Diamondback Serene Citi Women's Comfort Bike

Reviews of Diamondback Serene Citi Women's Comfort Bike

1.) A great reason to exercise! - COMFORT!
Reviewed by: Kwipper Omaha, NE
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I had actually already purchased a bike that was...well...OK. It was a Schwinn comfort bike. I'm not sure why I stopped to look at other bikes but after a single sitting on the Serene Citi, I knew I was going to return the Schwinn. I'm totally thrilled I did. Great seat, smooth gearing and the handlebars allow you to ride upright with no lower back strain. I was able to go much further the first time out than I did with the Schwinn. Should you be a tall woman, please note that I'm 5'10" - this bike fits great!

2.) An awesome, comfortable bike that can really handle bumps, hills and inclines-but still a smooth ride.
Reviewed by: WriterMom DC, USA
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This is my 3rd bike in a year, yes I am particular. AND...It is an awesome ride. Springy seat, 7 gears that change with a flick of the wrist in handlebars, 2 hand brakes. The bike is so phenomenal, that I feel like when I got on it that I was riding in a Caddy or something!:) WE have tons of hills and even worse inclines in our nicely sidewalked neigborhood, but this bike does not even have to go to 1st. I can keep it in 2nd and still make the hills with no problem. It does not have a kickstand, but that does not bother me because when I am not on it, it is in a bike stand at the market, shopping center, or anywhere I ride to. Value is phenomenal! I bought a Schwinn from Target a year ago and only paid 20 dollars less and it was a piece of junk, literally falling apart when I freecycled it. I have riden this bike in a month more than I rode that Schwinn in a year, and it is no worse for the wear. I took it to REI to have them put together and tune it, and they said that it was not the top of the line bike store bike, but it was definitely better than a department store bike, and I agree!!!


3.) Very Comfortable Bike
Reviewed by: Comfort Rider Monterey, CA
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I am very short (5'1") and bought this bike in the small size. It's a great bike for an after-work ride or weekend exercise. It's durable and well-made, but it's best feature is the smooth ride it provides. This bike is a lot of fun! Riding is effortless.

4.) Diamondback Serene Citi women's comfort bike
Reviewed by: Charles J. Martin Lantana, Florida
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I was so happy that my husband purchased this bike for me. I looked around in the stores and was ready to get one but then decided to check amazon and this bike showed up. I love it. It was easy to put together. In fact the back wheel and gears and chain were already on. I just had to put the handlebar, seat and front wheel on. Also had to hook up the front brake but that wasn't a problem at all. The seat is very comfortable. I am 5'2 and I bought the medium size. It is perfect. I do have to purchase a kickstand though because I have to bring it in and out of my porch and it would be easier to stand it up than laying it down. This bike is really pretty and very sturdy. Couldn't be happier.

5.) Best bike I ever owned!
Reviewed by: SLG Florida
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I purchased this bike from Dicks Sporting Goods. I am 5'10 and was concerned that it would be too small for my long limbs. However I test rode it at the store and was surprised at how perfect it felt, and fit! The size was just right. For all you tall people out there, don't be discouraged if someone tells you that your legs are too long for this bike. Not true! I am a pretty long legged person and all my concerns were put to rest after I rode it. I purchased the 17" frame with 26" wheels, which is the largest size it comes in. Of course I had to raise up the seat a little, which was fine. As soon as I left the store I rode it on the trails for over an hour, and let me tell you...the ride was incredibly smooth and comfortable, and so much fun! The gear transition is very smooth when you shift them, and the brakes are strong. My favorite feature of this bike is the seat! It is a suspension seat and I love it because it is very comfy and you get a nice little bounce when you ride over bumps. Because it is a suspension seat you may want to raise it up just a little higher than normal because it sinks down just a touch when you sit on it. I never once experienced any back or shoulder strain! The handlebars are high enough and at the right length away so that you will not be hunched over when you ride. Please note that this bike does not come with a kickstand so you will have to purchase one. At Dicks it was $8 and they will put it on for you. To spice up the look of my bike I purchased the Avenir rear bike rack and the Avenir excursion rack top bag. I live near various shoppes and eating places and the bag can hold my stuff nicely if I want to grab something to go, and I can also put my purse and keys in there when I ride to free up my hands. I strongly suggest that if you purchase any accessories for your bicycle that requires assembly, let the technician put on for you before you take it home. It took the tech a good 20 minutes to put the rack on for me, I guess its a lot harder than it looks! Also, in order to carry the bicycle on a car rack, you have to put it on upside down, and the straps will fit snugly over the body. This bicyle is very sturdy and durable, and made of high quality material. I am sure I will be enjoying it for a long time to come. I highly reccomend this bicyle to anyone who loves good quality and comfort, and a sleek looking bike!

