear-wheel and the whole pedal/axle assembly, but not yet. That's the only other thing that annoys me about this bike - the pedals are kinda cheap platic, chunky things. They look/feel almost childish. Once again, not a deal-breaker at this price level but smaller/lighter pedals with straps is more along my preference.
- Another thing I really like about this bike is the weight. It's a big bike but it's light. Easy to pick up and carry. I was comparing this to a friend's stripped-down steel-tube racer and we were both surprised how much lighter mine was even with the extra stuff I had on mine (lights, lock, bottle holder with bottle of water in it, etc).
I hope this review makes more people buy this bike if they're trying to make up their mind about a model. I looked at various similarly-priced models frmo Schiwmm and Diamondback, but settled on this one and I'm very happy. I'm 5-11 and the large size is perfect for me - seat about 2" up off the lowest position - if you're 5-9 or shorter you may want to go with one size smaller.
Great Bike Great Price June 26, 2010
Thomas D. Greene (Rhinelander,Wi USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been riding for over 30 years and time to slow down abit and I found the perfect bike for me,,I had a very aggresive Mountain Bike(Heavy Too) and lugging it down the backroads was getting older by the second AS AM I,,so I checked out the hybrids and I road the $700 Trek,,$700 Specialized and the new $500 Globe Hybrid(made by Specialized)and road the Diamondback I saw on Amazon.I found the Diamondback at the local bike shop same model bike higher price at bike shop they had it listed at $650 AND ON AMAZON I GOT IT FOR JUST OVER $300 and is everybit as good and even better than the Trek,Specialized and Globe(Specialized),,so Amazon saved me ALOT for the same bike I would have over paid for at the bike shop and its an awesome bike the best for road riding or trail riding you will love the 700c wheels the smooth riding front fork and the seat suspension,,I added a few things too clips & pedals,,Planet Bike Eco Rack,Cat Eye wireless computor front and rear Cat Eye LED lights PRETTY RIG 5 STARS!!!!!
Extra Large Is Just That September 9, 2010
Jonathan B. Smith (Virginia, USA)
The reviews already posted led me to buy this bike, and I thank the reviewers for leading me in the right direction. I'm 6'5" and about 230 pounds, so it's been hard for me to ride most bicycles that I've borrowed in the past. So I crossed my fingers and got the extra large 21" version. I have to say it's the most comfortable I've ever been on a bike. My legs extend all the way while pedaling and the sitting position while riding is very comfortable for me. The seat is an absolute dream compared to most other bikes I've ridden. The only thing I would have to mention is that the front shocks don't seem to like so much weight on them, bottoming out with just my weight leaning on them. But really, most people aren't as big and heavy as I am. Plus I plan to drop about 25 pounds, which is one of the reasons I bought this bike, so no worries.
Technically, the bike was easy to put together without even reading the directions, which I read afterward and they really weren't that helpful anyway. The brakes were easy for me to adjust and the gears seem to work well enough out of the box. As others have mentioned, the wheels aren't perfectly true, but they're not rubbing on the brakes so I don't really care. If it bothers you, 30 bucks and a trip to the bike shop will do the trick. I'm just not that picky.
Overall, I never thought a three hundred dollar bike could be as good as this one, especially one that fits me. I'm very happy with my purchase. Recommended.
 replacement bike April 24, 2010
Kelvin Phipps (chicago ill usa)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
i owned the last year model of this bike, and just loved it before some one stole it out my garage, i was hesitant to purchase off line not being able to test ride first, and the unknown fact of assembly! but to my surprise, i almost feel cheated buying out the store now, cause i saved money on the taxes free shipping and over night,and if this is how the store receives the same bike!! i wouldn't pay any one 60$ to put it together just you tube it, but it is really simple I'm,really happy cause amazon was the only place i could find that had the size and color i wanted, none of the big or small shop had what i wanted, I'm really happy with my purchase Diamondback Edgewood LX Men's Sport Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels)]]
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