This was one of the first mountain bikes in full scale production and was assembled in the USA. In 1982, the company launched the Ridge Runner line. Its second line has addressed some of the inconsistencies of the first, and I’d expect Diamondback to make a very strong run in this market.Īfter making its name as a BMX line, the company quickly expanded to Mountain bikes. This line was a middle of the road affordable bike with some advanced features. In 2014 Diamondback established itself firmly in the Road bike genre with its Podium Equipe model. This was one of the first mountain bike brands in full scale production and was assembled in the USA. From Diamond Bike to DiamondBike to Diamondbike.Īfter making its name as a BMX line, the company quickly expanded to Mountain bikes. Accell owns several brands (Ghost, Haibike & Winora, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, and Redline to name a few).ĭiamondbike, having gone through a series of owners, has also gone through a set of subtle name changes. The Diamondback brand currently belongs to a Accell, a Dutch corporation. The company quickly built out a presence in the full range of bike options. Diamondback broke onto the scene in the late 70’s with its BMX lines. With its odd, wheel-hugging frame, the Diamondback Andean Aero-Core was actually built inside of a wind tunnel at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) with Diamondback’s engineering partner, Kevin Quan Studios. The company is known for its innovation and creativity. Diamondback’s newest, and oddest-looking bike to date, is being called the fastest Super Bike in the world. Diamondback is based out of Kent, Washington.

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