Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $529
    $699
    $1,099
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryTrail
    2.6
    3.2
    4.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCT (coil)Suntour XCM (coil)RockShox Judy Silver TK (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Acera, TourneyAcera, ShimanoGX
    Drivetrain
    3 × 82 × 91 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm100mm120mm
    Brand Site

    diamondback.com

    diamondback.com

    diamondback.com

    Summary
    The Diamondback Lux 1, Diamondback Lux 2, and Diamondback Lux 3 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s mountain bikes. The Lux 3 has better components, a better fork, and a bigger fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Lux 1
    Lux 2
    Lux 3
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    31 mph

    Lux 1

    27 mph

    Lux 2

    22 mph

    Lux 3

    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

    Lux 27.5 Women's Specific Double Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum, Super Low TT for Increased Clearance, w/ Formed Top / Down Tube

    Lux 27.5 Women's Specific Double Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum, Super Low TT for Increased Clearance, w/ Formed Top / Down Tube

    Lux 27.5 Women's Specific Double Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum, Super Low TT for Increased Clearance, w/ Formed Top / Down Tube, Tapered Headtube, 9mm QR Boost Drop Outs w/ Replaceable Hanger

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT30 27.5, 80mm Travel, Coil Spring w/ Preload Adjust

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCM-HLO Coil 27.5", 100mm Travel, 30mm Stanchions, Magnesium Lower, Alloy Crown w/ Hydraulic Speed Lock

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Rockshox Judy Silver TK, 120mm Travel, Solo Air Spring, External Rebound Adjust w/ Turnkey Lockout, Magnesium Lowers, 30mm Steel Stanchions, Alloy 1.5" Tapered Steerer Tube, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge

    Sealed Cartridge

    SRAM GXP

    Headset

    1 1/8" Zero Stack

    1 1/8" Zero Stack

    FSA NO.57, Sealed Cartridge for Tapered Headtube

    Stem

    DB 3D Forged, 7° Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore

    DB 3D Forged, 7° Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore

    DB 3D Forged, 7° Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore

    Handlebar

    Diamondback, 740mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore

    Diamondback, 740mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore

    Race Face Æffect 35, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide, 35mm Bar Bore

    Saddle

    DB Women's Performance MTB Saddle

    DB Women's Performance MTB Saddle

    DB Women's Performance MTB Saddle

    Seatpost

    Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm

    DB Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm

    DB Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    DB4L Alloy Platform

    DB4L Alloy Platform

    DB4L Alloy Platform

    Grips

    DBWomen's-Specific D2 Kraton

    New DB "Flanged" 135mm Silcone

    DB "Flanged" 135mm Silicone

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera M360, 8 Speed

    Shimano Acera M3000, 9 Speed

    SRAM GX X-Horizon, 11 Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney TY500, Top Swing, Dual Pull, 34.9mm Clamp Diameter

    Shimano MT400, Side Swing, Front Pull, Direct Mount

    Crank

    SR Suntour XCT, 42/32/22T

    SR Suntour XCM, 36/22T

    SRAM GX w/ X-Sync 30T Chain Ring

    Shifters

    Shimano EF-500 Easyfire, 3x8 Speed

    Shimano Acera M3010 2x9 Speed Rapidfire

    SRAM GX 11 Speed X-Actuation Trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-31, 8 Speed Cassette, 11-32T

    Shimano HG201, 9 Speed Cassette, 11-36T

    SRAM PG1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T

    Chain

    KMC Z82, 8 Speed

    KMC Z99, 9 Speed

    SRAM PC-1130, 11 Speed, Power Link

    Brakes

    Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc, w/ 160mm Front and Rear Rotors

    Shimano BR-M315 Hydraulic Disc, w/ 180mm Front /160mm Rear Center Lock Rotors

    Shimano BR-M365 Hydraulic Disc, w/ 180mm Front /160mm Rear Rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano EF-500

    Shimano BR-M315 Hydraulic Lever w/ Reach Adjust

    Shimano BR-M365 Hydraulic Lever w/ Reach Adjust

    Wheels
    Rims

    32h Diamondback DP25 Doublewall

    32h Diamondback SL-27.5 Doublewall

    32h Diamondback DP25 Doublewall

    Spokes

    14g Stainless Steel

    14g Stainless Steel

    14g Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    32h Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount; 100mm

    32h Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount

    32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, w/ CNC Disc Mount

    Rear Hub

    32h Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount, Cassette; 135mm

    32h Alloy, 9mm QR Boost, Cassette w/ CNC Disc Mount

    32h Alloy, 12mm QR, Cassette w/ CNC Disc Mount, 148mm

    Tires

    Vee Rubber Crown Gem 27.5x2.35 Tires

    Kenda Nevegal Lite, 27.5x 2.35"

    Vee Rubber Crown Gem 27.5x2.35 Tires

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