Product Description

The top of the line Wildwood Deluxe is loaded with all of the comforts of the Wildwood, in addition to custom-formed frame tubes, a 63mm travel suspension fork, Shimano compact cranks, and a super supple Avenir comfort seat with a dual-density base and memory foam.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2430 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Blue
• Brand: DiamondBack
• Released on: 2009-06-05

Features

• Top-of-the-line men's comfort bike with Laid Back Comfort (LBC) geometry
• Custom-formed frame tubes, 63mm travel suspension fork, and Shimano compact cranks
• LBC geometry includes tilted seat tube that puts the rider in a lower, more comfortable position
• Super-supple Avenir comfort seat with dual-density base and memory foam
• 26-inch puncture-resistant tires; comes in 15-, 17-, 19-, and 21-inch frames

Amazon.com Product Description
You only live once, so get the most out of your time on the bike with the Diamondback Wildwood Deluxe men's comfort bike. The top-of-the-line Wildwood Deluxe is loaded with all of the comforts of the original Wildwood, but adds such features as custom-formed frame tubes, a 63mm travel suspension fork, Shimano compact cranks, and a super-supple Avenir comfort seat with a dual-density base and memory foam. Add in the Wildwood's original specs--which include a heat-treated aluminum frame with Laid Back Comfort (LBC) geometry and puncture-resistant tires--and you have a terrific bike for cruising around your beach town or casual commutes.

About Diamondback's LBC Geometry
During the development of LBC Geometry, Diamondback engineers were faced with the challenge of making the comfort bike more comfortable and easier to use without compromising its handling and maneuverability. They started by tilting the seat tube back. Way back. This allows the rider to be seated further behind the bottom bracket and in a lower position, which not only makes for a more stable and comfortable ride, but also allows for full leg extension to the pedals. At the same time, the design still keeps the rider seated low enough on the bike that he or she can quickly and easily plant both feet firmly on the ground. The result is happier knees and much easier mounting and dismounting.

Once the rider's ideal position was determined, the engineers recognized two places they could improve the handling of the bike by not changing anything at all. Whereas other companies have been tempted to lengthen the chainstays and tilt the head tube back, Diamondback engineers opted for another approach, leaving the length of the rear end alone to maintain superior shifting performance and stable handling. Then they designed a new comfort handlebar with more back sweep, helping bring the handle grips within reach. Because the angle and location of the head tube remains unchanged, Diamondback didn't compromise the performance of the bike.

Specifications:

• Sizes: Small (15 inches), medium (17 inches), large (19 inches), and extra-large (21 inches)
• Frame: DB 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminum Laid Back Comfort (LBC) geometry with DB custom-formed frame tubes with internal cable routing, replaceable derailleur hanger, and water bottle mounts
• Fork: SR NEX4000 63mm travel
• Cranks: Shimano compact with chain guard, 24/34/42t

  The Wildwood Deluxe offers Diamondback's elegant LBC geometry.

• Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
• Front derailleur: Microshift M20
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus
• Shifter: Shimano EF-50, 7 speed
• Brake levers: Shimano EF-50
• Brakes: Promax linear
• Gear: Shimano 7-speed MegaRange freewheel (14-34t)
• Rims: 32H Weinmann XC-260 double wall
• Tires: Kenda comfort with puncture-resistant K-shield 26 x 1.95
• Pedals: Avenir comfort platform
• Handlebar: Custom LBC riser, 62mm
• Stem: Alloy adjustable
• Seatpost: Alloy suspension, 27.2mm
• Seat: Avenir comfort double-density base, memory foam with coil spring
• Headset: 1-1/8-inch threaded
• Colors: Metallic blue
• Chain: 1-1/8-inch threaded
• Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front and rear)
• Spokes: 14g stainless steel
• Grips: Biologic 3D comfort
• Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime on the frame, 5 years on the fork, 1 year on components, 1 year on labor for the frame, 30 days on labor for parts

Wildwood Deluxe Bike Geometry
Size	Small	Medium	Large	Extra large
Seat tube length	15 inches	17 inches	19 inches	21 inches
Standover height	27.5 inches	29 inches	31 inches	33 inches
Top tube length	24.2 inches	25.3 inches	26.5 inches	27.75 inches
Head tube length	110mm	150mm	190mm	230mm
Head angle	70 degrees	70 degrees	70 degrees	70 degrees
Seat angle	68 degrees	68 degrees	68 degrees	68 degrees
Wheel base	1,065mm	1,093mm	1,116mm	1,150mm
Chainstay length	438mm	438mm	438mm	438mm
Fork offset	40mm	40mm	40mm	40mm
BB height	285mm	285mm	285mm	285mm
Stem length	90mm	90mm	110mm	110mm
Handlebar width	644mm	644mm	644mm	644mm
Crank length	170mm	170mm	170mm	170mm
Seat post length	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm

Customer Reviews

Fake reviews
Are all the reviewers employees of Diamondback?
4 Five Star reviews on the same day?

Paulie G. is clearly the marketing director for the Diamondback - just check out their website and blog.

Don't abuse the system.

Edit: Paulie G.'s review removed, leaving 3 Five Star reviews by Diamondback employees.

This is a good deal on a a closeout bike
I build and sell these bikes at work, along with other competitive brands. This bike was around fifty to a hundred and fifty bucks more throughout the year, but now that the '10 models are coming in all the '09's are on sale. This is diamondbacks top of the line comfort bike, the trigger shifters are a huge advantage over the grip shifters on cheaper models, as well as the frame, derailleurs, and really all other componentry.

Basically this bike is selling for what the all steel model goes for, and is much better then it. As long as it is assembled and tuned by a competent mechanic this will be great for leisure rides. One issue I have noticed on this and other diamondbacks is the rubber dust cover on the rear cone nuts sometimes rubs against the hub shell and makes a kind of humming noise, but nothing a little grease can't fix.

Why are the foot paddles too close to the front tire, especially when you turn???
My husband bought this bike couple of weeks ago from Amazon. He put it together and then when he test rode it, he felt like his feet paddles are too close to the front tire. Almost bumped while he's riding.. Is that normal?? I don't know if he should return it or not. Please advise!!!

RM - San Jose, CA