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2025 Diamondback

Release 29 3

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,550
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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)

28 mph

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26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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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

Fox 34 Performance Float, 29", 140mm Travel, Grip 3 Position Damper, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

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

Travel130mm

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 Race

Seatpost

KS LEV Integra, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/Southpaw Remote

TypeDropper

Pedals

DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins

Grips

Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Stylo 7K, 32T

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle, 10-50T

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano XT M8100

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT M8100

Wheels
Rims

Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Taped for Tubeless, 32h

Spokes

2.0/1.8/2.0 Double Butted 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, XD Driver

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3" EXO, TR (Tubeless Ready), Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR 29x2.3" EXO, TR (Tubeless Ready), Folding

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