Introduction:
Mountaineering is booming day by day as an exciting and thrilling form sports. As more people are attracting to this, manufacturers found new concepts for structuring mountain bikes in new ways considering the facts of safety and comfort. The resolution to the quest becomes fulfilled by ‘The Diamondback Sorrento’.Bold Features:
Talking about the bold features of diamondback sorrento there is a long list but we are mentioning some of those below:
The Diamondback Sorrento is featured with:
- Lightweight DB 6061-T6 aluminum frame
- 27.5” wheels
- 60mm Travel Suspension Fork
- Tektro Alloy Linear-pull brakes with Shimano EF-51 brake levers
- Shimano 7 speed gears and shifters
1. Frame Material:
Frame material of a bike is a very crucial factor in case of being durable and delivering a satisfying utility. The aluminum frame is prominent for its light and rigid metal and strength-to-weight character. Its rigidness helps to ride in rough landscape. The Diamondback Sorrento got DB 6061-T6 aluminum frame that provided it good weldability and tensile strength. It lessens chance of frame cracking and any sort of misfortunes.
Moreover, this bike comes in several sizes (14 inch, 16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch and 22 inch) in order to provide riders their suitable size so that they can easily enjoy the ride without any hesitation.
2. Wheelset:
The Diamondback Sorrento has got extended diameters with 27.5-inch wheels that provide faster and more even ride with strong grip. These feature lessened the rate of using spare parts and riding risk.
3. Brakes:
The ultimate safety of a bike depends mostly on its brakes. The more the brake is responsive, the more the bike is safe to ride. A safe mount biking can be defined by its brake catching capability at any time.
The Diamondback Sorrento is enriched with Tektro Alloy Linear- Pull Brakes and Shimano EF-51 brake levers that work in a strong break holding combination and ensure safe travelling.
4. Gears and Shifters:
Sorrento is accumulated with three chain rings with 7 gears cassette which can deliver 21 possible ratios. This lifestyle bike got 42/14 max gear ratio. With a 27.5-inch / 650B wheels, this max ratio will make one able to speed up efficiently.
PROS:
- Quicker controlled brakes and smooth shifting.
- Prompt thumb shifter.
- Aluminum frame provides a tolerable weight.
- Adjustable frame size options bring comfort.
- Reasonable price considering aluminum frame, Shimano brakes and 27.5” wheels.
- Affordable
- Plastic pedals are breakable at heavy pressure.
- Uncomfortable stick seat.
- No disc brake.
- Absence of kick stand.
The assembling of Diamondback Sorrento follows 18 to 20 steps. Diamond Bike provides a manual with delivery package. This manual points towards each and every step with photo. Following this guide assembling is easy. But for betterment, professional touch is required.
Rating:
The bike demonstrated itself well equated for all beginners through its durability, responsiveness, controlling capability and comfort. This fabulously designed structure will amaze all cyclists with its appearance and ride. Hence, I would rate it 4 out of 5.
