Diamondback Andean On Public Roads?

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sabeast

New Member
Would you ride this on public roads or should i stick to a road bike and stay away from TT bikes for that?
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Can't fit mudguards so no.
 
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Deleted member 1258

Guest
Thats a fugly thing, I wouldn't ride that for anything other than a TT.
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
More of a triathlon bike that as you'd unlikely to be able to use in a TT due to the fairings.

It's seriously ugly. TBH it will be compromised on all round performance - it's just designed to go fast in a straight line. It's a pure race machine. You'd soon get piddled off riding i up and down hills and round corners.
 

vickster

Legendary Member
That’s ghastly! If you want to go fast on roads but on something practical, look at an aero roadbike like a Giant Propel or many similar offerings from other manufacturers. Look at the type of bikes ridden in the pro peloton
 

Cycleops

Legendary Member
Location
Accra, Ghana
There's nothing stopping you riding it on the road if that's what you want.
You do seem to have a bit of a thing for these types so why not give it a go and get it out of your system? :smile:
 
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I like Skol

A Minging Manc...
Several points.

That is a very specialised bit of equipment. The fact you are asking suggests you don't know what it's for or if you need it, which means you probably Don't?

I have no shame, I really don't. Embarrassment is something that happens to other people, but even I wouldn't be seen riding that other than in a competition it was intended for.

Handling will be 'interesting' at best. Heaven forbid you should ever try to ride it on a breezy day, you might need a change of underwear.
 
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Electric_Andy

Heavy Metal Fan
Location
Plymouth
I would not ride it any distance even if someone gave it to me for free; it doesn't look practical for road use and I'd be scared of side winds.
 

Mburton1993

Über Member
Location
Stalybridge
I'd give it a go certainly, I've seen stranger things whilst out and about, it doesn't look terribly practical though and I'd worry about damaging it.
 

Peter Salt

Bittersweet
Location
Yorkshire, UK
The fairings, saddle selection, and a few other bits suggest it's a triathlon bike - not a TT bike. You do triathlons?

A road bike with 80mm deep wheels and clip-on bars will provide more aero benefits than the entirety of this frame (with photographed wheels). So if you're desperate to be more aero - that would be a cheaper option.
 
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