Product Description
If you’re after a more efficient commuter and you’re having trouble deciding whether the comforts of a comfort bike are more important to you than the efficiency of a road bike; get the best of both in a hybrid. Our Edgewood LX combines the same comfortable contact point features of a comfort bike with the big smooth-rolling 700c wheels of a road bike. From the simple to the sophisticated, you’ll find the path, event, and commuter bike you’re after in a classic geometry Diamondback Edgewood LX.
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Product Details
- Size: 15-Inch/ Small
- Color: Blue
- Brand: DiamondBack
- Model: 02-10-1880
- Released on: 2009-08-13
Features
- Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum Sport Hybrid Frame
- 63mm Travel Comfort Hybrid Suspension Fork
- SR XCCT208 Crankset w/ Integrated Chainguard
- SSW700 Double Tunnel Alloy Rims
- Avenir Deluxe 2-Density Coil Sprung Hybrid Saddle
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
By Mike Gorski
I bought this bike (large size, blue color) to commute to work and back - about 5 miles each way, in city traffic and over a couple of bridges. It's been 3 months now and I have to say I'm very happy with the quality of this product given the price. I actually save time taking the bike to work over public transportation, not to mention the exercise I get and the money I save on subway fare - I find that I ride the bike in and back about 3 times per week (I don't ride it when it rains or when I don't feel like it).
Overall I give this bike 5 stars because it is exactly what is advertised - a great no-frills every-day hybrid bike for a great price. The components are not top-notch but they are not cheap either. There are a few things you may want to replace over time (as I have done and plan to do) but overall this bike runs great out-of-the-box. The 700c tires were a requirement for me, I didn't want mountain bike tires because I'm riding mostly on the street but at the same time in NYC you want something a little more rugged than racer tires.
A couple of notes I have on this item:
- I had this bike professionally adjusted at a local bike shop prior to riding it for about $35. This was very necessary, since as I assembled it, it had some issues with the gear shifters and the breaks were not as tight as I'd like them.
- I bought additional accessories day one: a bottle holder ($5), a bike pump with holder ($10), a bike stand ($7), battery operated lights front and back ($15), a bike lock ($10), helmet ($25).
All these were from Amazon.com but I don't remember the exact items. For the bike lock I got a 6-foot cable lock and am happy to report that using this I can go around a lamp-post and the frame and both wheels without much trouble. This worked out much better than the u-lock I tried at first which ended up being too short to get the frame and front wheel into. The front wheel on this bike is sort of far away from the frame, so it requires a bigger U-lock if you want to get them both in. I live in NYC, so it's a big deal to have your bike secured if you're leaving it for any amount of time. I also take the seat with me when I leave the bike on the street.
- I had the bike shop replace the quick-release wheel locks/pins with nut-based ones that require a special key to undo just as a safety percaution (since I live in NYC) and since I don't forsee needing to take the wheels off at any time
- I removed the silly plastic reflectors off the wheels - they're annoying and mine started to slide down/twist on their own.
- The handlebars on this bike are really wide I'm thinking at some point I'm going to replace these with smaller ones - I found that when riding in NYC traffic the handlebars are a little too wide to easily navigate between cars parked on the side of the street and cars waiting at a red light (especially on thinner streets). Also getting the bike in and out of houses/apartments is sort of annoying with the wide handlebars. I wouldn't want racer handlebars (bent ones) - but something in the standard geometry that doesn't come out to the side so much.
- Today (after riding the bike for 3 months) I also took off the front gear shifter and derailleur (including the plastic tubing, and metal wire). I found that I don't use the front gears at all and when using the high-gear (3 on the front, 7 on back) the chain would brush against the front derailleur (I'm sure this could be adjusted but I figured I'd just take the whole thing off since I never use it). Since the break levers and gear shifters are integrated into one unit on this bike it's a bit of a hassle - but nothing you can't do in about 30 mins.
- At some point I'm going to replace the front gear-wheel and the whole pedal/axle assembly, but not yet. That's the only other thing that annoys me about this bike - the pedals are kinda cheap platic, chunky things. They look/feel almost childish. Once again, not a deal-breaker at this price level but smaller/lighter pedals with straps is more along my preference.
