Diamondback Release 3 27.5 Bike - 2017
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A dream machine on the trail, the flagship full-suspension Diamondback Release 3 27.5 bike blazes through climbs, rolling singletrack and rough terrain with the feel of a much bigger bike.
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- Low-slung, semi-slack hydroformed aluminum frame with redesigned shorter rear and longer top tube creates a nimble ride that stays stable at speed
- Level Link rear suspension with 130mm of travel and RockShox Pike fork with 150mm of travel let you glide over bumpy sections of trail
- Topnotch components include SRAM X1 drivetrain, KS LEV Integra dropper post with Southpaw remote, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors and wide Blanchard rims
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 with 15mm thru-axle, 150mm travel |
| Fork Travel | 150 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face outboard bearing |
| Shifters | SRAM X1 11-speed X-Actuation Trigger |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1 X-Horizon, 11-speed |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1150, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Number of Gears | 11 |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS hydraulic |
| Rims | Diamondback Blanchard 28R, tubeless-compatible, 32h |
| Front Hub | 32h alloy,110x15mm Boost thru-axle, sealed cartridge bearing with CNC disc mount |
| Rear Hub | 32h alloy, Boost 148x12mm thru-axle, sealed cartridge bearing with XD cassette body |
| Wheel Size | 27.5 inches |
| Tires | Schwalbe Hans Dampf, SnakeSkin, TL-Easy, folding, 27.5 x 2.35 |
| 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 Integra dropper with SouthPaw Remote, 31.6mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Pro |
| Pedals | DB4L CNC platform, sealed cartridge bearing with replaceable pins |
| Headset | FSA No-57E taper 1.5 /1-1/8 in. standard cups, sealed cartridge |
| Chain | KMC X11EL, 11-speed |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| 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 | 5'3" - 5'6" | 5'6" - 5'9" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'4" |
| 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.