Diamondback Haanjo Trail

16 reasons to buy

• The inclusion of a Shimano Ultegra groupset was seen as excellent value.
• Bolts are affixed for two bottle cages as well as front and rear racks.
• A tall headtube height makes for a comfortable stance on long-distance rides.
• On-road performance impressed owners, when this rig was shod with slick tires.
• In addition to specced 700c wheels, 27.5” will also fit, with tires up to 2.1” wide.
• Front and rear 12mm thru-axles add stiffness and strength to this rig’s wheels.
• Wide-ranged Ultegra 2x11 drivetrains were smooth-shifting.
• Shimano hydraulic brakes were powerful, with one or two finger application.
• On alloy models, a stiff frame transferred pedal input efficiently.
• An OEM carbon fiber fork helped reduce vibration through aluminum frames.
• Carbon frames were light, strong and stiff.
• Compact drop bars are well-padded, for a comfortable and upright position.
• On both alloy and carbon models, HED Tomcat rims come tubeless ready.
• 40c Kenda Flintridge Pro tires were plush, fast and cornered well on and off-road.
• On Carbon models, Schwalbe G-One tires were tubeless ready.
• Colors impressed; orange-red on alloy models and petrol blue for carbon.