Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Trace 6061-T6 Butted Aluminum Dual Sport Frame w/ Formed Top and Down tube, Forged Drop outs, w/integrated chainstay disc mount
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NVX 700c, 75mm travel, 28mm stanchions, Alloy lower, Alloy crown
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera dual pull, Top Swing, 31.8
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-M310 8spd Rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano HG-31 8spd (11-32t)
Crank
SR Suntour XCT w/chainguard 28/38/48t
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC-Z82
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy forged, CNC MTB
Wheels
Front Hub
32h SL-7 Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount
Rear Hub
32h SL-7 Alloy Cassette w/ CNC Disc mount
Rims
32h Diamondback SL-7 Doublewall
Spokes
14g Stainless Steel
Tires
Kenda Bitumen, 700x45c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries Disc w/ 160mm Rotors
Brake Levers
Tektro 3 finger Alloy Linear w/ reach Adjust
Cockpit
Stem
DB 3D Forged 7° 31.8mm
Handlebar
DB Lazer Series 31.8mm low rise
Grips
Diamondback Dual Density Comfort Grip
Headset
Ahead 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
DB DUAL SPORT Series Black
Seatpost
DB Lazer Series Micro Adjust 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 595 mm | 611 mm | 626 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 461 mm | 461 mm | 461 mm | 461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm | 1081 mm | 1096 mm | 1112 mm |
| Standover Height | 755 mm | 768 mm | 806 mm | 838 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Trace Sport is part of the Diamondback Trace model. Diamondback launched 5 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Diamondback Trace bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 75mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Trace Sport 2017 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Diamondback Trace Sport has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.