Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
If you’re having trouble trying to determine 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 an all-new women’s-specific Vital hybrid. The Vital hybrids combine the same comfortable contact point features of a comfort bike with the big smooth-rolling 700c wheels of a road bike. The Vital hybrids are extremely versatile and are ideal for many uses including event rides, commuting, recreation, and personal fitness. From the simple to the sophisticated, you’ll find the bike you’re after in the classic geometry Vital series of hybrids.
Amazon.com Product Description
The top-of-the-line Diamondback Vital 3 sport hybrid bike is everything you could want in a hybrid. The Vital 3 includes such upgrades from the Vital 2 as Shimano cranks, Weinmann double-wall rims, puncture-resistant Kenda Cross tires, and an improved Shimano rear derailleur. The Vital 3 hails from Diamondback's Devine Designs line, a series of women's-specific bicycles made up of mountain and comfort bikes, beach cruisers, and two different series of hybrids (traditional and performance). Each bicycle in the line features a similar look and feel, but includes several unique women's-only features that you won't find on Diamondback's men's bikes. In the end, the Vital 3 is the perfect bike for any situation, including event rides, commuting, recreation, and personal fitness.p table align=right width=350 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/stores/sport-goods/B002LFM73U-1.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibThe top-of-the-line Vital 3 includes such upgrades as Shimano cranks./b/i/small/td/tr/table bSpecifications:/b ul liSizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches) liFrame: DB 6061-T6 aluminum hybrid, replaceable derailleur hanger, and water bottle mounts liFork: Spinner Odessa ACS, 63mm travel with preload adjust liRear shock: N/A liCranks: Shimano FCM191 with chainguard, 28/38/48t liBottom bracket: Sealed cartridge liFront derailleur: Microshift M22 liRear derailleur: Shimano Acera liShifter: Shimano EF-60 8-speed liBrake levers: Shimano EF-60 liBrakes:liGear: SRAM PG-830 8-speed cassette (11-32t) liRims: 32H Weinmann ZAC-19 double wall liTires: Kenda Cross with puncture-resistant K-shield, 700 x 40c liPedals: Avenir comfort platform liHandlebar: DB 31.8mm low-rise alloy liStem: DB 3D forged, 7 degrees, 31.8mm liSeatpost: Alloy suspension 27.2mm liSeat: DB Deluxe hybrid double-density base with elastomer spring liHeadset: 1-1/8-inch threaded liChain: 1-1/8-inch threaded liHubset: 32H alloy with mount (front), 32H alloy cassette (rear) liSpokes: 14g stainless steel liGrips: Avenir Ergo 3-D comfort liExtras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner's manual /ul p p table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border:1px #000 solid; 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