DiamondBack Insight 3? Are these specs good?

[Avider92]

I've decided that I finally want a hybrid! Particularly The Diamondback Insight 3

But I'm pretty clueless with most of these specs...
can someone please highlight any good features about this bike by looking at the specs below:

Frame: Insight 6061-T6 Butted Aluminum Performance Hybrid with Formed/Hooded Top Tube, Integrated Headtube, Vertical Compliance Stays (VCS), replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork: Insight integrated Aero Alloy straight blade, Alloy Steerer
Cranks: Shimano FCM-411 Alivio 26/36/48t
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge
Front Derailleur: Shimano FDM413 Alivio
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
Shifter: Shimano SLM410 Alivio Rapid Fire 8-speed
Brake Levers: Avid FR-5
Brakes: Avid SD-3 Linear
Gear: Shimano HG51 8-speed Cassette (11-30t)
Front rim: 20-hole
Rear Rim: 24-hole rear Equation R17 Aero Doublewall with machined braking surface
Tires: Kenda Kwick Trax with puncture resistant K-shield 700x28c
Pedals: Wellgo Alloy body/cage, toe clip compatible
Handlebar: Diamondback 31.8-millimeter low rise Alloy
Stem: Diamondback 3D Forged 7-degree 31.8-millimeter
Seatpost: Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2-millimeter
Seat: Diamondback Performance Hybrid with Gel
Headset: Integrated "Cane Creek" Size Drop-in ACB 1 1/8-inch
Chain: KMC-Z82
Front Hubset: 20h Alloy QR
Rear Hubset: 24h Alloy Cassette QR
Spokes: Black 14-gram Stainless Steel
Grips: Avenir Ergo 3-D Comfort
Extras: Owner’s manual, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts

Thanks in advance as it would be much much appreciated

[Samac]

The Insight is a nice hybrid and the Alivio drivetrain is very good. From what I can tell it seems to retail for around $600- $700. Right? If it does, another bike you might want to check out is the Cannondale Quick 4. It has a feature Cannondale calls S.A.V.E. technology on the chain stays that makes for an excellent ride. Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Scott

[beachcraver17]

This is a really great bike and the specs are no different. I've owned it for several months now and it is very lightweight and FAST. The Kenda tires are okay, but definitely better on this Insight, as opposed to the Insight 1 due to the puncture resistant tires. I haven't had any problems whatsoever with this bike so far and I got it for about half its msrp, which pretty much tops it for me. Even for the $600 price, it is well worth it. Although it is considered more so a retail brand, the price is right for the specs that you'd see at a bike shop for a similar bike, which would cost at least double the amount. Overall, it is a good buy and I highly recommend it since I haven't had any issues. Plus its really motivated me to go out and ride more often. I ride for the speed, as well as long mileage and fitness. Keep in mind that if a certain spec doesn't interest you, you can always replace it

[Ventruck]

Everything is good enough to get going with. I won't consider any of that to be notably amazing, yet there's nothing bad really. Maybe the wheels would be a concern if you're particularly heavy. I noticed the bike has disc brake tabs, which is rather interesting although a questionable investment down the road.

The only remote negativity I'd throw in is that it's arguably no better than the Insight 2. Just has a fancier bit of everything with no actual benefit and wheels with a lower spoke count than the Insight 2.