Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
When the going gets tough the Diamondback Response Sport answers "so what". With a SR Suntour XCM 100mm travel fork, a T6 butted aluminum trail frame, 24 gears, MX260Ddouble wall rims, and Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes this bike is ready to take on the trail less travelled.
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The Response Sport Mountain Bike from Diamondback is built around the lightweight, yet tough butted 6061-T6 aluminum Response hardtail frame with 26-inch wheels. A SR Suntour XCT suspension fork with 100-millimeter travel offers comfort, durability, and the maneuverability to take on whatever the trail throws your way. Equipped with a Shimano Acera rear derailleur and SLM-310 8-speed rapidfire shifters, the Response allows you to take on any incline or decline with 24 speeds. The MX260D double-wall rims and Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes provide the control you need on the trail.p bSpecifications:/bul liFrame: Response 6061-T6 Aluminum, Formed Top Tube, Formed Down Tube, machined headtube, forged drop outs with replaceable hanger, disc only liFork: SR Suntour XCM 100-millimeter travel, 30-millimeter stanchions liCranks: SR Suntour XCT 22/32/42t liBottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge liFront Derailleur: Shimano TX50 dual pull, Top swing, 34.9 liRear Derailleur: Shimano Acera 8-speed liShifter: Shimano SL-M310 8-speed Rapidfire liBrake Levers: Tektro Alloy with reach Adjust liBrakes: Tektro Novela Disc 6" Rotors liGear: Shimano HG30 8-speed Cassette (11-32t) liRims: 32-hole Weinmann MX260D Doublewall liTires: Kenda Klaw XT large casing 26x2.1 liPedals: Diamondback Toe Clip Compatible Platform liHandlebar: Diamondback SL318b Oversize 31.8-millimeter Mid Rise liStem: Diamondback SL318s 31.8-millimeter liSeatpost: Diamondback SL309p Alloy Micro Adjust 30.9-millimeter liSeat: Diamondback low profile All Mountain saddle liHeadset: Zero Stack Ahead 1 1/8-inch liChain: KMC-Z82 liFront Hubset: 32-hole MX260H Alloy with CNC Disc Mount liRear Hubset: 32-hole MX260H Alloy Cassette with CNC Disc mount liSpokes: Silver 14-gram Stainless Steel liGrips: DB4L 135-millimeter Kraton liExtras: Diamondback Key Chain, Owner’s manual, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts/ul bPlease Note: Specifications are Subject to Change/bp table "nowrap" align="center" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="10" border="1" frame="border" rules="all" style="#FFF solid; 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