| As far as bikes go the Diamondback mountain bikes | | | | comp model. |
| rank right up there as one of my absolute favorites. | | | | Another place you will see a difference between |
| If I had to choose I would select the Diamondback | | | | these two Diamondback mountain bikes is in the |
| recoil full suspension. This mountain bike comes in two | | | | braking. The comp uses a Hayes HMX-4 disc with a |
| different models, the comp and the basic recoil. Each | | | | 6-inch rotor braking system, while the base recoil |
| model uses the same heat-treated aluminum 4-inch | | | | uses the Promax 320 disc braking system. The |
| trail frame and the SRAM X-7 rear derailleur but that | | | | Promax is a good braking system and will perform |
| is where the similarities start to diverge. | | | | well on most trails, however the Hayes with the |
| The comp model of the Diamondback mountain bikes | | | | 6-inch rotors will stop you on a dime. You just have |
| will set you back about three hundred and thirty | | | | to be careful you don't take a header by braking too |
| dollars more than the base recoil and is really meant | | | | hard. |
| for a more competitive and aggressive rider. I have | | | | I don't know how I got into comparing these two |
| been riding for over fifteen years and I can tell the | | | | Diamondback mountain bikes but I can tell you that I |
| difference between each of these mountain bikes | | | | would be happy with either one. There are a lot of |
| but I don't think a casual rider will see much of a | | | | mountain bikes to choose from and you are going to |
| difference. If you are riding on some local trails and | | | | hear a lot of different opinions about each bike. |
| don't plan on getting real aggressive on some of the | | | | Ultimately the choice is up to you. Figure out where |
| higher altitude biking trails then you can be assured | | | | you plan on riding and how aggressive you plan on |
| that the base recoil will handle fine for you. | | | | being. If you are going to stay on local trails then the |
| One place you will notice the difference is in a steep | | | | base recoil is an excellent choice. If you are like me |
| incline, the comp will give you a cleaner shifting range | | | | and plan on getting a little crazy then you might want |
| with very little slipping or lagging. When I get to one | | | | to get the comp. Regardless of which one you get |
| of these inclines I am just happy to get up the hill | | | | just make sure you do the maintenance on the bike |
| without falling or running out of oxygen. If you are | | | | each time you finish riding. If you are consistent you |
| more advanced and need the better mountain bike | | | | can get a lot of years out of the bike. |
| then you might want to get the more expensive | | | | |