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    Release 22019 Diamondback
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    MSRP
    $2,499
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    Category
    		Trail
    5.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Fox Rhythm Float 34
    Shock
    		Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		SLX, Race Face
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		150mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    diamondback.com

    Summary
    		The Diamondback Release 2 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Release 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)

    22 mph

    Release 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
    Release 22019 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

    Fork

    Fox Rhythm 34 27.5", 150mm Travel, Grip Dampener w/Sweep Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle

    Shock

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Raceface Outboard Bearing

    Headset

    FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge

    Stem

    DB35 Alloy, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    TranzX YSP32FL Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/Trigger Remote, SM = 125mm, MD = 150mm, LG/XL = 170mm

    Pedals

    DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins

    Grips

    Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus, 11 Speed, GS

    Crank

    Raceface Æffect Cinch w/Steel 30T Direct Mount Narrow Wide

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus, 11 Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11 Speed, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11EL, 11 Speed

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7000, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear Rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano SLX M7000

    Wheels
    Rims

    Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless Ready, 32h

    Spokes

    14g Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Center Lock, Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    Rear Hub

    32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, Center Lock, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding

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