How to figure out what model I have

[oldjc]

Hey Folks,

I'm here looking for help. Please bear with me because as I go forward I'm going to seem dumber and dumber.

I have what I think is considered an entry level Diamondback hardtail I purchased maybe three years ago. This morning the wheels were stolen and I need to figure out what wheels to replace them with. I don't remember the model I purchased. I think the wheels were 27.5s, but I'm not certain. The only documentation I have for the bike is a pretty generic owner's manual, and I can't find any contact info for Diamondback, or I'd contact them and give them the serial number.

Any suggestion would be most welcome.

 

[lenfield]

Measure the distance from the centre of the dropout to the brake pad in millimeters, then double this. It will give you the wheel diameter.

 

[All uphill]

Do you have an old tyre from the bike?

Can you post a photo of the bike?

 

[Sharky]

How much did you pay for the bike and what is it worth now?

If you need to buy new replacement wheels, the cost of wheels, tyres, tubes, discs, cassette and new chain, will probably be in excess of the value the bike.

On the second hand market, you might be lucky and find the exact replacement wheels you need. But as you are unsure of what you need, could be a gamble.

Sad, but your best option, might be to look for a complete replacement second hand bike.

Keeping your old bike for spares or stripping and selling on.

Good luck

 

[Punkawallah]

You could try a Google on ‘diamondback hard tail 2023’ and filter for ‘images’, then look for your model?

 

[AndyRM]

Hoy much did you pay for the bike and what is it worth now?

If you need to buy new replacement wheels, the cost of wheels, tyres, tubes, discs, cassette and new chain, will probably be in excess of the value the bike.

On the second hand market, you might be lucky and find the exact replacement wheels you need. But as you are ensure of what you need, could be a gamble.

Sad, but your best option, might be to look for a complete replacement second hand bike.

Keeping your old bike for spares or stripping and selling on.

Good luck

That would be my advice too.

 

[fritz katzenjammer]

Take it to a community bike shop, they should be able to match you up with what you need.

I got a nice set of Mavic wheels for my rimbrake road bike for $60 last year. The most economical way to get good parts.

 

[oldjc]

Thank you so much for all your feedback.

I've checked my accounts for purchases of that nature around that time and narrowed it down a purchase I made from REI. I contacted them but they could not help me.

Then I went out to take pictures of what's left of my bike, as someone here suggested. That's when I noticed Overdrive 29.1 emblazoned on the frame. I did say "Please bear with me because as I go forward I'm going to seem dumber and dumber."

The specs say "Tires: Vee Rubber Mission Front 29x2.25 / Rear 29x2.1". Can I purchase these somewhere already mounted on the right wheels?

 

[oldjc]

Take it to a community bike shop, they should be able to match you up with what you need.

I got a nice set of Mavic wheels for my rimbrake road bike for $60 last year. The most economical way to get good parts.

I think we do have a co-op around here.

 

[AndyRM]

Thank you so much for all your feedback.

I've checked my accounts for purchases of that nature around that time and narrowed it down a purchase I made from REI. I contacted them but they could not help me.

Then I went out to take pictures of what's left of my bike, as someone here suggested. That's when I noticed Overdrive 29.1 emblazoned on the frame. I did say "Please bear with me because as I go forward I'm going to seem dumber and dumber."

The specs say "Tires: Vee Rubber Mission Front 29x2.25 / Rear 29x2.1". Can I purchase these somewhere already mounted on the right wheels?

It has 29" wheels, and there are other bits you'll need: tyres, skewers, a cassette, and disc brakes if it had them.

I'd get along to that co-op or a local bike shop for advice, though mine would still be that it would almost certainly be more cost effective to get an assembled second hand bike.