Overall when it comes to bikes of any kind you get what you pay for when you buy a Diamondback or a Redline you get stronger metals and better components like metal pedals,better gears,nicer seat,better brakes and other accessories that make the bike...
Diamondback invented the comfort bike. Their Wildwood has been around for a long time and has only gotten better. For the $250 you will spend on it, you are getting an excellent product. Just make sure that the techs at Dick's fit you with the correc...
Todd Lyons heads up SE racing now - the brand is exceptional! It is owned by Fuji Bikes. As for Diamondback - I haven't seen much out of them lately, in the last 5 years anyway.