ClamsCasino
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New to MTB and purchased a hardtail a few days ago and took it out to a lake trail. Brakes are not very responsive and stick a bit in the front. Was thinking of getting some new hydraulic disks for it. New grips (current ones are falling apart in my hands) and possibly a more comfortable seat. I'm 6'2'' and 170lbs on a medium frame so it does feel slightly small for me but not bad for a starter bike. Any help or recommendations on this would be appreciated!
Specs of the Diamondback Response Mountain Bike
- Frame sizes are 16 inches, 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches
- Frame is 6061-T6 aluminum; machined headtube, with disc mounts, and forged drop outs with a replaceable hanger
- Fork is SR Suntour XCT 100mm travel; 28.6mm stanchions
- Headset is zero stack ahead 1.125 inches
- Cranks are MTB alloy arm (24/32/42t)
- Front derailleur is Shimano TX50 dual pull
- Rear derailleur is Shimano Altus 7-speed
- Bottom bracket is sealed cartridge
- Cog set is Shimano HG20 7-speed Cassette
- Shifter is Shimano EF-51 Easyfire 7-speed
- Chain is KMC0Z51
- Front hub is 32h SL-7 alloy, with CNC disc mount
- Rear hub is 32h SL-7 alloy cassette, with CNC disc mount
- Spokes are black 14g stainless steel
- Rims are 32h Diamondback SL-7 double-wall
- Wheel size is 29 inches
- Tires are WTB Wolverine Comp 29 inches by 2.2 inches
- Brakes are Promax DSK-310 mechanical disc, with 6 inch rotors
- Brake levers are Shimano integrated lever
- Pedals are DB toe clip compatible platform
- Handlebar is steel riser
- Grips are 15mm DB4L 135mm Kraton
- Seat is DB low profile All Mountain saddle
- Seat post is DB SL309p alloy micro adjust (30.9mm)