6.) Smooth bike that makes riding fun!!
Reviewed by: Chris Belcher
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I bought this bike for my wife as a Christmas gift. After a couple of Wal-Mart bikes that turned out to be junk, I decided to spend a little more money. In hindsight I should have done this in the first place.

Long story short, my wife loves this bike because of its comfort and ease to ride.
She bragged so much about it, I bought the men's version. I can't wait for it to come in.

7.) Smooth rider
Reviewed by: Tangie
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I am very happy with it. With the comfort seat it rides so nice. Unfortunatly it does not come with a kick stand. Nevertheless I do recommend this bike.

8.) It appears to be a solid bike for the money
Reviewed by: David J. Hrivnak Kingsport, TN United States
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The bike seems to be a good bike for the price. Due to the weather we have only ridden it about 2 miles and it takes time to ensure it is really a good value. It took me less than an hour to put it together but I have worked one bikes before so I had a good foundation. For someone who has not worked on bikes the directions are a bit sparce.

The only extra I needed to buy was a kick stand.

9.) Very comfortable ride!
Reviewed by: Betsy N. Lopez California
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Pretty awesome bike! Very comfortable ride for long distances and makes it nice to go up hills...you don't have to struggle too hard. The handle bars are up and forward so it's nice on your back 'cause you don't have to bend while riding. It's a great purchase. Finding the right bike is hard, but this is a good bet. I bought mine at Sports Authority for $280 so Amazon's price is great.

10.) Fun Ride!
Reviewed by: Lette Raleigh, NC USA
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I recently purchased this bike after careful researching. I'm short & I liked the idea of buying a small frame bike that did not look like a children's bike. The seat is suprisingly comfy and I liked the ease in which the bike pedaled. I wish the bike was about 2 inches lower so I could easily touch the ground when I stop. I found that out the hard way by falling when riding it the first time!! Not to worry, wasn't hurt - just my pride. I'm now familiar with the bike & gears - hey its been 20 years. I'm looking forward to riding longer distances as I build up my strength again. In fact, my husband is thinking about getting one for him too!! Best bike I've had so far! Should have been 5 stars but can't change!!

11.) Kick Stand
Reviewed by: Linda J. Harrison
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I am enjoying my bike, but where is the kick stand? I am not sure if this is the NEW style of bike (without a kick stand) or am I missing a part. Directions to put together were a bit difficult for my husband (and he can put together anything!) so I guess I am confused as to whether I am missing a part or just living in the dark ages.

12.) Beautiful bike, nice ride and fits my toddler front loader bike seat well.
Reviewed by: Palm girl washington DC
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I ordered a bike online without ever riding it; i must be nuts.. LOl BUt it is a great brand and i studied it carefully. I also have 4 other mountain bikes, but my hybrid was stolen... so i bought this to replace my "upright bike. I wanted a non- back bending ride to carry my daughter bike seat on. its perfect in that regard. I will say i was surprised as to how heavy it is- been spoiled with my other bikes, but i do love the "girl bike lowered bar; good for my front loader baby bike seat i installed on it. My husband put it together; he did well, only getting the bike into 3rd gear is an issue- should go see a professional..although doubt it was anything my husband did, because the gears come attached to the bike already. To sum up, it rides slow cause its heavy and the tires are fat, i may switch out tires to make it even easier to pedal, but its great to be sitting upright to cruise around comfortably. The bike came super fast, nice looking, nice seat, all about comfort... I just wish it came larger than a 17.5 inches. BUT it is a superb value for money no doubt!

