I would like to test ride the 2011 5 Diva, but it's actually not easy to track down a demo bike. Even Leisure Lakes gave me a 'no' today!
Before I plead with the LBS to get one in for me, I could do with knowing if I'm likely to want the long or short version. I can't imagine for a minute they will be able to get both in, if they can get one at all.
So, has anyone got one, or tried one, and if so, which one and how did it feel. A pointer towards build of rider would also be good (i.e. height and longer-legged or not.) I know for certain the 16" standard version is way too big.
Thanks 🙂
Swinnerton Cycles at Cannock chase Have a 14" Five Diva as far as I am aware. You can hire it for £30 for three hours and give it a proper test ride rather than the once-round-the-car park you would have got from Leisure Snakes. I have just done the same with a Five and they are proper lovely folk.
I think Mrs. Cheezybeanz has a 5 diva. She may be along soon.
Give Orange a call, they'll know where all the demo bikes are & might even get one moved to your LBS (Whyte did this for me when I was wanting to get a 46)
Leisure lakes will get one in from Orange, who keep a test fleet - they did for me for a blood; I kept it for 2 weeks and didn't buy, but it still cost me sod all (I did actually get something).
http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/dealers/
the above link shows you the dealers and what bikes they have 🙂
Forget the Orange and go buy a Cube......
They do a few beautiful ladies bikes and make the Diva look positively old and poor value for money.
Daughter bought one last summer and loves it. Pretty sure its a short. I'll see if she's free and can pop on here later and help out.
Rob
Mrs Uber rides a 14" Five - it's the same frame as the 5 Diva Long. She's 5'4" and short of leg. The Diva Short must be pretty dinky, for her the reach on her Five is absolutely perfect.
Orange have a couple of Divas in their special offers section too...
http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/offers/
The girl who owns the brake pad at Kirroughtree has a demo, its a 14" short, if you cant get up there then give her a call and she will advise you.
Just had this back from Lindsay:
I'm 5ft 5 and have a short and it's perfect, according to Orange I'm borderline for needing a long but opted for the short, you can always use a slightly longer stem if you need a bit more space. I'd only go for a long if you're taller than me. Oh and whatever you do, buy one of them, it's brilliant!!!!
Hope it helps.
Rob
Thanks all for your help, I'm 5'3" with long legs and a short body, and I like a compact cockpit, so I suspect I'll be best demoing the short.
Forget the Orange and go buy a Cube......They do a few beautiful ladies bikes and make the Diva look positively old and poor value for money.
Can you recommend me a model to look at which will compare directly with the 5 Diva for the kind of riding it will be used for? Thanks 🙂
There's a demo day at Kirroughtree breakpad on 24th May if you can wait that long??
I am 5ft2 and the DIVA short was tiny for me - the long suited me and so I bought it and it was a great decision,
Really advise you to give both a try - rather than go on recommendations
Cube WLS Stereo £2399
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Frame: HPA 7005 Advanced Hydroform DTC Triple Butted, FSP 4-Link-System, WLS Geometry
Forks: Rock Shox Revelation RLT Air 2-step 120/150, Motion Control, PopLoc
Rear Shock: Fox Float RP23 BV 190mm length
Headset: FSA Orbit Z 1.5R semi-integriert
Stem: Syntace F149 Ovesized
Handlebars: Syntace Vector 2014 318 Lowrider Oversized
Grips: Ergon GP1-S
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M773 Shadow 10-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT FD-M770-10, Top Swing, 34.9mm, 10-speed
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT SL-M770-10 Rapidfire-Plus, 10-speed
Brakes: Formula R1 Magnesium hydr. discbrake (180/180mm)
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT FC-M770-10 Hollowtech II 42x32x24T, 170mm, integrated BB (BB86) 10 speed
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG81 11-36T, 10-speed
Chain: Shimano CN-HG74 10-speed, 108 links
Wheels: DT Swiss XPW1600 wheelset 9mm/X12
Tyres: Schwalbe Fat Albert Kevlar Triple Compound 2.4
Tube: Schwalbe MTB light SV14
Rim Tape: Schwalbe 22-559
Pedals: none
Saddle: Fi'zi:k Vesta
Seatpost: Syntace P6 Aluminium 34.9mm
Seatclamp: Syntace Superlock 38.0mm
Chainstay protection: Neoprene
Weight: 12.2 kg
