DIAMONDBACK ATROZ VS. OPTION

[@mysteryy234]

Was hoping this was gonna be the regular atroz that comes woth a coil spring fluid dampened rear shock lol. 600 bucks on diamondbacks website

[@indigosumo1994]

This is probobly the most helpful video I've seen in a while

[@BillyBob-pl5bs]

Nice video man! Your production value has really gone up lately.

[@TrailChasers]

Billy Bob thanks a bunch for the kind words! I've been trying real hard to make the best quality videos I can!

[@frankz0r]

Wow man that’s a nice camera you’ve got there! Thank you for the review, I’m thinking about getting the option. It’s $1100 now for Black Friday.

[@rosinantedelafuente]

i went down summit at big bear last week and my atroz expert killed it

[@swedishdagger8410]

rosinantedelafuente I’m getting the Atroz 2 2018 version

[@indigosumo1994]

What is the atroz expert?

[@mattorie6703]

Diamondback is probably the best budget friendly mtb brand, they even allow monthly pay with affirm!

[@Derkenblosh2]

if they beefed up the Atroz Comp with those wheels and that extra bracing on the fragile rear triangle, it would be an epic bike... Might even be worth having a good welder add those to the atroz if you own one and plan on keeping it. I've had all the atroz bikes, and it's the only thing that worries me when out on the trail

[@TrailChasers]

agreed, the new atroz expert witch is a nashbar exlusive ahs the new blanchard 28r wheelset, i also believe that all the new models come with the little support piece on it

[@Derkenblosh2]

I do not see any new atroz with the support or Blanchard wheels, my '17 comp doesn't have the support, but does 'look' better suited than my 2016 atroz

[@TrailChasers]

www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10052_10551_1207056_-1___?cm_mmc=Google%20CPC-_-Dynamic%20Search%20Ads-_-Bikes%20&%20Frames-_-DSA_Bikes%20&%20Frames only thing im not a huge fan of is the 2x9, but i guess its much better than a 1x9

[@Derkenblosh2]

And the wheels are 25 vs 28, qr axles, and looks like the headtube isn't tapered. Doubt the triangle is braced like the option.... Wacky specs for sure

[@TrailChasers]

James Koenig oh, good spot there, I just assumed the Blanchard was the same, all the atroz actually come with the ability to run a tapered headtube, I believe all atroz based frames now ship with that extra triangle for more stiffness and durability

[@thecolburnfarm7613]

I so want the recoil comp. I like the color and that it already has the locking forks. but cant find it anywhere in 20 in

[@swedishdagger8410]

the colburn farm check DiamondBacks website they have all the new bikes in stock and most of everything else

[@swedishdagger8410]

the colburn farm check DiamondBacks website they have all the new bikes in stock and most of everything else

[@thecolburnfarm7613]

JakesNew Jump22 I ended up buying the atroz. Bought a dnm rear shock next year might buy front forks

[@Antweak83]

like ur videos keep it up. keep shredding man.

[@thomascookiehead]

I just got a hella good deal on the Option at $800.

[@marlostanfield1087]

Really like your channel so far. I'm new to mountain biking, in fact I've only done it once a couple years back at Big Bear Lake in California. Of course we rented some bikes. Anyways now that I've started my career and have some extra revenue coming in, I've started researching more and found your channel. I want a good entry level bike and am leaning towards the Atroz. I like your comparison of the different models. $1,000-$1500 will probably be my price range. Would the jump from the base to the comp be night and day? And if I did go with the base, would I be able to do upgrades if I do decide to continue with the sport? Thanks again

[@TrailChasers]

Marlo Stanfield the base vs comp is night and day, the suspension really is eons better on the comp, and the 1x11 will make it much easier to climb, it also has a proper narrow wide chainring and clutch mech so that the chain should never come off. you could buy a base and upgrade but it's always better to buy the better one as you'll spend much more trying to upgrade to the similar spec of the como, also the base has qr axles while the comp has bolt through axles, the difference in stiffness is huge the comp fork also had a tapered head tube and steerer to improve front end stiffness

[@marlostanfield1087]

Trail Chasers Isn't quick release preferred?

[@TrailChasers]

Marlo Stanfield no, both don't need any tools, but the QR axle version is the old we skewer, they are what come on most target bikes and give the bike a flexy feel the quick release bolt thru axles give a much stiffer feel and are much more durabke

[@tristanmorton1057]

No if you have 1500 you could get a really nice used bike on pink bike

[@henriquemarrocos]

Are the suspensions of the Atroz 2016 (Blue) any good? Do they have lock out?

[@TrailChasers]

They dont have lockout and are fairly basic but work well, considering the bike has 100mm of travel even without the lockout it pedals fairly well

[@a_gill242]

Really looking at the atroz comp. I'm wanting to take it downhill (my park that is close to me is pretty smooth and flowy) but will the atroz comp last? I took my specialized hardrock with a small amount of front fork travel and did fine on the harder trails.

[@TrailChasers]

Asher Gillen i would look into a heavier duty bike for downhill, look at some used models of the specialized enduro, usually the 2011 enduros go for around the same price and will be much better for lift and hold up better, these bikes really are made for trail and shouldnt be used for lift

[@a_gill242]

Another question is that I really want a trail bike that can take downhill too. Thanks anyway :)

[@TrailChasers]

+Asher Gillen meta am v3, mission, devinci spartan, giant reign

[@blueriomedina1209]

👍 great review thanks

[@Logroosee]

Tapered headtube?

