Diamondback Vital Two Women's Sport Hybrid Bike (2011 Model, 700c Wheels)

Diamondback Vital Two Women's Sport Hybrid Bike (2011 Model, 700c Wheels) Review

Diamondback Vital Two Women's Sport Hybrid Bike (2011 Model, 700c Wheels) Feature

• Diamondback 6061-T6 Aluminum Sport Hybrid Geometry with formed tubes
• Sport hybrid suspension 63mm travel fork
• Shimano EF-51 Easyfire 7-speed shifters
• Promax linear pull brakes
• DB Deluxe Hybrid double density base saddle with coil spring

Having trouble deciding between the comforts of a comfort bike and the efficiency of a road bike? Turn to the Diamondback Vital Two women's sport hybrid bike, which combines the best of both. The Vital Two is outfitted with a women's-specific butted aluminum hybrid frame, a Sport Comfort suspension fork with 63mm of travel, a Shimano TX-55 rear derailleur, and Shimano seven-speed shifters. The contact features and smooth shifting create the same experience you'd expect in a comfort bike. Diamondback upped the ante, however, by adding large, smooth-rolling 700c wheels, so the Vital Two rides like a road bike. Other details include puncture-resistant Kenda Cross tires, SSW700 double-wall alloy rims, a deluxe dual-density coil-sprung hybrid saddle, and a steel 50mm riser handlebar.

The Diamondback Vital Two women's bike is outfitted with a women's-specific butted aluminum hybrid frame.

Specifications

• Sizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches)
• Frame: DB 6061-T6 women's-specific aluminum sport hybrid geometry, with formed tubes and replaceable derailleur hanger
• Fork: Sport Comfort suspension, 63mm travel with alloy crown
• Rear shock: N/A
• Cranks: SR XCCT208 with chain guard, 28/38/48t
• Bottom bracket: Cartridge type
• Front derailleur: Shimano TX-51
• Rear derailleur: Shimano TX-55
• Shifter: Shimano EF-51 7-speed
• Brake levers: Shimano EF-50
• Brakes: Promax linear
• Gear: Shimano 7-speed MegaRange freewheel (14-34t)
• Rims: 32h SSW700 double-tunnel alloy
• Tires: Kenda Cross, 700 x 40c
• Pedals: Avenir comfort platform
• Handlebar: Steel 50mm riser
• Stem: Alloy adjustable quill
• Seatpost: Alloy suspension 27.2mm
• Seat: DB deluxe hybrid double-density base with coil spring
• Headset: Threaded 1-1/8 inches
• Colors: Blue
• Chain: KMC-Z51
• Hubset: 32h alloy QR (front), 32h alloy QR (rear)
• Spokes: 14g stainless steel
• Grips: Avenir Ergo 3-D comfort
• Extras: Owner's manual, chainstay protector, clear coat, H20 bottle mounts

Diamondback Vital Two Geometry
Size	Extra-small ladies	Small ladies	Medium ladies
Seat tube length	13 inches	15 inches	19 inches
Standover height	19 inches	19 inches	24.5 inches
Top tube length	23 inches	23.5 inches	24.5 inches
Head tube length	100mm	120mm	160mm
Head angle	70 degrees	70 degrees	70 degrees
Seat angle	68 degrees	68 degrees	68 degrees
Wheel base	1,037mm	1,056mm	1,080mm
Chainstay length	460mm	460mm	460mm
Fork offset	36mm	36mm	36mm
BB height	295mm	295mm	295mm
Stem length	90mm	90mm	90mm
Handlebar width	620mm	620mm	620mm
Crank length	170mm	170mm	170mm
Seat post length	300mm	300mm	300mm

If you’re having trouble trying to determine 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 an all-new women’s-specific Vital hybrid. The Vital hybrids combine the same comfortable contact point features of a comfort bike with the big smooth-rolling 700c wheels of a road bike. The Vital hybrids are extremely versatile and are ideal for many uses including event rides, commuting, recreation, and personal fitness. From the simple to the sophisticated, you’ll find the bike you’re after in the laid-back comfort geometry Vital series of hybrids.