2019 Diamondback

Catch 2

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$2,699
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSLX, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

22 mph

Catch 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Mountain Flyer
Diamondback Introduces Catch and Release Trail Bikes with New Level Link Suspension Platform

Mar 2016

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s been a number of years since Diamondback has introduced a new suspension design, and the last rendition wasn’t really anything that would be very competitive in a market full of good-to-great platforms.

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MTBR
Diamondback’s new Release and Catch trail bikes – first ride review

Mar 2016

Diamondback’s latest trail bikes introduce a brand new patent pending suspension platform. The Release and the Catch provide great performance at a bargain price. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Catch 27.5+, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube

Fork

Fox Rhythm 34 27.5"+/29", 130mm Travel, Grip Dampener w/Sweep Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS EVOL LV, Performance, 3 Position Lever, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Raceface Outboard Bearing

Headset

FSA No. 57, Sealed Cartridge

Stem

DB35 Alloy, 50mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore

Handlebar

DB35 Alloy, 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

TranzX YSP32FL Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/Trigger Remote, SM = 125mm, MD = 150mm, LG/XL = 170mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins

Grips

Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus, 11 Speed, GS

Crank

Raceface Æffect Cinch w/Steel 30T Direct Mount Narrow Wide

Shifters

Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus, 11 Speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11 Speed, 11-46T

Chain

KMC X11EL, 11 Speed

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7000, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX M7000

Wheels
Rims

Diamondback Blanchard 38R, Tubeless ready, 32h

Spokes

14g Stainless Steel

Front Hub

32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Center Lock, Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Rear Hub

32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, Center Lock, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.8" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.8" EXO, TLR, Folding

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