Sunday, April 18, 2010

Diamondback Wildwood Citi Men

Diamondback Wildwood
Review & Description

Why spend more than you need to when you can get an extremely comfortable and reliable Wildwood Citi with Shimano components, aluminum rims, and Promax linear pull brakes for a wildly low price? If simplicity and value are what you’re looking for in a solid and reliable comfort bike, the Wildwood Citi is the bike for you.Why spend more than necessary when you can enjoy an extremely comfortable and reliable ride for a fraction of the price? Enter the Diamondback Wildwood Citi men's comfort bike, which includes such premium features as Shimano components, aluminum rims, Promax linear pull brakes, and an affordable price tag. If simplicity and value matter to you, look no further than the Wildwood Citi.



The Wildwood Citi offers Diamondback's elegant LBC geometry.
The bike is structured around a Hi-Ten Remington Steel frame with Laid Back Comfort (LBC) Geometry and a 45mm suspension fork. The frame and fork combine to create a comfortable, maneuverable ride that's ideal for both beach towns and short neighborhood commutes. The SunRace seven-speed twist shifters and Shimano Mega Range freewheel, meanwhile, create a smooth shifting and coasting experience. And riders will love the dual-density comfort saddle, which is far more accommodating than traditional road bike saddles.

About Diamondback's LBC Geometry
During the development of LBC Geometry, Diamondback engineers were faced with the challenge of making the comfort bike more comfortable and easier to use without compromising its handling and maneuverability. They started by tilting the seat tube back. Way back. This allows the rider to be seated further behind the bottom bracket and in a lower position, which not only makes for a more stable and comfortable ride, but also allows for full leg extension to the pedals. At the same time, the design still keeps the rider seated low enough on the bike that he or she can quickly and easily plant both feet firmly on the ground. The result is happier knees and much easier mounting and dismounting.

Once the rider's ideal position was determined, the engineers recognized two places they could improve the handling of the bike by not changing anything at all. Whereas other companies have been tempted to lengthen the chainstays and tilt the head tube back, Diamondback engineers opted for another approach, leaving the length of the rear end alone to maintain superior shifting performance and stable handling. Then they designed a new comfort handlebar with more back sweep, helping bring the handle grips within reach. Because the angle and location of the head tube remains unchanged, Diamondback didn't compromise the performance of the bike.

Specifications:

  • Sizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches), large (19 inches), and extra-large (21 inches)
  • Frame: DB Hi-Ten steel Laid Back Comfort (LBC) Geometry with replaceable derailleur hanger and water bottle mounts
  • Fork: Comfort suspension Wildwood Citi with 45mm travel
  • Rear shock: N/A
  • Cranks: Comfort alloy with chain guard, 28/38/48t
  • Bottom bracket: Cartridge type
  • Front derailleur: Microshift M22
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano TZ-40
  • Shifter: SunRace TSM-23 light-action 7-speed twist
  • Brake levers: Promax linear with reach adjustment
  • Brakes: Promax linear
  • Gear: Shimano 7-speed MegaRange freewheel (14-28t)
  • Rims: 32H SSW26, double-tunnel alloy
  • Tires: Kenda comfort 26 x 1.95
  • Pedals: DB toe-clip-compatible platform
  • Handlebar: Custom LBC riser, 62mm
  • Stem: Steel quill
  • Seatpost: Alloy suspension, 29mm
  • Seat: Avenir comfort with super-soft foam, coil spring
  • Headset: 1-1/8-inch threaded
  • Colors: Gloss black
  • Chain: 1-1/8-inch threaded
  • Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front and rear)
  • Spokes: 14g
  • Grips: Avenir comfort
  • Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner's manual

Wildwood Citi Bike Geometry
Size Small Medium Large Extra large
Seat tube length 15 inches 17 inches 19 inches 21 inches
Standover height 27.5 inches 29 inches 31 inches 33 inches
Top tube length 24.2 inches 25.3 inches 26.5 inches 27.75 inches
Head tube length 110mm 150mm 190mm 230mm
Head angle 70 degrees 70 degrees 70 degrees 70 degrees
Seat angle 68 degrees 68 degrees 68 degrees 68 degrees
Wheel base 1,065mm 1,093mm 1,116mm 1,150mm
Chainstay length 438mm 438mm 438mm 438mm
Fork offset 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm
BB height 285mm 285mm 285mm 285mm
Stem length 90mm 90mm 110mm 110mm
Handlebar width 644mm 644mm 644mm 644mm
Crank length 170mm 170mm 170mm 170mm
Seat post length 350mm 350mm 350mm 350mm

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