[Sport Chek] Diadora Orbita Mountain Bike $207

May 15th, 2020 6:32 am

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wheelz [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 28, 2004; 1675 posts; 576 upvotes; Woodbridge

May 15th, 2020 6:32 am

[Sport Chek] Diadora Orbita Mountain Bike $207

Price:: $229.98
Savings:: $129
Retailer:: Sport Chek

I know I'm gonna get flamed for this because it's not a Giant or Trek but here's a deal for someone who will ride a bike once or twice a week casually.

$229.98 - 10% Email promo code = $207 + tax and free shipping.

The women's model is on sale as well. Search site for Diadora Orbita.

https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/sho ... 3048145_01

https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/sho ... 3048237_04

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May 15th, 2020 6:48 am

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mcwilly: Sr. Member; Mar 31, 2008; 921 posts; 618 upvotes; Airdrie

May 15th, 2020 6:48 am

I had a hybrid diadora I picked up from sport chek for just under $200. Used it 10km daily all summer long for 3 years before I decided to upgrade. Sure they are cheap, but I never had an issue with it and I put somewhere between 3-4K km on it.

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May 15th, 2020 6:55 am

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virgonomic: Sr. Member; Dec 15, 2006; 837 posts; 441 upvotes; Ottawa

May 15th, 2020 6:55 am

Definitely a hot deal.

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May 15th, 2020 7:24 am

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Slawek: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2007; 3813 posts; 802 upvotes; Kingston, ON

May 15th, 2020 7:24 am

I picked up the 2019 model when it was on sale a couple month ago, it's a decent bike. Had it tuned up by a pro and no complaints. I paid $208 tax in at the time of promo.

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May 15th, 2020 8:25 am

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CHINAdeals: Deal Fanatic; Nov 27, 2004; 8775 posts; 354 upvotes; Toronto

May 15th, 2020 8:25 am

Pretty amateur when it comes to biking; there's differences between men's and women's bikes?

May 15th, 2020 8:29 am

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ryan63: Newbie; Aug 27, 2011; 19 posts; 21 upvotes

May 15th, 2020 8:29 am

Can anyone comment on fit? I am around 6"1, will this work for me?

I am a total newb, just looking for something inexpensive to cruise around on a bit.

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May 15th, 2020 8:31 am

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tpsingh1: Sr. Member; Jan 15, 2006; 647 posts; 3 upvotes; Toronto

May 15th, 2020 8:31 am

what do you think about this https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/sho ... 3048138_01

the nakamura vs the diadora?

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May 15th, 2020 8:32 am

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wheelz [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 28, 2004; 1675 posts; 576 upvotes; Woodbridge

May 15th, 2020 8:32 am

ryan63 wrote: ↑ Can anyone comment on fit? I am around 6"1, will this work for me?

I am a total newb, just looking for something inexpensive to cruise around on a bit.

Your probably a size Large. There is a size chart. The large stock comes and goes I find. That's what I was looking for.

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May 15th, 2020 8:33 am

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virgonomic: Sr. Member; Dec 15, 2006; 837 posts; 441 upvotes; Ottawa

May 15th, 2020 8:33 am

ryan63 wrote: ↑ Can anyone comment on fit? I am around 6"1, will this work for me?

I am a total newb, just looking for something inexpensive to cruise around on a bit.

There are different sized frames. You want a L (19" along the seat post extension).

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May 15th, 2020 8:39 am

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ryan63: Newbie; Aug 27, 2011; 19 posts; 21 upvotes

May 15th, 2020 8:39 am

Thanks, looks like Large is OOS right now but I will keep an eye on it.

May 15th, 2020 9:06 am

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joshmxpx: Deal Addict; May 8, 2002; 4772 posts; 1307 upvotes

May 15th, 2020 9:06 am

CHINAdeals wrote: ↑ Pretty amateur when it comes to biking; there's differences between men's and women's bikes?

Yes, women's bike have a downward slanted cross bar, makes it easier to step over/through the bike. Functionally they are identical, just different cross bars

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May 15th, 2020 9:15 am

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neonic: Deal Addict; Jul 20, 2016; 1615 posts; 1244 upvotes; Toronto

May 15th, 2020 9:15 am

Not getting much into details about this bike (before people calls me bike snob or whatever) - if you decide to buy this kind of bike, make sure you change your pedals. Nylon pedals are really terrible and a pair of metal ones is like 15 bucks - totally DIY-able, no tune required.
On a personal preference - If you can spare some extra cash, I'd absolutely avoid any bicycle with RevoShifts.

tpsingh1 wrote: ↑ what do you think about this https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/sho ... 3048138_01

the nakamura vs the diadora?

Nakamura is considerable inferior than OP's. Steel frame, 26", some mixed brands on drivetrain ...

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May 15th, 2020 9:17 am

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noxlen: Member; Jun 23, 2016; 241 posts; 236 upvotes; Sudbury, ON

May 15th, 2020 9:17 am

joshmxpx wrote: ↑ Yes, women's bike have a downward slanted cross bar, makes it easier to step over/through the bike. Functionally they are identical, just different cross bars

So...I'm still puzzled. If the women's style has the advantage of easier mounting or whatever, and they are literally identical in terms of structural integrity and functionality, then why not just make them all in the women's style? Is it some kind of masculinity thing?

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May 15th, 2020 9:20 am

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wheelz [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 28, 2004; 1675 posts; 576 upvotes; Woodbridge

May 15th, 2020 9:20 am

neonic wrote: ↑ Not getting much into details about this bike (before people calls me bike snob or whatever) - if you decide to buy this kind of bike, make sure you change your pedals. Nylon pedals are really terrible and a pair of metal ones is like 15 bucks - totally DIY-able, no tune required.
On a personal preference - If you can spare some extra cash, I'd absolutely avoid any bicycle with RevoShifts.

Nakamura is considerable inferior than OP's. Steel frame, 26", some mixed brands on drivetrain ...

Do you mean like an Alloy Pedal? I see sportchek has some for $23.99

May 15th, 2020 9:22 am

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deep: Deal Guru; Nov 19, 2002; 12008 posts; 362 upvotes

May 15th, 2020 9:22 am

noxlen wrote: ↑ So...I'm still puzzled. If the women's style has the advantage of easier mounting or whatever, and they are literally identical in terms of structural integrity and functionality, then why not just make them all in the women's style? Is it some kind of masculinity thing?

Pretty much inertia at this point yes. Instead of "women's" frames, manufacturers are now calling them "step through" and they're increasingly popular, especially for e-bikes. While you can technically make that triangular geometry of the "men's" frame stronger with the same weight of materials, you can definitely make the "step through" more than strong enough for any application.

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