Compare: 2020 Diamondback Release 1 vs Release 29 1 vs Release 2 vs Release 29 2 vs Release 3 vs Release 29 3 vs Release 4C Carbon vs Release 5C Carbon

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Release 12020 Diamondback	Release 29 12020 Diamondback	Release 22020 Diamondback	Release 29 22020 Diamondback	Release 32020 Diamondback	Release 29 32020 Diamondback	Release 4C Carbon2020 Diamondback	Release 5C Carbon2020 Diamondback

MSRP	$2,500	$2,550	$3,250	$3,350	$4,050	$4,050	$4,200	$5,000
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
	5.2	5.2	5.0	5.0	5.8	5.8	6.6	6.9
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Suntour AION	Suntour AION	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Elite Float 36
Shock	Suntour	Suntour	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPX2 Performance	Fox Float DPX2 Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″	27.5″	29″	27.5″	29″	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle	SX Eagle	SLX	SLX	XT	XT	NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	150mm	140mm	150mm	140mm	150mm	140mm	150mm	150mm
Rear Travel	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm
Brand Site	diamondback.com	diamondback.com	diamondback.com	diamondback.com	diamondback.com	diamondback.com	diamondback.com	diamondback.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Release 1

Release 29 1

Release 2

Release 29 2

Release 3

Release 29 3

Release 4C Carbon

Release 5C Carbon

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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

Release 1

25 mph

Release 29 1

26 mph

Release 2

28 mph

Release 29 2

26 mph

Release 3

28 mph

Release 29 3

24 mph

Release 4C Carbon

26 mph

Release 5C Carbon

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Release 12020 Diamondback	Release 29 12020 Diamondback	Release 22020 Diamondback	Release 29 22020 Diamondback	Release 32020 Diamondback	Release 29 32020 Diamondback	Release 4C Carbon2020 Diamondback	Release 5C Carbon2020 Diamondback

Frame	Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube	Release 29, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube	Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube	Release 29, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube	Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube	Release 29, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube	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	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
Fork	SR Suntour Aion, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Air Spring w/Rebound Adjust, 35mm Stanction, 1.5" Aluminum Taper Steerer, w/Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	SR Suntour Aion 29", 140mm Travel, Air Spring w/Rebound Adjust, 35mm Stanction, 1.5" Aluminum Taper Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 27.5", 150mm Travel, Grip Dampener w/Sweep Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 29", 140mm Travel, Grip Dampener w/Sweep Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Performance Float, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Grip 3 Position Dampener, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Performance Float, 29", 140mm Travel, Grip 3 Position Dampener, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Performance Float, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Grip 3 Position Dampener, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 36 Performance Elite Float, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Fit4, 3 Position Dampener, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	SR Suntour EDGE R, 200x57mm, Rebound Adjust, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Suntour Edge R, 200x57mm, Rebound Adjust, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS EVOL LV, Performance, 3 Position Lever, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS EVOL LV, Performance, 3 Position Lever, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Float DPX2, 3 Position Lever, LV EVOL, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Float DPX2, 3 Position Lever, LV EVOL, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS EVOL LV, Performance, 3 Position Lever, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2, 3 Position Lever w/Open Mode Adjust, LV EVOL, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM Powerspline	SRAM Powerspline, 118/73	ShimanoBB-52	Shimano BB-52	Raceface Outboard Bearing	Shimano BB-52	SRAM DUB Outboard Bearing	SRAM DUB Outboard Bearing
Headset	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge	FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge
Stem	DB35 Aluminum 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Alloy, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore	Raceface Æffect R 35, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
Handlebar	DB35 Aluminum 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Aluminum 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore	DB35 Alloy, 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore	Raceface Turbine R, 780mm Wide, 20mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
Saddle	WTB Volt Comp	WTB Koda Comp	WTB Volt Comp	WTB Koda Comp	WTB Volt Race	WTB Koda Race	WTB Volt Race	WTB Volt Pro
Seatpost	TranzX YSP18JL, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote	TranzX YSP18JL, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote	TranzX YSP32FL, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote	Kindshock Rage-I, Internal Dropper, 31.6 w/Westy 1x Remote	KS LEV SI Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/Southpaw Remote	KS LEV Integra, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/Southpaw Remote	KS LEV SI Internal Dropper, w/SouthPaw Remote, 31.6mm	KS LEV Integra Internal Dropper, w/SouthPaw Remote, 31.6mm
Pedals	DB4L Aluminum Platform w/Replaceable Pins	DB Aluminum Platform w/Replaceable Pins	DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartridge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins	DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins	DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins	DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins	DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins	DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins
Grips	Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On	DB Lock-On Grip	Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On	Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On	Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On	Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On	Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On	Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed	Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus, 12 Speed, SGS	Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus, 12 Speed, SGS	Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus, 12 Speed SGS	Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus, 12 Speed SGS	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed	SRAM GXEagle, 12 Speed
Front Derailleur								MRP XCG V2 Alloy Bash Guard, 32T, ISCG-05
Crank	SRAM SX Direct Mount 1x, w/32T Chromolyly Chain Ring	SRAM SX w/Steel 32T Direct Mount	Shimano SLX M7100, 32T	Shimano SLX M7100, 32T	Shimano XT M8100, 32T	Shimano XT M8100, 32T	SRAM Descendant 6K Eagle w/32T Direct Mount	SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle w/32T Direct Mount
Shifters	SRAM SX trigger, 12 Speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed	Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed	Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed	SRAM GXEagle, 12 Speed
Cassette	SRAM PG1210 Cassette, 12 Speed, 11-50T	SRAM PG1210, 12 Speed, 11-50T	Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12 Speed, 10-51T	Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12 Speed, 10-51T	Shimano XT M8100 Cassette, 12 Speed, 10-51T	Shimano XT M8100 Cassette, 12 Speed, 10-51T	SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 12 Speed, 11-50T	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12 Speed, 10-50T
Chain	SRAM SX, 12 Speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed	Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed	Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
Brakes	TRP Slate X2, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	TRP Slate X2, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano SLX M7100, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear, RT70 Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano SLX M7100, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear, RT70 Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano XT M8100, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear, RT800 Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano XT M8100, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear, RT800 Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide R, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear Centerline Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Centerline Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	TRP Slate X2	TRP Slate	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	Shimano XT M8100	Shimano XT M8100	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide RS

Wheels

Rims	Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h	Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h	Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h	Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h	Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h	Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h	Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h	e*thirteen TRS Plus 30mm Aluminum Rim TRS Plus Aluminum 32h
Spokes	14g Stainless Steel	14g Stainless Steel	14g Stainless Steel	14g Stainless Steel	14g Stainless Steel	2.0/1.8/2.0 Double Butted Stainless Steel	14g Stainless Steel	2.0/1.8/2.0 Butted Stainless Steel
Front Hub	32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing	32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing	Shimano SLX M7110, 32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Center Lock	Shimano SLX M7110, 32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Center Lock	32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing	32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing	32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing	Novatec XD641, 32h Alloy,110x15mm Boost Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Rear Hub	32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette	32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette	Shimano SLX M7110, 32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, Center Lock, Microspline	Shimano SLX M7110, 32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, Center Lock, Microspline	32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette	32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette	32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette	Novatec XD642, 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/CNC Disc Mount, XD Cassette Body
Tires	WTB Vigilante Comp, 27.5x2.3"	WTB Vigilante 29x2.3", Wire Bead	Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding	Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding	Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding	Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR 29x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding	Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding	e*thirteen TRS Race SS 27.5 x 2.35 Tire Tubeless Ready Single Ply Apex Aramid Reinforced, Slow Rebound, Dual Compound

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