13.) Heavy-duty bike
Reviewed by: Johnny R Brown
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The Serene Citi is a very well-constructed bike. It is somewhat a heavy-weight, but has a very comfortable ride. The quality is very good....I would highly recommend this bike.

14.) nice bike-you should buy from a dealer
Reviewed by: Mom of 4 spring, tx
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this is a nice bike. however, you should buy it from a dealer and not over the internet. i am a mother of 4 so i buy almost everything online. a bike is is not suggested. the bike came with no instructions on how to put it together. i tried looking online and contacting diamondback. i could not find anything. when we finally got it assembled the gears were not changing properly. thankfully i have a husband that is an engineer and father that is really good at putting things back together. they were able to figure out what was wrong with a piece that came assembled and the bike is fine now. it also came with a huge dent. my husband was mad about that but it is too much of a pain to try to return. so the bike is find but don't buy a bike online!!

15.) check the package
Reviewed by: K707 DYERSBURG, TN
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ORDERED & RECEIVED THIS BIKE PROMPTLY (UPS).ORDERED BLUE BUT RECEIVED PURPLE.THE PACKAGING WAS IN PRETTY BAD SHAPE WITH NUMEROUS HOLES IN THE BOX WITH ONE VERY LARGE HOLE IN THE SIDE.PUT THE BIKE TOGETHER WITHOUT TOO MUCH PROBLEM BUT NEAR THE END, REALIZED THE FRONT BRAKE CABLE HAD BEEN DAMAGED.THE BOTTOM LINE, DON'T DO LIKE ME AND ACCEPT A DAMAGED BOX

16.) Not a comfort bike at all
Reviewed by: bike rider
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This should not be categorized comfort bike as it's not. They put the seat far to far back on the frame. This makes you stretch horizontally to get your hands on the handlebar. That's really uncomfortable and not what I was looking for in a bike. The definition of comfort bike is to be able to ride your bike in an upright position. Unless you have extremely long arms, you will have to lean really far forward to reach them. Also, another person said the 17" is for tall people. Not at all! I'm 5'9 and it seems small to me. Maybe that person got another size. I see sizes on amazon that aren't on the diamondback description. They list both a medium and large in the 17". I ordered large 17" but my bike says medium 17". Maybe they sent me the wrong size? Or maybe there is just one 17" bike and they are making a mistake.

17.) Pray you don't need a replacement part
Reviewed by: Leslie Houston, TX
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The box was crushed in shipping and the brake cable was damaged and didn't work. Customer service has sent us two different brake cables - and neither are the right ones. We are now taking it to a bike shop to have the cable replaced. It would have been easier to have just returned the bike - which seemed silly since the whole thing was assembled and all it needs is a brake cable.

(The replacement parts the manufacturer sent were generic parts that did not fit).

I've ridden this bike before and love it - but my new one is now 2 months old and still hasn't been fixed.

Features of Diamondback Serene Citi Women's Comfort Bike

Keep it simple, sister. Why spend more than you need to when you can get an extremely comfortable and reliable Serene Citi with Shimano components, aluminum rims, and Promax linear pull brakes for a serenely low price?

Need a little extra help to get back on a bike? Try the Diamondback Serene Citi Women's Comfort Bike, a wonderful way to get into cycling. It offers a little extra help for those intimidated to get on a bike, with its extra-comfortable seat and easy-to-use gears and construction that's designed for an easier riding experience. The durable steel frame is made specifically to support a woman's body and the compact crankset with integrated chainguard provides for smooth pedaling. Cruise around the neighborhood or along the bike trail seated on the Avenir Deluxe Coil Spring Comfort saddle seat and you won't feel sore the next day. The Promax linear pull brakes operate securely with the lightest touch and the gears shift effortlessly with a simple twist the three finger levers on the handle. The double tunnel tire rims are made of sturdy alloy, supporting the tires for an easy, enjoyable bike ride.

1.) Women's bike built for casual riding;
2.) Frame is made of durable steel;
3.) Promax linear front and rear brake pull;
4.) Double tunnel alloy rims;
5.) Avenir Deluxe 2-Density Coil Spring Comfort saddle seat;