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2022 Diamondback

Release 29 1

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,550
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkSuntour AION
ShockSuntour
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesTRP Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Release 29 1
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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)

25 mph

Release 29 1

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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
Bikerumor
DB set free the Diamondback Release 29 and Carbon Sync'r Hardtail MTBs for 2021

Sep 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan

The Diamondabck Sync'r jumps on 29" wheels for 2021 with all-new carbon frameset, plus key suspension updates to the Diamondback Release 29.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Diamondback Release 29 2

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.

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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Test: Diamondback Release 29 3

Aug 2019 · McCoy

A more aggressive trail bike for less money

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Bicycling
This Diamondback Release 29 2 Is a Lively Big Wheel Trail Bike

May 2019 · Jessica Coulon

This 29er is well equipped, well priced, and easy to ride.

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MTBR
Diamondback Release 29 debuts

Mar 2019 · Mtbr

Diamondback continues to offer a compelling price-for-performance proposition, unveiling its newest mountain bike, the Release 29. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Release 29, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube

Fork

SR Suntour Aion 29", 140mm Travel, Air Spring w/Rebound Adjust, 35mm Stanction, 1.5" Aluminum Taper Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Suntour Edge R, 200x57mm, Rebound Adjust, 22.2mm Eyelet Width

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Powerspline, 118/73

Headset

FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge

Stem

DB35 Aluminum 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore

Handlebar

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

Saddle

WTB Koda Comp

Seatpost

TranzX YSP18JL, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote

TypeDropper

Pedals

DB Aluminum Platform w/Replaceable Pins

Grips

DB Lock-On Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM SX w/Steel 32T Direct Mount

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed

Cassette

SRAM PG1210, 12 Speed, 11-50T

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed

Brakes

TRP Slate X2, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Rotors

TypeTRP Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

TRP Slate

Wheels
Rims

Diamondback Blanchard 28R, 32h, Tubeless Compatible Rim, Taped for Tubeless

Spokes

14g Stainless Steel

Front Hub

32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Rear Hub

32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette

Tires

WTB Vigilante 29x2.3", Wire Bead, Non Tubeless Tire

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