Here's the list of tools needed from the outside of the box:
Hex wrenches (included)
Adjustable wrench
Flat and phillips screwdrivers
Headset wrenches (I didn't use any)
Crank tool (I didn't use one)
Cone wrench
Chain tool (I didn't use one)
Pliers
Torque wrench
The assembly instructions that came with the bike were not specific to this model. I have toyed with bike repair before and figured I would just have to screw some things together. This was mostly true, but there were a few things I had to tweak before I was comfortable riding it:
1. There are torque specifications printed on parts of the frame -most of them are 5NM. I guess you could just tighten things until it feels right, but I wasn't comfortable doing that.
2. The front wheel wobbled. I brought it into a shop to see if it was true. It was, but the locknuts were not tight against the cones. So, I ended up buying cone wrenches.
3. The brakes squeaked a lot on my first ride, so I adjusted the toe-in.
Another note -the wheels and seat post are not quick release.
In the end, assembling the bike was more work than I expected. It's light and fun to ride now that it's rolling, and I expect it to last many years.
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Got this bike few days ago.Diamondback should be ashamed of themselves.
The assembly manual is not specific to this model, but to ALL the models they make.
Like the other reviewers, I too have a click that comes from the rear of the bike. I cant quite figure out where its coming from, and its rather frustrating. I took the bike to a mechanic who took apart the rear assembly and re-lubricated the whole thing. The click is still there.
I am thinking of returning this bike back to amazon. I already spend 50$ for assembly and diagnostics.
Otherwise, the bike is light, looks slick. Does not come with a stand. If it wasn't for mechanical issues I would give it at five stars.
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I was so excited when REI emailed me to tell me the bike was in. Problem was it is tough to get to REI in Dallas due to construction and distance but got to the store.The bike was assembled by bike techs there. I tested seat height and had them adjust it but did not take it on a long ride.
Once home I did and at first I was very impressed with the fast speed, lite weight, along with the braking power.
But then it started.
A constant muffled click sound that radiates right to my feet.
I thought it was the pedal crank gear but after flipping bike over I now believe it is the chain.
There seems to be alot of sideways play of the chain on the rear wheel sprocket. Almost as if the chain is too wide.
So now I have to take another stressful drive to REI and have them try to figure out actual problem.
The good price you get becomes not when you have to waste gas to solve product problems.
I hope this click can be resolve or I will return for a refund which would be a dang shame since I do like the bike.
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Hello All,I have been reading the reviews on this bike for a whole summer now, and I am a little disheartened to see that a few people expressed some frustration with the bike and a clicking sound they can't seem to get rid of. I bought my bike from Amazon (w/ $150 Amazon gift card), because I needed a taller bike (XXL-23in) model, I am 6'5" tall and a larger frame was essential. As you can imagine the options were pretty minimal for bikes of that size, so I gave this one a shot.
I was a little thrown off, when I received the bike because it was a single speed. I was expecting an 18 or 21 speed bike with shifting gears. I didn't know if I would like the bike so I held on to the original box thinking I was going to return it after a short while. The bike came almost fully assembled. I put the tires, handle bar, seat and pedals on myself. As soon as I put everything together, I found the bike need the touch of a professional. I took it down to the local bike shop, and they were able to calibrate the brakes, and make sure everything else is fully functional. Since I had a professional take a look at the bike, I have zero problems with the bike (lucky for me I guess). I use the bike mostly for leisure rides with my family in various state parks around Michigan. We always make sure to stay on a paved trails, as the ride gets pretty bumpy when you ride on dirt or gravel paths. I have learned to love the single speed, and even learned more about the fixed speed cult of hard core riders out there. Which this bike has the option to turn the back tire around and try it out the fixed speed. I am still a little too new to try the fixed speed myself. The single speed is great, because it makes the bike so much lighter, as well as proves to be very simple to ride. There are no gear shifters to click back and forth to get the right setting, and less moveable parts seems to give the bike a solid (indestructible) feel. If you want to ride fast, just pedal hard, you want to ride slow, don't pedal as much. I love the bike and expect to keep it for a very long time.
Don't let the other posts scare you away. If you like it as much as I do I know you will keep for a very long time.
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