What is this bike

playet_noob

Retro Newbie
1000011087.webp 1000011088.webp this is a bike I've own for years. it's at least 16 years old since it's older than me. recently I've been searching about what model the bike is. it writes 「diamondback traverse」, but it just doesn't match the picture of traverse which I found on websites.
 
Only the stickers are diamondback traverse😉

This sort of thing was built up in China, sold wholesale, and often badged up by chainstores, basic sports brands etc and retail well below anything from the big bike brands.
£99 in the UK.

Frequently referred to as a BSO

If you do a Google image search, you'll find the same framed bike with many names you've never heard of, and almost identical equipment, featuring even the same paint under the stickers.

They feature pressed-up steel hubs, plastic brake levers, steel cranks, and rarely survive significant use, making them rare at 20YO👍
 
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