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Release 1
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,299| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 150mm |
| Fork | Suntour AION |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | TRP Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Diamondback Release is a versatile and fun trail bike that offers a great balance of performance and value. It's praised for its playful handling, efficient pedaling, and capable suspension, making it suitable for a variety of terrain. While it excels in technical climbs and offers a spirited ride, some reviews note it trades some stability at high speeds and lacks certain conveniences like a bottle cage mount.
Playful and responsive handling
Efficient pedaling and climbing
Capable suspension performance
High value for the price
Versatile for various terrains
Lacks stability at high speeds
No bottle cage mount in the front triangle
Can feel heavy on some builds
"The Release is a damn fun bike."
Freehub"With impeccable all-around performance Diamondback’s Release 5c is darn close to the definition of a modern mountain bike"
BikeRadar"This is one of the most fun bikes I’ve ever ridden."
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Mar 2020 · Nic Hall
This bike truly impressed our staff. At just $2,800 it is a truly capable mountain bike at an affordable price point. The Diamondback Release is versatile and can be ridden aggressively but all levels of riders.
Aug 2019 · McCoy
A more aggressive trail bike for less money
May 2019 · Jessica Coulon
This 29er is well equipped, well priced, and easy to ride.
Mar 2019 · Mtbr
Diamondback continues to offer a compelling price-for-performance proposition, unveiling its newest mountain bike, the Release 29. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2018 · Michael Gushulak
Diamondback has been crushing the bike game recently, and their Release C4 is proof. If its rock-bottom price doesn't catch your eye, its ride quality will!
May 2018 · Richard Cunningham
This affordable mid-travel all-mountain shredder competes with machines that cost much more.
This is what a trail bike should ride like
Contemporary geometry
Pedal-friendly suspension
Needs more aggressive rubber
Shock could use more bottom-out resistance
Wishing for a down-tube bottle mount
Apr 2018 · Spencer Johnson
In the last five years bike standards have jumped up substantially—to the point it’s hard to buy a bad bike. We should consider ourselves lucky that the bike industry is full of passionate companies all creating designs that have their own flavor. Now days, it is often less a question of “Is this bike good?” but rather, “Is this bike good for me?” Nearly every combination of wheel size, travel and suspension platform is available, so it’s simply a matter of determining how each one of these factors matches with personal preference and riding style. Originally released in 2016, Diamondback’s Release is perhaps best classified as a decently slack, mid-travel bike designed for all-around ripping. With the 2018 model, Diamondback has now taken the Release to the next level: carbon. They’ve stuck with the bike’s signature Level Link suspension—a game-changer from their previous platforms—and a nearly identical geometry. Every notable and lovable factor of the original Release still stands, the bike is now just lighter and noticeably more stiff.
Jan 2018
The Release Carbon 4C goes where no other carbon bike has gone before — a budget price point.
| Frame | Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour Aion, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Air Spring w/Rebound Adjust, 35mm Stanction, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer, w/Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox Monarch R, 200x57mm, Rebound Adjust, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Sealed Outboard |
| Headset | FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | DB35 Alloy, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore |
| Handlebar | DB35 Alloy, 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | DB Alloy Micro Adjust, 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | DB4L Alloy Platform w/Replaceable Pins |
| Grips | Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 Shadow Plus, 10 Speed, GS |
|---|---|
| Crank | FSA Comet Direct Mount 1x, w/30T Chromoly Chain Ring |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6000, 10 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 Cassette, 10 Speed, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X10EL, 10 Speed |
| Brakes | TRP Slate X2, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Rotors Type: TRP Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | TRP Slate X2 |
| Rims | Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | 32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Rear Hub | 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette |
| Tires | WTB Vigilante Comp, 27.5x2.3" |
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Last updated August 8
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