[New Rider, need opinions on bike!]

Anyway 27lbs isn't too heavy at all and looks like a pretty decent starting point for getting back into the sport. Welcome back!

What on earth is a gooseneck?! Is that what you Americans call a stem?

Indeed lol :wink2:

[New Rider, need opinions on bike!]

Hey guys. After not riding a for a few years i decided to get back into the sport. After searching for quite a while i came across this add on craigslist and picked it up. I was wondering if i could get some opinions on this bike it would be very helpful! I paid 700$ Im not very framiliar with diamondback's. Im looking for something for street trials. My main concern is that it is pretty heavy weighing in at 27 lbs. thanks in advance!

Parts List:
Diamondback Asshton Effect Frame
Inspired Forks
Trialtech Goose Neck
Onza Rip Handle Bars
TrialTech Race Sealed Front Disc Hub
Trialtech Race Sealed Rear Hub
Onza ISIS Bottom Bracket
Osonys Sprung Tensioner
Trialtech Race Platform Pedals
Rockman 72 Click Free Wheel
Screw on 22T Chain Wheel
Maxxis Holy Rollers front and Back
Kenda Down Hill tubes
Avid SD7 lever
Meta Cranks.