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Release 1
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,499| Weight | 14.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
158cm – 171cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 189cm
186cm – 199cm
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Summary
The Diamondback Release is a versatile trail bike praised for its playful and responsive ride, excellent climbing efficiency, and capable descending performance. Its Level Link suspension system is frequently highlighted for providing better traction and control, making it a standout in its category. The bike's carbon frame models are noted for their stiffness and lightweight, offering a competitive edge at a reasonable price point.
Playful and responsive ride
Excellent climbing efficiency
Capable descending performance
Level Link suspension system for better traction and control
Competitive pricing for carbon frame models
Lacks a bottle cage mount in the frame
Rear travel may feel limited in high-speed, high-intensity terrain
Some models only available in aluminum
The Release Carbon is more agile, more responsive, and more flickable than its already playful aluminum sibling.
BIKE MagazineDon’t let the rear wheel travel fool you—this is a 130mm travel bike that really acts and feels a lot like ones with 10 to 20mm more in terms of overall handling and ability.Bicycling
The attention to detail Diamondback put into their shines as it’s unpacked and assembled.
BikerumorWith impeccable all-around performance Diamondback’s Release 5c is darn close to the definition of a modern mountain bike.
BikeRadarThe Release is a damn fun bike.
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May 2018 · Richard Cunningham
This affordable mid-travel all-mountain shredder competes with machines that cost much more.
This is what a trail bike should ride like
Contemporary geometry
Pedal-friendly suspension
Needs more aggressive rubber
Shock could use more bottom-out resistance
Wishing for a down-tube bottle mount
Apr 2018
Diamondback Release 5C The Fireball Words and Photos by Drew Rohde Back in 2016 I attended a Diamondback Release media camp in Santa Barbara, CA. A large group of MTB journalists were gathered to see a prepped and ready Diamondback ready to return to their
Apr 2018 · Spencer Johnson
In the last five years bike standards have jumped up substantially—to the point it’s hard to buy a bad bike. We should consider ourselves lucky that the bike industry is full of passionate companies all creating designs that have their own flavor. Now days, it is often less a question of “Is this bike good?” but rather, “Is this bike good for me?” Nearly every combination of wheel size, travel and suspension platform is available, so it’s simply a matter of determining how each one of these factors matches with personal preference and riding style. Originally released in 2016, Diamondback’s Release is perhaps best classified as a decently slack, mid-travel bike designed for all-around ripping. With the 2018 model, Diamondback has now taken the Release to the next level: carbon. They’ve stuck with the bike’s signature Level Link suspension—a game-changer from their previous platforms—and a nearly identical geometry. Every notable and lovable factor of the original Release still stands, the bike is now just lighter and noticeably more stiff.
Jan 2018 · McCoy
Consumer direct, carbon fiber trail bike for under $4,500? You're not dreaming.
Oct 2017 · Michael Gushulak
We knew that the Diamondback Release C4 was an attention-grabbing bike because of its specs and price, but Diamondback didn't stop there.
Oct 2017 · Kurt Gensheimer
This fun, efficient, and highly capable 27.5 trail bike delivers going up and down and can be had at a very competitive price. - Mtbr.com
Sept 2017 · Ron Koch
Diamondback launches a lighter, stiffer Carbon Release trail bike, along with a new custom and consumer direct program
Sept 2017
The new Diamondback Release Carbon brings a lower price point for a high end ride.
| Frame | Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube |
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| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, 150mm Travel, w/ Rebound and Compression Damping, 35mm Stanchion, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer, w/ 110x15mm Boost Thru-axle Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R DebonAir, 200x57mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Headset | FSA No-57E Taper 1.5 /1-1/8" Standard Cups, 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 | DB Alloy Micro Adjust, 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | DB4L Alloy Platform w/ Replaceable Pins |
| Grips | DB4L "Lock on" 135mm Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX X-Horizon, 11 Speed |
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| 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 Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level Hydraulic Levers w/ Tooled Reach Adjust |
| Rims | Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless Compatible, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | 32h Alloy,110x15mm BoostThru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/ CNC Disc Mount |
| Rear Hub | 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette |
| Tires | Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Performance, 27.5x2.35" |
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