Diamondback Atroz 1// My Thoughts after 4 Months of Riding

[@am6in3amgine84]

Nothing can touch this bike for the price. After viewing your video I’m convinced to buy this exact model for my son. I dig the color. Thank you some much for the review! And yes, I highly recommend you up grading the parts. ✌️

[@ChenzosWorld]

Am6in3 AmGinE Hey that’s good to hear! I’m sure your son will dig the bike and I’m pretty stoked on the color as well. Stay tuned for upgrades. Stay stoked! 😎🤙

[@11lokomanta]

Which one is the bike price? Or was?

[@keeferdog5617]

$600 in 2019 Today it’s $1075 for the same bike. My o my have things “changed”

[@ChenzosWorld]

I feel ya man. The COVID bike boom has definitely changed the market

[@airtec87]

Wow this was $600? The current model which looks the same retails for almost $1100, covid 19 really jacked up the price lol.

[@ChenzosWorld]

I know. It’s insane. Bike inflation is outta control

[@dontew9642]

Nice bike bro. I have the Atroz 2, it has a lot of the parts you want to upgrade and it’s pretty much the same frame. I love my bike and like you it has allowed me to get out on the trails and have some fun on a budget. If you really like the bike and ever purchase another go for the Atroz 2 for only 200 bucks more you won’t have to upgrade much but the fork and maybe a rear shock if you get into hitting bigger jumps or rocky terrain.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Dwill Williams thanks man. Lookin back, I do kinda wish I woulda gone w the Atroz 2 to at least get the better group set. But for the most part this bikes been good to me so far. She’s in the shop gettin a new group set and hydraulic brakes as we speak. Have fun out there on the trails! Stay stoked! 🤙

[@nicgrimmett1911]

Chenzo's World what drive train you upgrading to, I have the same bike and want to upgrade it

[@ChenzosWorld]

Nic Grimmett I upgraded to the SRAM NX eagle. I made a vid for it. You should check it out 🙌

[@ChenzosWorld]

Nic Grimmett kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4qceKWldquUmKM

[@CRYPTOINVESTOR7234]

Subscribed cause this is the only MTB channel that also includes metal

[@ChenzosWorld]

Jake connelly hell yeah brother 😎🤘

[@04jaywilli1975]

I see you're located in SATX, or near at least. That's awesome. I'm looking to hopefully getting the same bike one day. Great video.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Jay Willingham thanks. yea I’ve been in SA for awhile but only recently started exploring the trails out here. Definitely recommend the bike. 😎🤙

[@04jaywilli1975]

@@ChenzosWorld I'm just now getting back into riding. Definitely gonna hit the trails as soon as I'm able.

[@mvpadventures4802]

Nice review. This bike doesn't look "budget" when it's flying down the trail! Still, you could never leave the bike as-is to successfully hit the levels of MTB you're aspiring to. Onward and upward!

[@ChenzosWorld]

McCreless Video Productions thanks bro. Lookin forward to seein what I can turn this bike into. Phase 1 comin real soon! Hodor!

[@andruis_maximus]

Thanks for the review. Sold me on the purchase. Too bad its out of stock right now. I have a hook hard tail atm and I'm excited to upgrade to full suspension. I live in tx too and I'm always trying to find new trails!

[@ChenzosWorld]

Andruis Maximus . Awesome. Always glad to hear a review is helpful. Yea this bike shortage is pretty wild. Keep shreddin man! 😎🤙

[@kevenwilliam1503]

I'm in PA and have one for sale

[@tonymaduro1498]

Thanks for the video bro, I am new to mountain biking and have been researching for weeks! I keep coming back to this bike for the same reasons that you listed. I just want to get out there and also learn what I like and don't like and also I like being able to do my own personalization. Def going to subscribe to hear your future thoughts and opinions.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Tony Maduro your welcome man. Anytime. Definitely go for it and get out there and shred! Glad your diggin the content. Stay stoked! 😎🤙

[@jondemetrius]

I think I have the 2017 version back on the mainland. I’ve been meaning to upgrade my crank and mechanical brakes.. I miss my bike can wait to get it to Hawaii.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Yon White sweet. I haven’t seen the 2017 version. When you get it to Hawaii be sure to take pics and tag me on Instagram 😎🤙

[@aneudyfernandez681]

I have the same bike 2018 atroz. I did a mayor upgrade i love my bike db are so awesome.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Aneudy Fernandez sweet. I agree. Love my DB! 😎🤙

[@LaPulgaM]

Just bought my first MTB, I got a GT Aggressor Pro from Dick's Sporting Goods. It's nothing special, since it was just under $499 but as my starter bike I'm pumped about it. Took it out to the trails for the first time yesterday and was having a blast on the trails. I'm already thinking ahead and what to buy next lol... that probably means in a year or two.. This DB Atroz 1 or the Atroz 2 might be the one, I don't really plan on spending above $1500 unless I get more serious or I start hitting harder/gnarlier trails. Thanks for your review!

