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When you pedal for hours to get to jaw-dropping descents, your bike should 100% rip like the Diamondback Release 29 3 bike. Its 130 mm travel Level Link suspension platform keeps it playful and ready.
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Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Mountain Bike Style | All-mountain |
Frame | Hydroformed aluminum |
Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
Fork | Fox 34 Performance Float, 29 in., 140 mm travel, Grip 3 position dampener, rebound adjust, 1.5 in. tapered steerer, 110 x 15 mm thru axle |
Fork Travel | 140 millimeters |
Rear Shock | Fox Performance Float DPX2, 3-position Lever, LV EVOL, 200 x 57 mm, 22.2 mm eyelet width |
Crankset | Shimano XT M8100 with 32T |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-52 |
Shifters | Shimano XT M8100 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus 12-speed SGS |
Rear Cogs | Shimano XT M8100 Cassette, 12-speed, 10-51T |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano XT M8100 with 180 mm front and rear RT800 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano XT M8100 |
Rims | Diamondback Blanchard 28R, tubeless ready, 32 h |
Front Hub | 32h Aluminum Boost 110 x 15 mm thru axle, sealed cartridge bearing |
Rear Hub | 32h Aluminum Boost 148 x 12 mm thru axle, 5 sealed cartridge bearing, cassette |
Wheel Size | 29 inches |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.3 in. EXO, TLR, Folding and Maxxis Minion DHR 29 x 2.3 in. EXO, TLR, Folding |
Tire Width | 2.3 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | DB35 Aluminum 760 mm wide, 15 mm rise, 35 mm bar bore |
Stem | DB35 Aluminum 35 mm reach, 35 mm bar bore |
Seat Post | KS LEV Integra, Internal Dropper, 31.6 mm with Southpaw Remote, XS = 100 mm, S = 125 mm, M = 150 mm, L/XL = 175 mm |
Saddle | WTB Koda Race |
Pedals | DB CNC platform, sealed cartridge bearing with replaceable pins |
Headset | FSA No. 57 sealed cartridge |
Chain | Shimano XT M8100 12-speed |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Weight | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 5'4"-5'7" | 5'7"-5'10" | 5'10"-6'2" | 6'2"-6'6" |
Reach | 402 | 427 | 449 | 472 |
Stack | 599 | 599 | 608 | 617 |
Effective Top Tube | 585 | 610 | 635 | 660 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 394 | 432 | 483 | 533 |
Standover Height | 775 | 784 | 791 | 804 |
Head Tube Length | 100 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.7 | 67.7 | 67.7 | 67.7 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 348 | 348 | 348 | 348 |
Wheelbase | 1134 | 1159 | 1185 | 1211 |
Chainstay | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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I'm so glad I got this bike, it's been a dream to ride. It's my first full suspension and I feel it was a great choice. It handles bumps, roots, rocks, and small jumps with ease. It's been a huge upgrade for downhill and it's a good climber. I think this would be an excellent choice for anyone trying to get into mountain biking.
I purchased this bike on sale and it is a great build for the price. I'm satisfied with the construction and ride quality. The bike techs at the Framingham store were great and went over the specifics of the bike when I picked it up.