Diamondback Grind 2017
2017 Youth
Estimate price |
199$
Weight | 12.81 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
DB Hi-Ten Steel BMX, w/ 990 Brake Mounts, 14mm Drop Outs
Suspension Fork
20" Hi-Ten Steel
Drivetrain
Cassette
16T Freewheel
Crank
152mm Steel 1 Piece w/ 42T Single Ring
Bottom Bracket
Loose Ball
Chain
KMC Z410, Single Speed
Pedals
Resin Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
48h Steel Nutted, w/ 3/8" Axle
Rear Hub
48h Steel Nutted, w/ 14mm Axle, Freewheel
Rims
48h Alloy Single Wall
Spokes
14g Steel
Tires
BMX Street, 20x2.1"
Brakes
Brakes
Melt Forged Alloy U-brake
Brake Levers
Melt Forged Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 4 Bolt Ahead
Handlebar
Hi-Ten Steel 2 Piece
Grips
DB Icon Grip
Headset
Threadless 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
DB BMX Padded
Seatpost
Steel Pillar, 25.4mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Grind belongs to the Diamondback Grind model. Diamondback released 1 bike variation of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Road bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Road bike you should know that the average price is 365$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Road bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 199$. If we compare this with the average Road bike cost we notice that the price is 83.42% lower.
Road bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Road bike, we get 11.29 kg (24.89 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Diamondback Grind it’s weighing 12.81 kg (28.24 lbs). At this weight, is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Road bike weighs 13.46% less than Grind.
Grind components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Grind are the 20″ aluminum type. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Diamondback Grind is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.