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Release 5C
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$5,550| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Sep 2020 · McCoy
The Budget Trail Ripper
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.
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.
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
| Frame | Carbon Release 27.5, Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Euro Standard Threaded BB, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube, Post Mount Disc Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite Float, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Fit4, 3 Position Damper, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2, 3 Position Lever w/Open Mode Adjust, LV EVOL, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Outboard Bearing |
| Headset | FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Race Face Æffect R 35, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine R, 780mm Wide, 20mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Chromoly SL |
| Seatpost | KS LEV Integra Internal Dropper, w/SouthPaw Remote, 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins |
| Grips | Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | MRP XCG V2 Aluminum Bash Guard, 32T, ISCG-05 |
| Crank | SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle w/32T Direct Mount |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12 Speed, 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 RS, 4 Piston, Hydraulic Disc, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Centerline Rotors Type: SRAM G2 RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM G2 RS |
| Rims | e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus, w/TRS Plus Aluminum 27.5", 30mm internal width, 28h, Tubeless Compatible Rim, Taped for Tubeless |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 2.0/1.8/2.0 Butted Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | Novatec XD641, 28h Aluminum110x15mm Boost Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Rear Hub | Novatec XD642, 28h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/CNC Disc Mount, XD Cassette Body |
| Tires | e*thirteen TRS Race SS 2.35 Single Ply Apex Aramid Reinforced, Slow Rebound, Dual Compound, Tubeless Compatible Tire |
First added September 24
Last updated March 25
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