Release 2 Mountain Bike (2020)

Description

Description

Climb any mountain, shred any descent — this bike turns heads.

The Release turned heads and earned rave reviews from the cycling press when it debuted. Diamondback is proud of that fact, but (at the risk of sounding conceited) they’re not entirely surprised. Diamondback’s patent-pending Level Link system is the best-pedaling suspension design they’ve ever cooked up. What’s more, the bike’s progressive geometry helps make the Release fast and flickable, yet supremely confident at high speeds. It’s a winning combination. Diamondback equipped the Release 2 with a host of reliable components, including Shimano SLX 12-speed and a 150mm Fox Rhythm 34 fork — a fork that plows through big hits without diving or flexing. Tackle tough climbs and fast, steep, technical descents aboard the Release 2.

• Level Link design equals 130mm of efficient-yet-supple rear suspension
• Fox Float DPS EVOL LV shock
• Fox Rhythm 34 fork with 150mm travel and grip damper, 15mm thru-axle
• Shimano SLX 1×12 drivetrain components (10-51) with Shimano SLX cranks provide plenty of gear range
• Diamondback Blanchard 28R wheels make it easy to go tubeless

Specifications

• Frame: Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5″ Tapered Headtube
• Rear Shock: Fox Float DPS EVOL LV, Performance, 3 Position Lever, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width
• Fork: Fox Rhythm 34 27.5″, 150mm Travel, Grip Dampener w/Sweep Adjust, 1.5″ Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle
• Headset: FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge
• Cranks: Shimano SLX M7100, 32T
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-52
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus, 12 Speed, SGS
• Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed
• Cogset (Cassette/Freewheel)
• Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12 Speed, 10-51T
• Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed
• Front Hub: Shimano SLX M7110, 32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Center Lock
• Rear Hub: Shimano SLX M7110, 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, Center Lock, Microspline
• Spokes: 14g Stainless Steel
• Rims: Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h
• Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5×2.3″ EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5×2.3″ EXO, TLR, Folding
• Brakes: Shimano SLX M7100, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear, RT70 Rotors
• Pedals: DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartridge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins
• Handlebar: DB35 Alloy, 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
• Grips: Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On
• Stem: DB35 Alloy, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
• Seat: WTB Volt Comp
• Seatpost: TranzX YSP32FL, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote, SM = 100mm, MD = 100mm, LG = 150mm, XL = 170mm
• Extras: Tool Kit, DB Shock Pump, DB Mud Guard, Spare RD Hanger,

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