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2023 Diamondback

Release 4C

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,750
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesSRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Release 4C
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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)

24 mph

Release 4C

26 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Diamondback Release 5C Carbon Trail Bike

Sep 2020 · McCoy

The Budget Trail Ripper

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox 36 Performance Float, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Grip 3 Position Damper, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle, 44mm Offset

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

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

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Outboard Bearing

Headset

FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge

Stem

Factor Components F355, 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore

Handlebar

DB35 Aluminum 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore

Saddle

WTB Volt Chromoly

Seatpost

KS Rage-I, Internal Dropper, 31.6 w/Westy 1x Remote

TypeDropper

Pedals

DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins

Grips

Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Descendant 6K Eagle w/32T Direct Mount

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 12 Speed, 11-50T

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed

Brakes

SRAM G2 R, 4 Piston w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Centerline Rotors

TypeSRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM G2 R

Wheels
Rims

Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Taped for Tubeless, 32h

Spokes

14g Stainless Steel

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

Novatec SL-Team, 32h Aluminum, 148x12mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3" EXO, TR (Tubeless Ready), Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5x2.3" EXO, TR (Tubeless Ready), Folding

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