In addition to the rapid expansion of the Haanjo gravel bike collection, Diamondback have added two new mountain bikes to their off-road line-up for 2021. A new aluminium full suspension trail bike; the Diamondback Release 29 1, and a new carbon hardtail; the Diamondback Sync’r 29. Here’s a quick intro.
Diamondback Release 29 1
The Diamondback Release 29 was, well, released for the first time in 2019. There are no geometry or travel changes for this model year. What this aluminium frame does get is a few key spec updates and a fresh lick of paint.
Diamondback have partnered with SR Suntour for suspension on this year’s Release. The Aion fork delivers 140mm of travel at the front. The Edge R shock supports 130mm rear wheel travel serviced by Diamondback’s Level Link suspension platform. The headtube sits at a conservative 67.7°. The seat tube is slack by current standards at 73°.
Complete Spec List
Frame – Diamondback Release 29, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5″ Tapered Headtube
Rear Shock – Suntour Edge R, 200x57mm, Rebound Adjust, 22.2mm Eyelet Width
Fork – SR Suntour Aion 29″, 140mm Travel, Air Spring w/Rebound Adjust, 35mm Stanction, 1.5″ Alloy Taper Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle
Headset – FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge
Cranks – SRAM SX w/Steel 32T Direct Mount
Bottom Bracket – SRAM Powerspline, 118/73
Rear Derailleur – SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed
Shifter – SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed
Cogset – SRAM PG1210, 12 Speed, 11-50T
Chain – SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed
Front Hub – 32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Rear Hub – 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette
Spokes – 14g Stainless Steel
Rims – Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless ready, 32h
Tires – WTB Vigilante 27.5×2.3″, Wire Bead
Brakes – TRP Slate X2, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Rotors
Pedals – DB Alloy Platform w/Replaceable Pins
Handlebar – DB35 Alloy, 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
Grips – DB Lock-On Grip
Stem – DB35 Alloy, 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
Seat – WTB Koda Comp
Seat post – TranzX YSP18JL, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/1x Remote, SM = 100mm, MD = 130mm, LG/XL = 150mm
Extras – Tool Kit, DB Shock Pump, DB Mud Guard, Spare RD Hanger
Diamondback Sync’r Carbon 29
Diamondback’s most progressive hardtail mountain bike now comes as a 29er. In fact, its geometry is arguably more aggressive than that of the full suspension Release. For 2021, it also gets an all-new monocoque carbon frame a tapered headtube and boost rear spacing for increased stiffness.
The 2021 Diamondback Sync’r Carbon 29 gets a 140mm travel fork in the form of a Fox 34 Performance Float. That sits at a head angle of 66°, paired with a seat tube angle of 74°. Again, this Diamondback hardtail doesn’t offer a super roomy cockpit with reach figures spanning 415mm-472mm over the S-XL size range. Chainstays sit at 435mm, consistent across the sizes.
Complete Spec List
Frame – New Diamondback Sync’r Monocoque Carbon, Asymmetrical Chainstays, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Headtube, Euro Standard Threaded BB, ISCG-05 Tabs, Internal Dropper Post Ready, 148x12mm Boost Hub Spacing, 29×2.4″, Post Mount Disc, w/ Replaceable Hanger
Fork – Fox 34 Performance Float, 140mm of Travel, Grip 3 POS, 15mm Thru Axle
Headset – FSA No-57E Taper 1.5 /1-1/8″ Standard Cups, Sealed Cartridge
Cranks – SRAM NX, 32T Eagle Chainring
Bottom Bracket – Truvativ Powerspline
Rear Derailleur – SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
Shifter – SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed X-Actuation Trigger
Cogset (Cassette/Freewheel) – SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12 Speed, 10-50T
Chain – SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
Front Hub – 32h Alloy, Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, w/ CNC Disc Mount
Rear Hub – 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, for SRAM XD Cassette, w/ CNC Disc Mount
Spokes – 14g Stainless Steel
Rims – Diamondback Blanchard 32R, Tubeless compatible, 32h
Tires – Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5″ EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR 29×2.4″ EXO, TLR, Folding
Brakes – Shimano MT501 Hydraulic Disc, w/ 180mm Front and 160mm Rear Rotors
Brake Levers – Shimano MT501 Hydraulic
Pedals – DB4L Alloy Platform, Sealed Cartridge Bearings w/ Replaceable Pins
Handlebar- Race Face Æffect 35, 20mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 35mm Bar Bore
Grips – New DB “Flanged” Lock-on, 135mm Silcone
Stem- Diamondback “Tec”, 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
Seat – DB Sync’r Saddle
Seatpost – X-Fusion Manic Dropper Post, 125mm (S,M) / 150mm (L,XL) of travel
Extras – Tool Kit
Weight- 29.1 Lbs
Pricing & Availability
The 2021 Diamondback Release 29 1 will set you back $2,500. The Diamondback Sync’r 29er hardtail is a little pricier thanks to its all-new carbon frame. It will cost you $3,500. Both bikes are labelled “Out Of Stock” on the US website for now. Keep an eye on the Diamondback website for updates on availability.
