Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,550
    $3,350
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    TrailTrail
    5.2
    5.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour AIONFox Rhythm Float 34
    Shock
    SuntourFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX EagleSLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    diamondback.com

    diamondback.com

    Summary
    The Diamondback Catch 1 and Diamondback Catch 2 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Catch 1 has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Catch 1
    Catch 2
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    Gear Range

    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

    Catch 1

    26 mph

    Catch 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Catch 27.5+, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube

    Catch 27.5+, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube

    Fork

    SR Suntour Aion 27.5"+/29", 130mm Travel, Air Spring w/Rebound Adjust, 35mm Stanction, 1.5" Aluminum Taper Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Rhythm 34 27.5"+/29", 130mm Travel, Grip Dampener w/Sweep Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Powerspline, 118/73

    ShimanoBB-52

    Headset

    FSA No. 57, Sealed Cartridge

    FSA No. 57, Sealed Cartridge

    Stem

    DB35 Aluminum 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore

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

    Handlebar

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

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

    Saddle

    WTB Koda Comp

    WTB Volt Steel

    Seatpost

    Kindshock EXA Form 900i, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote

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

    Pedals

    DB Aluminum Platform w/Replaceable Pins

    DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins

    Grips

    DB Lock-On Grip

    Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed

    Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus, 12 Speed, SGS

    Crank

    SRAM SX w/Steel 32T Direct Mount

    Shimano SLX M7100, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1210, 12 Speed, 11-50T

    Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12 Speed, 10-51T

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed

    Brakes

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

    Shimano SLX M7100, 2 Piston w/180mm Front /180mm Rear RT70 Rotors

    Brake Levers

    TRP Slate

    Shimano SLX

    Wheels
    Rims

    Diamondback Blanchard 38R, Tubeless Ready, 32h

    Diamondback Blanchard 38R, 6069 Aluminum Tubeless Ready, 32h

    Spokes

    14g Stainless Steel

    14g Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

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

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

    Rear Hub

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

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

    Tires

    WTB Vigilante 27.5x2.8", Wire Bead

    Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.8" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.8" EXO, TLR, Folding

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