[@eduardoglez-nunez3222]

Hello, i got the 2016 Atroz base, i just upgrade the rear spring and coil shock for a Air shock, and the 120mm SR Suntour XCM for the Rocksox Reba , my questions is if i can upgrade the 3x8 drive trend to a 1x10-11?

[@scxrlethouse]

Eduardo González Is your rockshox reba tapered? I’m thinking of getting a tapered fork and getting one of those headset adapters.

[@eduardoglez-nunez3222]

Project_Evo. Yes it is.. But i upgrade the headseat as well, i only paid $36 for it.

[@iAmLoeTheCreator]

I'm just getting into mountain biking and was originally going to buy a mongoose XR-Pro for $350 because I've heard it's a pretty decent bike that can increase in value/ performance with the right upgrades but ended up opting to purchase a Daimondback for quality assurance & due to the fact that compared to brands like Trek & Giant they have options that are generally less expensive. In doing so I went over my budget and spent $1K on the 2017 DB Recoil Comp 29er and wanted to know what you thought about it's specs as a starter and whether or not switching for the Atroz would make much of a difference since they're exactly the same price (assuming they're similar in value minus the fact that the recoil fork isn't tapered). Would I be alright sticking with what I have and making upgrades over time?

[@TrailChasers]

+L0ELIIFE YT it really depends on what your doing, the recoil is ok for xc and trail use, the atroz is a little more aggressive and will most likely be a better choice if you want to be aggressive on the bike

[@iAmLoeTheCreator]

Trail Chasers yea I'd like to get more aggressive with time. Thanks bro you're awesome 👌🏾

[@s-peak2187]

I'm about 90% sure that the last trail in the vid was Voodoo Child at Duthie Hill

[@StoragePicker]

I want to get into riding trails and roads.... I'm a 6'2 man weighing in at 315lbs... I don't have a deep pockets so what would you suggest..?

[@TrailChasers]

+Jerry Mac probably a diamondback hook or a diamondback line, if you want more xc stuff id look into the diamondback overdrive

[@StoragePicker]

Of course I want to start out slow but hopefully move up to Level 2 with the same bike before and if I lose enough to start going fast and hardcore.. Thank you for all your help.. (and great suggestion DB reminds me of my younger "BMX" Days..)

[@StoragePicker]

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[@MTBThrumyeyez]

Did you upgrade the option handlebars to those nukeproof?

[@swedishdagger8410]

MTB Thru my eyez no they’re race face

[@andrewmayer2443]

I need to replace my hard tail, but I really can’t afford an expensive bike, so would a base atroz work?

[@MTBThrumyeyez]

I have the base atroz and have been upgrading it. It's a great bike.

[@jimballs3455]

Have you ridden the atroz comp

[@TrailChasers]

+Jackrobbie Burn yep, I've owned an atroz, atroz comp, and an option

[@k1dmaverick59]

Do you think i could put the same fork and shock and get the same travel on the base atroz to match up to the option

[@TrailChasers]

+K1DMAVERICK yes, vut it wont have the reinforced gussets and the frame will be easier to break

[@TrailChasers]

+K1DMAVERICK yes, vut it wont have the reinforced gussets and the frame will be easier to break

[@k1dmaverick59]

Oh. Just also curious didnt your atroz comp have a similar setup as the option.

[@TrailChasers]

+K1DMAVERICK correct, 190x51 shock and 140 fork

[@MTBThrumyeyez]

Trail Chasers I added a dnm 190x51 ar40rc does it really change the geometry a lot? I also added a yari rockshox fork 130mm to my base atroz. How much is it really changing the height?

[@notfish9445]

did the fox shocks come standard

[@TrailChasers]

dumb dank no, it was taken off a previous build, it's custom tuned and built for me, you can see more videos on the shock from previous videos on the channel

[@thomaslangue5295]

What length stem are you running on this bike?

[@TrailChasers]

Thomas Langue 50mm

[@kabralarmah4720]

I cant find the Option bike anywhere, does anyone know what happened to it and where I can find one?

[@harrydestcroix5516]

Aero same and idk looked on website and everything

[@jwrigs5137]

Ditto

[@declanritchie9734]

in your opinion do you like the atroz or option

[@TrailChasers]

Declan Ritchie I'd say option as you know it gets pretty rooty and rocky here, if I was in smoother areas I'd prefer the atroz

[@albertolobato3622]

What website can I get these on??

[@TrailChasers]

rei or jenson usa sells the diamondback option for 1800

[@94gsrsi92hatch]

where's this bike park at?

[@TrailChasers]

Stephen Bower duthie hill in Issaquah

[@94gsrsi92hatch]

thanks. I'm kinda new to Washington state

[@SolidHawk]

Atroz is heavy... maybe a good DH application

[@connorrit]

Breath

[@sullivanseeley1882]

Option $1800 atroz 2 is $900 so of course the option is better

[@swedishdagger8410]

Num🅱️er 15 🅱️urger King f🅾️🅾️t lettuce

[@SnwBrdFrvr]

Atroz 3

[@SnwBrdFrvr]

1x11nx raceface goodies, recon fork, rockshock rear shock as well. For like 1100. Considering buying one. Or maybe a sync'r pro. Diamondback has some pretty amazing bikes right now for good value.