2017 Diamondback

Catch 1

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,799
Weight33.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Monarch R
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

22 mph

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26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Mountain Flyer
Diamondback Introduces Catch and Release Trail Bikes with New Level Link Suspension Platform

Mar 2016

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s been a number of years since Diamondback has introduced a new suspension design, and the last rendition wasn’t really anything that would be very competitive in a market full of good-to-great platforms.

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MTBR
Diamondback’s new Release and Catch trail bikes – first ride review

Mar 2016

Diamondback’s latest trail bikes introduce a brand new patent pending suspension platform. The Release and the Catch provide great performance at a bargain price. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

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

Fork

RockShox Yari RC 27+, 130mm Travel, w/ Rebound and Compression Damping, 35mm Stanchion, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer, w/ Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch R DebonAir, 200x57mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP

Headset

FSA No-57E Taper 1.5 /1-1/8" Standard Cups, Sealed Cartridge

Stem

DB35 Alloy, 50mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore

Handlebar

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

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

DB Alloy Micro Adjust, 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

DB4L Alloy Platform w/ Replaceable Pins

Grips

DB4L "Lock on" 135mm Kraton

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX X-Horizon, 11 Speed

Crank

SRAM NX 1x, w/ X-Sync 30T Chain Ring

Shifters

SRAM NX 11 Speed X-Actuation Trigger

Cassette

SRAM PG1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11EL, 11 Speed

Brakes

SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc, w/ 180mm Front / 180mm Rear Centerline Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level Hydraulic Levers w/ Tooled Reach Adjust

Wheels
Rims

Diamondback Blanchard 38R, Tubeless Compatible, 32h

Spokes

14g Stainless Steel

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.8" Performance, Folding,

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