Diamondback Vital Two Women's Comfort Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels)

Reviews of Diamondback Vital Two Women's Comfort Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels)

1.) Excellent Bike for the Money
Reviewed by: N. Feagans Redondo Beach, CA United States
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I had been looking at the Diamondback Serene Citi Comfort bike but decided to go with the Vital 2, primarily because of the aluminum frame (the Serene Citi has a steel frame and is heavier). The Vital 2 also has the "click" shifters instead of twist shifters, which I think is a real plus. The bike is nimble and well-balanced, and I like the easy-on easy-off ability due to the step-through frame. I haven't ridden a bike in several years, so needed something I could feel confident on in a short period of time. I'll end up replacing the seat with a gel seat but other than that this is a really nice bike at an affordable price.

2.) It's not a depatment store bike, but it's pretty close.
Reviewed by: Krissy and Elijah Rich Boise, ID
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It's built well and all around we like it. I'm not sure if it's worth the $300 we paid for it. It's more like a cruiser bike than a Mt Bike although they call it a hybrid. It does come in a lot of pieces and you may think about just bringing it to a bike shop and pay them to put it together and tune it because the gears aren't in sync. The one thing that bothers me the most is that the thing did not come with a kick stand. I mean really? a cruiser bike without a kick stand. That's just rediculous.

Features of Diamondback Vital Two Women's Comfort Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels)

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.

Having trouble deciding whether the comforts of a comfort bike are more important than the efficiency of a road bike? Why not enjoy the best of both with a hybrid? The Vital 2 women's sport hybrid combines the simplicity of the Vital 1 with the performance and quality of the Vital 3. The Vital 2 hails from Diamondback's Devine Designs line, a series of women's-specific bicycles made up of mountain and comfort bikes, beach cruisers, and two different series of hybrids (traditional and performance). Each bicycle in the line features a similar look and feel, but includes several unique women's-only features that you won't find on Diamondback's men's bikes. The Vital 2 offers such upgrades from the Vital 1 as a lightweight aluminum frame, a Suntour suspension fork, and Shimano Easy Fire shifters. In the end, the Vital 2 is ideal for almost any situation, including event rides, commuting, recreation, and personal fitness.

The Vital 2 women's sport hybrid is outfitted with a lightweight aluminum frame and a Suntour suspension fork.

Specifications:

• Sizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches)
• Frame: DB 6061-T6 aluminum hybrid with disc brake mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger, water bottle mounts
• Fork: SR Suntour M2025N 63mm travel with alloy crown
• Rear shock: N/A
• Cranks: SR NEX208 with chain guard, 28/38/48t
• Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
• Front derailleur: Microshift M22
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus
• Shifter: Shimano EF-50 7 speed
• Brake levers: Shimano EF-50
• Brakes: Promax linear
• Gear: SRAM 7-speed freewheel (13-28t)
• Rims: 32H SSW700 double-tunnel alloy
• Tires: Kenda Cross 700 x 40c
• Pedals: Avenir comfort platform
• Handlebar: Comfort riser 50mm
• Stem: Alloy adjustable quill
• Seatpost: Alloy suspension 27.2mm
• Seat: DB Deluxe hybrid double-density base with coil spring
• Headset: 1-1/8-inch threaded
• Chain: 1-1/8-inch threaded
• Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front), 32H QR32H alloy cassette QR (rear)
• Spokes: 14g stainless steel
• Grips: Avenir Ergo 3-D comfort
• Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner's manual

Women's Vital 2 Bike Geometry
Size	Small	Medium
Seat tube length	15 inches	17 inches
Standover height	19 inches	19 inches
Top tube length	22 inches	22.8 inches
Head tube length	130mm	130mm
Head angle	70 degrees	70 degrees
Seat angle	73 degrees	73 degrees
Wheel base	1,057mm	1,074mm
Chainstay length	440mm	440mm
Fork offset	45mm	45mm
BB height	295mm	295mm
Stem length	90mm	90mm
Handlebar width	620mm	620mm
Crank length	170mm	170mm
Seat post length	300mm	300mm

1.) Women's sport comfort bike with aluminum hybrid frame;
2.) Shimano EF-50 7-speed shifters; SR Suntour fork with 63mm travel;
3.) 32H SSW700 double-tunnel alloy rims and Kenda Cross 700 x 40c tires;
4.) Promax linear brakes; comfort riser 50mm handlebar;
5.) Comes in 15- and 17-inch sizes; DB Deluxe hybrid double-density seat;

Package Height x Length x Width: 20 in. x 20 in. x 15 in.
Package Weight: 25 lbs.