2013 Diamondback - Sortie Black 29 - Win One!

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taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:49)

It is so cool to see DB making so many believers. When I got mine 2 years ago all the locals where pretty shocked. My older brother only just started appreciating my mission's beauty

sethd (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:57)

your mission looks great! i would go single up front with a 10 or 9 speed in the back. i did it to my mission an i love it

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 4:00)

I did for a while, but I have to climb to much to stick with it. I need my granny

sicsoma (Jul 26, 2012 at 10:36)

ok nice bike and components, but would you really pay 7K for an aluminum trail bike? i'm just saying, at that price it should be carbon. ok haters, let the neg props come in!

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 10:43)

After 4k's it all seems relative

JScott (Jul 26, 2012 at 10:46)

I'm not going to neg prop you on that. I completely agree. I feel the same way about a lot of the Norco range. If it's over $5K I want the strength of carbon. I'd mention weight as well, but I'm not a weight weenie, taking a dump before a ride for me effectively negates the 1/2 - 2 lbs difference in frame weight. Wink

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:31)

My frame gets nailed by big rocks several times a week. Is carbon going to take that for years on end? What about the used bike amrket? I don't want a used carbon frame, but I'd buy these all day long.

Arnoodles (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:40)

@taletotell Have you seen this first video? They say Sven Martin had the white nomad for two years before they did the test on it.

www.pinkbike.com/news/Video-of-the-Month-February-2012.html

JScott (Jul 26, 2012 at 12:03)

Someone seems to be a little late to the party. Carbon's stronger than aluminum, welcome to 2012.

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 12:17)

I have seen that video and yes in that way it is true, but solid pointy impacts crack resin. Easton makes baseball bats out of the stuff. They are great, but they last two seasons max. The aluminium bats get passed on to children's children.

I am not worried about a colossal fail. I am worried about it cracking and then being useless.

And i know bikes aren't bats, but my point about the resin still stands. Am I wrong about this? Is resin not harder but more brittle than aluminum? If I am wrong then okay, but even the bodies of supercars are worse for wear from road pebbles.

Schy (Jul 27, 2012 at 0:01)

Im not completely sure but I do believe that Aluminum has a higher tolerance to Impact force whereas carbon is stiffer and has a higher tensile strength. How much do decent carbon down tube protectors weigh?

taletotell (Jul 27, 2012 at 3:27)

And that is a valid consideration, but for me it means that aluminum is still a viable high end material.

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altereg0 (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:12)

I will soon be able to sell those bikes with all that diamondback knowledge

cretin82 (Jul 26, 2012 at 5:54)

still havent gotten my "email" from the last diamondback win it entry, any one else in the same boat?

Jabawakee411 (Jul 26, 2012 at 5:56)

Same here, been waiting since yesterday Razz

BIGD11 (Jul 26, 2012 at 7:49)

i havent gotten the email for any of the quizes....

Sanderson22 (Jul 26, 2012 at 8:05)

Ive done all four quizes, passed them all, still no email after a day or two...

albertp (Jul 26, 2012 at 8:46)

Same here...

booMcaT (Jul 26, 2012 at 9:01)

me too

jonesy1995 (Jul 26, 2012 at 9:27)

same

nockiseo (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:26)

It states one entry or you get voided, is that more than one entry per bike? Btw, i just received my confirmation email for the scapegoat

Arnoodles (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:42)

I did, but it took a couple days...

Sanderson22 (Jul 26, 2012 at 13:09)

Im assuming its one enrty per bike...

six66 (Jul 26, 2012 at 16:49)

Took a day, but I got my email. Also, nockiseo, according to the rules each bike is separate drawing, so you can go ahead and do one for each! Big Grin

albertp (Jul 26, 2012 at 16:56)

Yup, got my first one after 2 days haha

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jtb5150 (Jul 26, 2012 at 1:12)

Are people actually buying/riding DB bikes? I live in Italy and haven't seen one anywhere.

samjam (Jul 26, 2012 at 1:43)

The only DB bikes coming into Australia are being sold in supermarkets.Having raced there BMX stuff in the early 80's through to the 90's i have been looking for one here to buy for nostalgic reasons but after seeing there new stuff i want one coz they are bloody nice.

Suth17 (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:00)

Yeah, just looked at the local website available from big W! Woohoo!