- Another thing I really like about this bike is the weight. It's a big bike but it's light. Easy to pick up and carry. I was comparing this to a friend's stripped-down steel-tube racer and we were both surprised how much lighter mine was even with the extra stuff I had on mine (lights, lock, bottle holder with bottle of water in it, etc).
I hope this review makes more people buy this bike if they're trying to make up their mind about a model. I looked at various similarly-priced models frmo Schiwmm and Diamondback, but settled on this one and I'm very happy. I'm 5-11 and the large size is perfect for me - seat about 2" up off the lowest position - if you're 5-9 or shorter you may want to go with one size smaller.
66 of 71 people found the following review helpful.
By Old Hippie
For the uniformed... Raleigh & Diamondback bikes are basically the same bikes. Same company. This bike compares to a 2010 Raleigh Route 3.0 priced about $385 from a bike shop. Here comes the good & the bad.
The good: If you are even somewhat mechanically inclined, you can most likely assemble it yourself. The bad: An assembled bike does NOT mean a 100% perfectly working bike. You will need to know and/or figure out how to adjust the derailleurs & brakes cables. Plenty of good info via the Internet. All you need do is use Google.
The good: Save $85 by buying on-line & assembling the bike yourself. The bad: No dealer follow up service. Most bike shops offer at least one FREE follow up tune-up/check-up. Shift & brake cables do stretch over time...usually within the first month of good riding. Some bike shops offer one year of free follow up service. Mine offers free adjustments for LIFE! Is it worth the extra $85?
The good: Four different frame sizes to choose from. Not like a discount store that offers only one with that "One-size-fits-all" mentality. WRONG! It doesn't matter if you're 5' 2" tall or 6' 6" tall. There's a bike the right size for you. The bad: Know in advance what frame size you need EXACTLY. Example...I'm 5' 10" tall. That's not overly tall. One would think that would be a 17" medium frame. Wrong. Raleigh lists a 19" frame as medium...and they are right. A 17" frame would best fit someone shorter than 5' 10" - around 5' 8" tall.
The good: Contrary to the description, the rear cog (gears) are not Shimano 7-speed freewheel (13-28t). They are Shimano MegaRange, 7-speed: 14-34. That 34 tooth low gear is great for pulling hills. The bad: It's a freewheel & not a cassette hub. A freewheel hub simply screws on. A cassette has splines that slide into the hub and is held in place with a locking ring. This is the new standard that will take more use and abuse.
The good: An Avenir Plush Saddle (Black). Same saddle (seat) used on Raleigh Hybrid Bikes. There is no bad. Very comfy.
Bottom line: Nice bike for the casual cyclist. For the serious cyclist, invest a few bucks more and get one with a cassette hub vs. the freewheel hub. Still a LOT BETTER than anything found at Wal-Mart, K-Mart & the like. If taken care of properly, this bike will last a lifetime. I really hate to be the lowest rating here, but I fall into that "serious cyclist" category. I own two bikes, the Raleigh being my main ride. It has almost 1,300 miles on it in less than two years. Between the two bikes, I'm guessing well over 2,000 in the past two years. This bike comes close to my Raleigh is worth every penney.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
By Travis M. Bruno-Erck
This bicycle is very comfy for using for exercising and casual rides.
It's a perfect balance between professional bicycling and comfort and you will enjoy
having paid a decent price for such quality materials and workmanship.
The bike is beautiful and built solid with quality parts.
I live in a hilly area some steep hills and some bumps along the way. It handles all of this beautifully where
its too straining on you. Or if you opt for some good leg work out you can go from comfort to hard core by switching the gears. The handling of steep hills and comfort is impressive. Obviously I wouldn't take this off road but it seems to handle basic bike trails with ease and comfort. You can' tell your riding on dirt at all.
At the time I purchased the medium frame was less than the 299.99 posted.
For 249.99 the bike was a complete bargain and I would recommmend this to the commuter and for exercising.
It strikes a wonderful balance between the pros and the casual and is like having luxury comfort cycling for a bargain price.
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