When you’re after an effective cardio workout at home, it’s hard to beat a session on an indoor cycle. Cycling is a low impact, high energy aerobic workout than can be done effectively with a minimum of space and noise. One of the most respected players in the home cycle market is Diamondback, with their two most popular offerings being the 510ic and the 910ic.
In this article, we provide you with a brief review of the Diamond 510ic and the Diamondback 910ic. We’ll scrutinize them individually and then weigh them up side by side to allow you to make the smartest buying decision.
About Diamondback
Diamondback Fitness, established in 1991, is a major home fitness company who began with a focus on outdoor cycles. They offer a full range of ellipticals, recumbents, uprights, indoor cycles, steppers, and treadmills. They are based in Kent, Washington, USA.
Diamondback 510ic
The Diamondback 510ic is a mid-range home use exercycle that is packed with features. It has been rated ‘Best Buy’ four years in a row by Consumer magazine. It has been updated for 2019 to make it, even more, user-friendly.
The Diamondback 510ic will provide you with a solid workout, whether you’re after a spin or a conventional cycle session. Its 12 inbuilt programs and 16 levels of resistance deliver plenty of training options. This is an attractively priced spin bike that delivers magnetic resistance, belt drive, heart rate console, and workout programs.
Diamondback 5101c Specs:
- 16 levels of resistance
- Contact heart rate sensors
- 12 workout programs
- 32 lb flywheel
- Max weight 300 lbs
- Belt drive
- Height range: 5’2” – 6’5”
- 3-year frame warranty
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Diamondback 910ic
The Diamondback 910ic is an upgrade from the 510ic to take your workout to the next level. It provides you with a heavier flywheel, self-generating power so you’re able to exercise anywhere and 32 resistance levels.
Diamondback 9101c Specs:
- 32 levels of resistance
- ANT + wireless heart rate
- 40 lb flywheel
- Max weight 325 lbs
- 12 workout programs
- Height range: 5’2” – 6’5”
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Diamondback 510ic vs 910ic
The Diamondback 510ic and 910ic are both excellent home use spin bikes, with the latter being a beefed-up version of the former. Both bikes provide you with whisper-quiet performance, a high level of adjustability, multi-position handlebars and 12 workout programs.
The two big differences between these two bikes are:
- the 910ic has a 40-pound flywheel compared to a 32 pounder on the 5101c
- the 910ic is self-powered whereas the 5101c runs of electricity
Diamondback 510ic | Diamondback 910ic |
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Resistance: Computer Controlled Magnetic Resistance | Resistance: Self-generating electronic resistance system |
Resistance levels: 16 | Resistance levels: 32 |
Flywheel: 32 lbs | Flywheel: 40 lbs |
Heart rate monitoring: Contact heart rate sensors | Heart rate monitoring: Wireless heart rate controlled resistance |
Max user weight: 300 lbs | Max user weight: 325 lbs |
User height: 5'3" – 6'5" | User height: 5'2" – 6'6" |
With 32 resistance levels, the 910ic also provides you with double the intensity adjustments of the 510ic. This provides you with a lot more precision in adjusting your resistance. It also caters more to the higher intensity requirements of experienced exercisers.
The 910ic also provides you with a more sophisticated and reliable way to monitor your heart rate.
Warranty
The Diamondback 510ic comes with Diamondback’s standard warranty of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor. However, you have the option of beefing up your warranty cover at an additional cost of $159.99. This provides the following coverage:
- Parts and labor coverage for 5 years
- Power surge coverage
- Mechanical and electric coverage
- Convenient, hassle-free service
- Deal directly with Diamondback Fitness, not a third party
- No deductibles on covered claims
- Professional on-site repairs
When you purchase the Diamondback 910ic you get Diamondback’s Lifetime Gym Quality Warranty. This gives you a lifetime warranty on the frame and brakes.
Final Thoughts:
The Diamondback 510ic is a great all-round bike that provides you with a quality spin workout as well as a dozen in-built programs. This is a solid bike that looks great, provides a smooth, natural pedal motion and is competitively priced. For a more high-end version of a home spin cycle, the Diamondback 910ic gives you an even smoother ride and greater resistance potential thanks to its 40-pound flywheel, gym-quality construction, and self- generating power.