[@ChenzosWorld]

LaPulgaM you’re welcome. Have fun on your new bike! Its all about the adventure the bike takes you on. Stay stoked! 😎🤙

[@ACADAPTOR339]

Nice video. Thanks for your input on this bike. I’m actually looking to get my first bike and can’t just break the bank for my adrenaline issues. Lol. I was looking at the Atroz1 and tried to compare it the the mongoose XR-pro.

[@santiagofinch7747]

ACADAPTOR339 for a first bike I would highly recommend getting a budget hardtail not only will it have nicer components because it costs less to manufacture without rear suspension, but most importantly if you can learn to ride a hardtail you can ride anything because a hardtail requires precise and accurate riding 👍

[@peekymonget98]

get the diamondback its a better overall bike, if you get the mongoose it will break immediately.

[@gebert3624]

Nice choice bro, i too chose the Diamondback Atroz-1 2018 model tho, but it is awesome!!...i too have been doing upgrades when the $$'s are available(lol)...so far i have installed Raceface grips, wtb seat, crankbrothers highline 3 dropper post, Raceface chester pedals...next upgrades are fox air shocks and fox evol rear shock😁👍...keep up the good videos and i hit the subscribe button!!! Keep on riding👍👍

[@ChenzosWorld]

gebert3624 thanks for the sub man! I’m glad to hear your enjoying your Atroz 1. That’s a nice list of upgrades. I bet it’s a sweet bike. Thanks for the support. Stay tuned and stay stoked! 😎🤙

[@gebert3624]

@@ChenzosWorld sounds good bro😎👍...it is a sweet bike and the color is blue with very light green/aqua color accent and it is pure sweetness😁👍

[@johnbalderas9150]

Hi, what size frame did you buy? Thanks

[@ChenzosWorld]

@@johnbalderas9150 this is a medium size frame. It’s recommended for riders between 5’7”- 5’10”.. however their size chart is incorrect. I later realized this bike is way too small for me. I’m 5’10 and I would definitely go with a large instead

[@notpatrick09]

I really wanted to buy this bike but unfortunately it’s out of stock every where. Did they stop the production of this bike?

[@ChenzosWorld]

Bikes are harder to come by these days. Especially the affordable ones. They’re probably just backed up on production. I recently got a polygon. I know they have some good budget options. Might be something to consider

[@armandojuan64]

Build it up , it is really an enlightening experience .

[@ChenzosWorld]

armando cardenas definitely. I’m lookin forward to it. Thanks man 👍

[@armandojuan64]

@@ChenzosWorld You are welcome , brother . I did it with my Ironhorse Warrior 3.1 from 2012 …. and I'd do it again . This is a video of the same bike that I built kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYfQiI15p5tgjas and although now I'm trying to buy a 2020 Giant Trance 3 27.5 ( charcoal / blue ) , I still keep my old 26" around and it will be with me forever , I was a labor of love building her so it's a keeper , kind of like a horse that you don't ride anymore so you put him out to pasture .

[@ChenzosWorld]

armando cardenas strong work man. Definitely a labor of love

[@keegancabrera9858]

How does the frame suspension feel? Bouncey or more harder feel?

[@ChenzosWorld]

Keegan Cabrera I got the rear suspension set kinda stiff so I’m not bouncing around too much. It feels decent but this is my first full suspension bike so I don’t have anything to compare it too. For the most part the rear suspension feels pretty good. I’ll probably upgrade my front fork before I replace the rear shock

[@keegancabrera9858]

Chenzo's World thanks for the reply yeah I just bought the Atroz 1 today so I can’t wait until it comes. It will be my first full suspension too! I’m so ready to start hitting the trails this year!

[@ChenzosWorld]

Keegan Cabrera glad to hear that man. I hope you love the bike as much as I do. Have fun out there on the trails and stay stoked! 😎🤙

[@tonyfrench3862]

love the videos man, i got a hard qquestion if im looking at payng 800 for the atroz 1 or 1k for the atroz 2 so $200 diff an has a diff drive trane do you think it is worth the 200?

[@ChenzosWorld]

Tony French thanks bro. Yeah it’s definitely worth it. The first thing I upgraded on my bike was the drivetrain and it cost me $400.. also just FYI I think the Atroz frames run kinda small. I’m 5’9” Ridin a medium and it’s a little too small for me. I’ll b getting a large frame on the next bike. Hope this helps. Keep shreddin! 😎🤙

[@tonyfrench3862]

@@ChenzosWorld thats great news all around brother im 5,5 5,6 on a good day lol so that helps me out alont thinks man its much appreciated, now i just have to find one somewere in stock ben saving for wile not a cheep thrill but well worth the felling when your on the trail.

[@IIcultivatorII]

Chenzo's World hey there chenzo. I’m 6’2. Think I should get an xxl or an xl?

[@synix7311]

@@IIcultivatorII Im 6,2 feet too and I think Xl would do its job (Xl= 190cm-195cm)

[@5thgearfreak297]

I am getting a hardtail idk hardtails just appeal to me and I think they are highly underrated by alot of people.

