Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
If we liken the Insight 3 performance hybrid to its motorized 4-wheeled brother, the sports car; the Insight 3 is the special-ordered model with all of the options including Butted 6061-T6 aluminum frame with a carbon fiber integrated aero straight blade fork, and Shimano Deore cranks and 9 speed drive train. Performance, comfort - it's the Crème de la Crème.
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The Insight 3 Performance Hybrid Bike from Diamondback offers sleek lines and high-quality components for fun and fast fitness riding and commuting. Built around a lightweight yet strong butted 6061-T6 aluminum hybrid frame with an integrated Aero Alloy straight blade fork, the Insight 3 is furnished with high-quality Shimano Alivio components including the crankset, derailleurs, and 8-speed rapid fire shifts. Alloy linear pull brakes and double wall rims provide sure stopping power. Additional details include a Diamondback low-rise handlebar, Wellgo Alloy pedals, and a Diamondback Performance Hybrid seat with Gel for comfort.p bSpecifications:/bul liFrame: Insight 6061-T6 Butted Aluminum Performance Hybrid with Formed/Hooded Top Tube, Integrated Headtube, Vertical Compliance Stays (VCS), replaceable derailleur hanger liFork: Insight integrated Aero Alloy straight blade, Alloy Steerer liCranks: Shimano FCM-411 Alivio 26/36/48t liBottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge liFront Derailleur: Shimano FDM413 Alivio liRear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio liShifter: Shimano SLM410 Alivio Rapid Fire 8-speed liBrake Levers: Avid FR-5 liBrakes: Avid SD-3 Linear liGear: Shimano HG51 8-speed Cassette (11-30t) liFront rim: 20-hole liRear Rim: 24-hole rear Equation R17 Aero Doublewall with machined braking surface liTires: Kenda Kwick Trax with puncture resistant K-shield 700x28c liPedals: Wellgo Alloy body/cage, toe clip compatible liHandlebar: Diamondback 31.8-millimeter low rise Alloy liStem: Diamondback 3D Forged 7-degree 31.8-millimeter liSeatpost: Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2-millimeter liSeat: Diamondback Performance Hybrid with Gel liHeadset: Integrated "Cane Creek" Size Drop-in ACB 1 1/8-inch liChain: KMC-Z82 liFront Hubset: 20h Alloy QR liRear Hubset: 24h Alloy Cassette QR liSpokes: Black 14-gram Stainless Steel liGrips: Avenir Ergo 3-D Comfort liExtras: 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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