Are Raleigh and Diamondback the same?

Diamondback were originally a Californian bicycle manufacturer back in the 1970’s, but are now owned by the British manufacturer Raleigh of Nottingham. Specialising in mountain bikes, Diamondback wanted to test the market in the UK for a selection of their popular bikes.

Is Diamondback owned by Raleigh?

In 1999, Diamondback Bicycles was purchased by the Derby Cycle Corporation, which also owned the Raleigh Bicycle Company, and merged Raleigh and Diamondback together.

How can I tell what model my Diamondback bike is?

The serial number is located on the underside of the frame where the pedals and crank arms attach. You most likely will need to flip your bike over. Look for a string of letters and numbers. The serial number is usually formatted like U161K0123456 or DAY16A123456.

Where is Raleigh bikes made?

Raleigh is one of the world’s oldest and best-known bike brands. Established in 1887 in Nottingham, England, we’re still based in our hometown.

Where are Diamondback bikes built?

Today, most Diamondback bicycles are made by Kinesis Industries, a Taiwanese-based company with a factory in China that specialize in frames and forks.

Where are Raleigh bicycles made?

While its return is welcome, Raleigh isn’t alone in producing bikes in the UK. Although the vast majority of bicycles are still made in the industrial heart of bicycle manufacturing, Taiwan and South East Asia, increasing numbers of companies are starting up or shifting elements of their production to the UK.

How do I tell how old my bike is?

6 Ways to Find the Age of Your Bicycle

  1. Check the Serial Number. The obvious starting point to find the date a bike was made is the serial number.
  2. Use Online and Offline Literature.
  3. Look at Specific Parts.
  4. Ask the Seller or Owner.
  5. Bring It to a Bike Shop.
  6. Post Online.