Ever been told you can't have it all? Nobody told that to the Diamondback Release 5C Carbon 27.5 bike. It levels the kind of drops and rock gardens that stymie bikes with even more suspension travel.
- Patent-pending design allows the Release to accelerate and climb with the kind of blazing efficiency you'd expect form a wispy, featherweight race rig
- Modern geometry—long in the front, short in the rear, low in the bottom bracket—lends stability at high speeds without sacrificing agility on tight turns
- Fox 36 Float fork with 150mm travel and Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2 rear shocks eat up bumps in the trail
- Level Link design equals 130mm of efficient yet supple rear suspension
- SRAM Eagle X01 12-speed drivetrain is durable and makes easy work of the steepest climbs with its ultra-wide gearing
- SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors provide quick stopping power
- Light and stiff carbon frame with Boost 148x12mm Maxle dropout
- KS LEV Integra dropper post and Race Face Aeffect R cockpit components round out the stellar package
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 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 | All-mountain |
| Frame | Monocoque carbon |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite Float, 150mm travel, Fit4, 3-position dampener, rebound adjust, 1.5 in. tapered steerer, 110x15mm thru-axle |
| Fork Travel | 150 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2, 3-position lever w/ open mode adjust, LV EVOL, 200x57mm |
| Crankset | Truvativ Descendant carbon, w/ 34T Eagle chainring |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Shifters | SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-speed X-Actuation trigger |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50T |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc, w/ 180mm front/180mm rear centerline rotors |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rims | RaceFace Arc30, tubeless compatible, 32h |
| Front Hub | Novatec XD641, 32h alloy,110x15mm Boost thru-axle, sealed cartridge bearing |
| Rear Hub | Novatec XD642, 32h alloy, Boost 148x12mm thru-axle, 4 sealed cartridge bearing, w/ CNC disc mount, XD cassette body |
| Wheel Size | 27.5 inches |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 x 2.5 in. EXO, WT, TLR, folding/Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5 x 2.4 in. EXO, WT, TLR, folding |
| Tire Width | 2.5/2.4 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R, 780mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm bar bore |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 35, 40mm reach, 35mm bar bore |
| Seat Post | KS LEV Integra internal dropper, w/ SouthPaw remote, 31.6mm, SM/MD=125mm, LG/XL=150mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Pedals | DB4L CNC Platform, sealed cartridge bearing w/ replaceable pins |
| Headset | FSA No. 57 sealed cartridge |
| Chain | SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Weight | 32 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |