Diamondback Release 1 - 27.5" Mountain Bike (2021)

The DiamondBack Release 1 27.5" Mountain Bike (2021) is proof positive that getting a great bike doesn’t always require that you fork over a great big pile of cash. Built from a light yet tough aluminum frame, this all-mountain ripper features our much-lauded Level Link suspension design, which isolates chain forces from trail inputs. Or to employ less tech-geek speak, the suspension doesn’t bob when you stomp on the pedals, yet becomes extremely plush the moment your wheels start smacking roots and rocks. Our entry-level Release 1 is actually anything but “entry.” We’ve equipped it with an SR Suntour Aion suspension fork and a SR Suntour EDGE R rear shock, our Blanchard tubeless-ready wheelset, and Sram SX Eagle drivetrain components. TRP Slate X2 hydraulic disc brakes help bring you to a stop, though stopping is probably going to be the last thing you want to do when you bring this bike up to speed.

• BIKE FRAME: Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube
• BIKE REAR SHOCK: SR Suntour EDGE R, 200x57mm, Rebound Adjust, 22.2mm Eyelet Width
• BIKE FORK: SR Suntour Aion, 27.5", 150mm Travel, Air Spring w/Rebound Adjust, 35mm Stanction, 1.5" Aluminum Taper Steerer, w/Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle
• BIKE HEADSET: FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge
• BIKE CRANKS: SRAM SX Direct Mount 1x, w/32T Chromolyly Chain Ring
• BIKE BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM Powerspline
• BIKE REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed
• BIKE SHIFTER: SRAM SX trigger, 12 Speed
• BIKE COGSET: SRAM PG1210 Cassette, 12 Speed, 11-50T
• BIKE CHAIN: SRAM SX, 12 Speed
• BIKE FRONT HUB: 32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing
• BIKE REAR HUB: 32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette
• BIKE SPOKES: 14g Stainless Steel
• BIKE RIMS: Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h
• BIKE TIRES: WTB Vigilante Comp, 27.5x2.3"
• BIKE BRAKE LEVERS: TRP Slate X2
• BIKE PEDALS: DB4L Aluminum Platform w/Replaceable Pins
• BIKE HANDLEBAR: DB35 Aluminum 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
• BIKE GRIPS: Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On
• BIKE STEM: DB35 Aluminum 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
• BIKE SEAT: WTB Volt Comp
• BIKE SEATPOST: TranzX YSP18JL, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote
• BIKE EXTRAS: Tool Kit, DB Shock Pump, DB Mud Guard, Chainstay Protector
• BIKE BRAKES: TRP Slate X2, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Rotors