Sweet ride, not too harsh, yet stiff. Only my worn out cassete. Rock Solid, can be ridden thru anything. Trust me, I have done it, or at least tried it. If I had to chose between my car and this bike, the six speed Legend coupe might be missing from the garage.
Steel still rusts.
Pyramid Cloud 9 saddle. Used as urban warrior vehicle. LBSs might still be able to get a frame from Diamondback for you if you ask nicely. No replaceable deralure hanger. Frame is great, one of the best XC I have ever encountered.