Diamondback Release 2 27.5" Bike - 2017
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Get ready to experience one of the best-pedaling trail bikes around. The Diamondback Release 2 27.5 in. bike is a true performer on both the uphill and downhill, so you can enjoy the entire ride.
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- 6061 aluminum frame features hydroformed tubes, a tapered headtube, and a stiff 148x12mm thru-axle rear end
- Frame geometry is stable at speed, quick in corners and excellent on climbs
- With a 150mm RockShox Pike fork and wide handlebars, the front end is dialed—you can dive into tough sections with confidence
- Level Link rear suspension configuration separates pedaling and trail inputs and makes 130mm of travel feel like much more
- Raise the KS dropper post and climb up for another lap; drop it when you're ready to rip downhill
- Drivetrain is a mix of RaceFace and SRAM GX 1x11 components, letting you enjoy your ride without chain drops or noise
- Blanchard tubeless wheels have a 28mm internal width, giving the 27.5 in. Schwalbe Hans Dampf tires a trail-gripping profile
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
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- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
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| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | All-mountain |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | Rockshox Pike RC, 150mm, rebound and compression, 35mm stanction, 1.5" taper steerer, Boost Thru-axle |
| Fork Travel | 150 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | Rockshox Monarch RT3 DebonAir |
| Crankset | Raceface Aeffect SL, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | Raceface outboard bearing |
| Shifters | SRAM GX 11-speed X-Actuation trigger |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX X-Horizon, 11-speed |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1150, 11-speed, 10-42T |
| Number of Gears | 11 |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T hydraulic disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level T hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Diamondback Blanchard 28R, tubeless compatible, 32h |
| Front Hub | 32h Alloy,110x15mm BoostThru-axle, sealed cartridge bearing, with CNC disc mount |
| Rear Hub | 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 sealed cartridge bearing, with XD Cassette Body |
| Wheel Size | 27.5 inches |
| Tires | Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Performance, 27.5x2.35 |
| Tire Width | 2.35 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | DB35 alloy, 780mm wide, 15mm rise, 35mm bar bore |
| Stem | DB35 alloy, 40mm reach, 35mm bar bore |
| Seat Post | KS LEV Integera dropper, 31.6mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Pedals | DB4L CNC platform, sealed cartridge bearing with replaceable pins |
| Headset | FSA No-57E Taper 1.5 /1-1/8" standard cups, sealed cartridge |
| Chain | KMC X11EL, 11-speed |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Weight | 31 lbs. 6 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'4" - 5'7" | 5'7" - 5'10" | 5'10" - 6'3" | 6'3" - 6'6" |
| Reach | 406.3 | 428.5 | 450.7 | 473.3 |
| Stack | 584.4 | 593.6 | 602.7 | 611.8 |
| Effective Top Tube | 585 | 610 | 635 | 660 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 394 | 432 | 483 | 533 |
| Standover Height | 739 | 740 | 743 | 749 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 |
| Wheelbase | 1133 | 1160 | 1186 | 1213 |
| Chainstay | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Sizing Notes
Bike measurements are stated in millimeters.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.