What is this bike

[playet_noob]

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.

 

[bikeworkshop]

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

 

[joglo]

I do agree, this is just a BSO,
but potentially even one sold as DiamondBack...

Come on, to me already since 1997, when the name and decals have been changed from "Diamond Back" to "Diamondback", this brand got crap, but at least after been sold to Derby in 1999.

Maybe this is an early 2000ths BSO from DiamondBack, like this full suspension
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?item=39437

 

[Tayside]

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

And yet...every time a nieghbour asks me if I can 'have a look' at a bike,it will be just like that^^.
Then I get the fear