Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
The Sorrento offers up the same practical reliability and good times that the Outlook does, but with the additions of an upgraded aluminum frame, an A-head threadless fork with clamp-on stem, and a better shifter and rear derailleur.
Amazon.com Product Description
It may seem shocking to some, but there are still several situations where you're better off on a hardtail than a full-suspension mountain bike, such as when riding to class, dirt jumping, riding on smoother trails, or just cruising around the neighborhood. Enter the Diamondback Sorrento mountain bike, which offers the perfect blend of hardtail performance and rugged utility. The Sorrento--which shares the same practical reliability and good times as the Diamondback Outlook--offers several upgrades over its sibling, including an upgraded 6061 aluminum frame with an oversized down tube, an A-head threadless fork with a clamp-on stem, superior SRAM SX-4 seven-speed shifters, and an improved SRAM X.4 rear derailleur. The Sorrento is an ideal multipurpose mountain bike for trail or around-town use. p table align=right width=350 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/stores/sport-goods/B002LFS57C-1.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibThe Sorrento offers an ideal blend of hardtail performance and rugged utility./b/i/small/td/tr/table bSpecifications:/b ul liSizes: Extra-small (14 inches), small (16 inches), medium (18 inches), large (20 inches), and extra-large (22 inches) liFrame: DB 6061-T6 heat-treated/butted aluminum with gusset, replaceable hanger, water bottle mounts liFork: Trail XC with alloy crown, 60mm travel liRear shock: N/A liCranks: MTB alloy with chain guard, 28/38/48t liBottom bracket: Cartridge type liFront derailleur: Shimano Tourney liRear derailleur: SRAM X-4 liShifter: SRAM SX-4 7-speed trigger liBrake levers: Promax 3-finger alloy linear with reach adjust liBrakes: Promax alloy linear liGear: Shimano 7-speed freewheel (13-28t) liRims: 32H SSW26, double tunnel alloy liTires: Kenda dual sport 26 x 1.95 liPedals: MTB resin liHandlebar: Steel riser liStem: Alloy 4-bolt ahead liSeatpost: Alloy micro adjust, 27.2mm liSeat: DB men's ATB liHeadset: Ahead 1-1/8 inches liChain: Ahead 1-1/8 inches liHubset: 32H alloy QR (front and rear) liSpokes: 14g stainless steel liGrips: Avenir MTB liExtras: Chainstay protector, clear coat, water bottle mounts, owner's manual /ul p p table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border:1px #000 solid; 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