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:47)

It is really hard to find a high end DB on the east coast of the USA, let alone outside the country. I bought mine through the shop I worked at that only sold low end. You can buy them off of Amazon and pay an arm and leg for shipping. As more people want them I am sure distribution will grow.

Suth17 (Jul 26, 2012 at 4:18)

That's a shame. My first mtb was a diamond back ascent, for my 18th my parents bought me some RST mozo pros to put on there (ditched the elastomers asap and went to springs) quickly upgraded to lx v brakes, sun rhino lite rims and IRC missile tyres. The thing was terrible, but the thought of owning another DB is enticing for sure

alexsin (Jul 26, 2012 at 5:34)

Never seen one in BC either. DB was a very strong brand when I was growing up in Toronto.

DunX (Jul 26, 2012 at 6:50)

Italy is a company called 42 cycles. they will be distributing all the range for 2013 and will have stock in Nov 2012. Any other Euro DB questions Im your man!

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diamondbackbikes (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:39)

Hey all… We apologize if you have not received the confirmation email from us. Our web team is working to ensure that you all have this now and you should be receiving this shortly. The email confirmations go out in batches each day. If you have not received your confirmation email, you may want to check your spam filter as it’s likely that it landed there. Those who still not get one may have typed in their email address incorrectly.

The majority of entrants have already received theirs though. I can confirm that.

Thanks for your patience.

cyrix (Jul 26, 2012 at 15:09)

Good on you guys for responding to the community about it and for how much you've turned around in years past. Loving the new lineup. If I ever get a 9er, it's going to be that Mason. The thing is damn beautiful.

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milanulrich (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:11)

i think it's most beautiful niner i've ever seen.

sethd (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:24)

www.pinkbike.com/photo/8441362

really now?

milanulrich (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:30)

oh, i ment the same as you linked. I thought it's the same model, just another colour finish. so this link is nr.1 and then this. Smile

sethd (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:56)

haha yeah the other one is the mason fully this is the sortie black Wink

samjam (Jul 26, 2012 at 1:38)

Agreed,this is as good as i have seen....I still like the Bandit 29er but i think this is just as good in the looks dept

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s0lace (Jul 26, 2012 at 7:12)

I reckon the reason you don't get an email is because when you sign up there's a box at the bottom saying something along the lines of "send me emails on product updates etc"... so, if you don't tick that box you won't get emails, including the one for this, no?

Arnoodles (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:45)

Nope, it just takes a few days.

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bluemirage188 (Jul 26, 2012 at 6:21)

So am I just out of it, or is the "knuckle box" the same as the last gen commencal bikes? Not to say there is anything wrong with it, because i have more product respect for the commencal brand, and if its good enough for them, then a DB might not be so bad...

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UpstateNYmtbdjr (Jul 26, 2012 at 2:58)

Well now been 24 hrs and still have no confirmation email back? Anyone know what the deal is?

joshbosh12 (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:27)

2nd diamond back comp i've entered - no emails for both

amsapper (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:27)

I've entered everyone of these free bike giveaways with Diamondback and have yet to receive any kind of confirmation at all.

joshbosh12 (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:32)

be interested to know if anyone else has?...

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:48)

Not I

sethd (Jul 26, 2012 at 3:57)

i have. for all three..

sam264 (Jul 26, 2012 at 4:10)

i've entered all three and had no emails

albertp (Jul 26, 2012 at 8:49)

@sethd What browser did you use? Maybe that makes a difference?

Robinhoods (Jul 26, 2012 at 9:34)

no emails for any of them here

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 10:45)

chrome

sethd (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:15)

i used google chrome

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:25)

suck

chancos30z (Jul 26, 2012 at 19:11)

It took them 4 or 5 days for them to send me the confirmation emails, and i got all 4 at one time. When they say sit tight they mean go do other stuff and check your email later.

taletotell (Jul 26, 2012 at 20:06)

Cept they said 24 hours. I probably disqualified myself by doing it again. Oh well

sam264 (Jul 27, 2012 at 3:40)

yeah i got the emails in the end

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UpstateNYmtbdjr (Jul 26, 2012 at 18:11)

So i contacted diamondback to find out whats the dealy-o. They said they only respond if mars lines up with jupiter on the third tuesday of a full moon...... Just playing they only do a bunch of responses a day and to sit tight and you will get a response. Also check your spam folder. Uuuuummmm ssspppaaammm.