[@ChenzosWorld]

5thgearfreak I’ve never ridden a hardtail, but everyone I kno who has a hardtail loves it. And they can be way more budget friendly as well

[@tofugang4646]

Facts I have a $2,999 Jamis exile 29er

[@clintwilliams9380]

I'm considering on what type of bike to purchase next. I've got the road bike but I'm caught between a designated gravel bike or a mountain bike. What are your thoughts?

[@ChenzosWorld]

I would definitely go for the MTB. It would depend on the type of trails you have available to you. For me, the decision was easy bc I had a lot of mtb trails nearby that I couldn’t fully explore without a MTB. I also want a gravel bike in the future to do some bike packing. 😎🤙

[@clintwilliams9380]

@@ChenzosWorld Sounds good. I also live in south TX so I'm aware there are a bit of trails around here. I think thats the path I'll go =)

[@owenfouts2494]

You sir have earned a new subscriber

[@ChenzosWorld]

Hey thanks! I appreciate the support 😎🙌

[@rudyalvarez8339]

Sweet looking bike!! What’s the retail on this one

[@ChenzosWorld]

Rodolfo Alvarez about $800

[@ChenzosWorld]

Thnx 🙏

[@rudyalvarez8339]

Not bad at all brotha I’m going to look into getting one

[@ChenzosWorld]

Rodolfo Alvarez I definitely recommend it 😎🤙

[@kofalin]

I’m planning to do a bike check video,,, I bought the other bike I mean: I have the sheet sent by diamondback to amazon with this 2 bikes,,,, how can I send it to you?

[@ChenzosWorld]

Elber Gattiessa sweet. Here’s my email: [e-mail]

[@kofalin]

Chenzo's World so,,, did you get the same files or the price was kind of shocking?

[@ChenzosWorld]

Elber Gattiessa that price is insane 😲... I paid $600 for mine

[@kofalin]

Chenzo's World And so did I our bikes where just diamondback back left overs, The new ones come with a 9 x 2 That profit was not for Diamondback it was For Amazon

[@rexarthurramos1642]

I just wanted to ride a bike. So I bought the best bike I could afford, which would be considered a “budget bike” by other people. Biking itself is enough for me to have fun. For myself I don’t need to min/max biking to enjoy it.

[@ChenzosWorld]

RexArthur Ramos I feel ya man. I’m just grateful that I gta bike that’s capable enough to let me enjoy the trails. But I’ve gta competitive side that wants to eventually do some races and tackle some gnarlier trails. So those upgrades will come in time. But fr now I’m just enjoying what I got. 😎🙌

[@rexarthurramos1642]

Chenzo's World For sure man. Not knocking down those who want to compete. So many videos out there that shows off only the high end bikes. I like watchjng them but for someone who doesn’t really care about that extra 5% performance I like seeing what kind of upgrades I can do that’s realistic for my lifestyle.

[@denniswilson9025]

It doesn’t look like the bike is tapered so that would be a issue for upgrading front works :/ other than that it looks sweet

[@ChenzosWorld]

Dennis Wilson thanks man. I’ll be talking to diamondback soon and seeing what my options are. Thanks fr the info 🤙

[@denniswilson9025]

Chenzo's World np, I have to say it looks cool, I did look at the new 2020 and it does look sick though

[@ChenzosWorld]

Dennis Wilson thnx bro . I agree. The new model is pretty sweet

[@denniswilson9025]

Chenzo's World yeah, I’m trying to get into mtn biking, I mean I used to ride as a kid but I was going to get a Vitus nucleus VRS but they keep running out of stock lol seeing you ride makes it look fun, I subscribed, keep up the sweet vids though

[@ChenzosWorld]

Dennis Wilson Dennis Wilson thanks brother. I started this channel a few months ago as a complete noob. Just wanted to show what it’s like getting into the sport and to see if I could do it on a budget so I’m glad it’s having an impact. Glad u enjoy the vids bro!

[@Tyronetrinity]

What upgrades did make already? Update? I have an atroz 2021

[@ChenzosWorld]

Hey man. I added a dropper. Upgraded the fork to a suntour Epixon. Upgraded the drivetrain to SRAM NX eagle. Put some race face grips and pedals on it. It still needs a few more upgrades to be complete ,but it’s my wife’s bike now and she’s diggin it. Hope you’re enjoying the bike! 😎🤘

[@kofalin]

Yea right that bike is so great, you and the others had to upgrade the frame,,,, mine is gonna keep its pedal bob and quick release forever 🥴

[@ChenzosWorld]

Elber Gattiessa my wife rides this bike now. Still upgrading it for her. It’s an awesome bike for a beginner , unfortunately the frame was too small for me. I bought a large frame 29er instead. Fits me much better

[@kofalin]

Chenzo's World you got a girl that rides with you! It’s beyond words bro!. At that level: Who cares about geometry or components?

[@EPICMTBADVENTURES]

🔥🔥🤙

[@ChenzosWorld]

Epic MTB SATX 😎🙌🤙

[@tombeck2884]

$950 now

[@johnkrasnavage366]

1095 now.

[@MagDag_]

Now its over 1000$ )

[@ChenzosWorld]

Insane how much bike prices have increased 😳

[@peekymonget98]

you cant tell whats going on.