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Release 29 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,675| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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.
| Frame | Release 29, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 34 29", 140mm Travel, Grip Dampener w/Sweep Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL LV, Performance, 3 Position Lever, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB |
| Headset | FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | DB35 Aluminum 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore |
| Handlebar | DB35 Aluminum 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | Kind Shock Rage-I, Internal Dropper, 31.6 w/Westy 1x Remote 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 | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Stylo 6K, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM SX, 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle PG1210 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T, 180mm Front / 180mm Rear Type: SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide T |
| Rims | Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Taped for Tubeless, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | 32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Rear Hub | 32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3" EXO, TR (Tubeless Ready), Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.3" EXO, TR (Tubeless Ready), Folding |
First added March 28
Last updated June 28
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