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malvern (Jul 26, 2012 at 2:33)

they've managed to make a good looking 29er. class.

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Sonicfury (Jul 26, 2012 at 16:24)

Not sure what I'm doing wrong with these comps. I can't get to the web page. (Macbook Air with OS X using Safari). I get stuck on a digital certificate page and can't get past it.... :-(

sethd (Jul 26, 2012 at 17:55)

im using my macbook pro and ipad 2..i just downloaded google chrome since safari blows. try chrome

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socommk23 (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:34)

first photo: that seat post is nasty and the stem looks like it came right from an argos bike!

starsh78 (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:48)

(walmart bike to people who live outside the UK)

TKy5e (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:56)

haha, agreed about that seatpost. what the hell.... everything else, as in all the work diamond back has done, looks nice!

Suth17 (Jul 26, 2012 at 2:58)

Sooo, I'm kinda dark about diamond back here in aust, I just had a look at their local product line at
Www.diamondback.com.au
Are we getting any real diamond backs here?

smike (Jul 26, 2012 at 6:33)

Seriously? That's an Easton ec70 carbon post and ea90 stem. That's high end shit right there.

socommk23 (Jul 29, 2012 at 0:17)

yeah....high end shiz....and every super model is attractive right? lmao

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shishka (Jul 27, 2012 at 6:35)

Nice bike even though it a 29errrr. Look like you can pedal that til the cows come home. I could ride to creek from nyc on that bike. Good luck on dominion with the 29s lool...

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TouchMeslowly (Jul 26, 2012 at 10:07)

if i win this bike can you send JUST the XTR drivetrain i have no need for everything else

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caiocrz (Jul 26, 2012 at 10:44)

I never won anything in my life! I will be so stoked if I get it Big Grin

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jOrGemRNh (Jul 26, 2012 at 7:58)

damnnn...i'd love to ride a bike like this :S

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BDKR (Jul 26, 2012 at 7:49)

Why doesnt DB fix the problems with the last give away instead? I'm still waiting for that email!!!!

Grimzentide (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:32)

I got the emails from the other entries today.

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andrew2442 (Jul 26, 2012 at 21:45)

Bahahahaa manitou

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UpstateNYmtbdjr (Jul 28, 2012 at 20:22)

Thats my bike punk

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phillyp (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:50)

Veh Naz

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malathion (Jul 26, 2012 at 10:37)

no thanks.

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motard5 (Jul 26, 2012 at 2:00)

an aluminum framed $7000 bike? what has happened to mountain biking...

*sighs*

deeeight Plus (Jul 26, 2012 at 2:06)

Its full XTR, what exactly did you expect it to cost ?!

JScott (Jul 26, 2012 at 12:01)

I don't know, maybe less than 7 grand maybe?

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starsh78 (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:51)

Scapgoat looks better Imo.

sethd (Jul 26, 2012 at 0:56)

two completely different types of bikes....

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trailstar2danman (Jul 26, 2012 at 5:28)

SPAM. SPAM,

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vortex206 (Jul 26, 2012 at 5:38)

jizz in my pants.

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trailstar2danman (Jul 26, 2012 at 5:27)

i don't get it, Pink Bike = gravity forum, DH, park act..., you sure love those f&*$king 29er, for some reason this those not add up?

Jan-ster (Jul 26, 2012 at 7:18)

Pinkbike.com is for all sorts of biking bro...

deeeight Plus (Jul 26, 2012 at 8:04)

The site may have started out that way but the gravity market segments are so ridiculously tiny, that for the PB site to survive they had to actually accept the fact that the vast majority of mountain bikers, DIDN'T do that sort of riding, nor buy those sorts of bikes, and sites like this depend on advertising dollars to stay in operation.

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bradwalton Plus (Jul 26, 2012 at 8:24)

Pinkbike loves all things mountain bike. Don't worry, you won't find road bikes or recumbants on here. To be experts, we have to broaden our horizons, which is why we try to be unbiased on a variety of mountain bikes. If all we rode was DH, there would be less experience with bike geometries, body positioning, and suspension, not to mention we would be injured too often to go to events and produce information or new product previews/reviews. Appreciate it for what it is or just skip over it. That's the beauty of free content. I never thought I'd be interested in 29'ers but watching Eric Porter shred so effortlessly for a few days has me curious. Life = changes.

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