partydave Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 Been watching a lot of Seths Hacks and Single Trail Seeker Youtube videos the last couple of weeks and I see they love Diamondback backs. Now obviously this is not the DB we know and don't love. Same brand or are the local ones ripoffs? The Release 2 looks amazing and fairly priced. Anyone have any views on it? https://www.diamondback.com/release-2-40
Eugene Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 They have some pretty awesome bikes, not just mtb, but road and tt as well. There is some connection to Raleigh UK, not sure how.
TheEd Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 Diamondback caters for all types and markets. They make everything from "don't touch that thing with borrowed braai tongs" to "don't touch that 'cause I can't afford it"... As with most nice things, just not a significant enough footprint in South Africa...
Shebeen Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 love the steel DB's from the 90s. i have toured plenty with a topanga when i lived in canadia. they have a decent bikessponsor a pro conti team:https://rallycycling.com/ then there's this:
Eugene Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 A brand manager of one of the big brands told me that SA is a big player in the "high end" market. Our total market is tiny, but we are one of the biggest when it comes to high end bikes. Personally, I think the reason brands like Diamondback won't make it in SA, is because our market is so focused on certain brands (Spez, Giant, Scott). The majority of people won't look elsewhere. Kinda like Toyota and VW.
partydave Posted October 8, 2018 Author Posted October 8, 2018 I've noticed that many people avoid brands like GT, Diamondback and Silverback because of perceived status. Buy a 40k Diamondback and people think you're a rookie because you ride a Makro bike That said, the Release is super tempting. Also looking at Canyons and other box brand bikes. If only my wallet felt the same way I do
rock Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 in 1992 this was the relatively entry level MTB to get - think it sold for around R1350 http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/files/diamondback_topanga_001_117.jpg
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