Inspection
Frame condition
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Diamondback
2017 Diamondback Release 2
Previous used estimate
$627 - $645
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2017 Diamondback Release 2
12-month projected trend
10%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2017 Diamondback Release 2
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Overview
About this bike
Building a dream trail bike takes more than just a new suspension platform. The goal of the Release series was to showcase Diamondback's Level Link design in the best-pedaling trail bikes they've ever made. The Release 2 gets this done with geometry that reflects the current state of mountain biking: stable at speed, quick in corners, and excellent on climbs. The Level Link configuration separates pedaling and trail inputs and makes 130mm of travel feel like much more. The 6061 aluminum frame features hydroformed tubes, a tapered headtube, and a stiff 148x12mm thru-axle rear end. With a 150mm RockShox Pike fork and wide handlebars, the front end is dialed: you can dive into tough sections with confidence. Diamondback's Blanchard tubeless wheels have a 28mm internal width, giving the 27.5” Schwalbe Hans Dampfs a trail-gripping profile. Braking duties are handled by SRAM Level T hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear. The drivetrain is a mix of RaceFace and SRAM 1x11 components, letting you enjoy your ride without chain drops or noise. This bike is designed to be ridden hard all day long. Just raise the KS dropper post and climb up for another lap: the Release 2 is more than ready.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Pike RC, 150mm Travel, w/ Rebound and Compression Damping, 35mm Stanchion, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer, w/ 110x15mm Boost Thru-axle
- Component Hubs
- Front: 32h Alloy,110x15mm BoostThru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/ CNC Disc Mount Rear: 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/ XD Cassette Body
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- DB35 Alloy, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
- Product Family
- Release
- Component Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm thru-axle Rear: 12 x 148mm thru-axle
- Component Chain
- KMC X11EL, 11 Speed
- Component Color
- Gray
- Component Frame
- Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc, w/ 180mm Front / 180mm Rear Centerline Rotors
- Component Pedals
- DB4L CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/ Replaceable Pins
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Component Headset
- FSA No-57E Taper 1.5 /1-1/8" Standard Cups, Sealed Cartridge
- Component Cassette
- SRAM XG1150, 11 Speed, 10-42T
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Æffect SL, 30T Direct Mount "Narrow Wide" Single Ring, Boost Compatible
- Component Shifters
- SRAM GX 11 Speed X-Actuation Trigger
- Component Handlebar
- DB35 Alloy, 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
- Component Seat Post
- KS LEV Integra Dropper, 31.6mm
- Component Chainrings
- 30T
- Component Front Tire
- Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Performance, 27.5x2.35"
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch RT3 DebonAir, 200x57mm
- Component Tape Grips
- DB4L "Lock on" 135mm Kraton
- Component Brake Levers
- SRAM Level Hydraulic Levers w/ Tooled Reach Adjust
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Outboard Bearing
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX X-Horizon, 11 Speed
- Component Accessories Extras
- Owner’s Manual, Assembly Guide, DB Shock Pump, Tubless Valves, DB Torque Wrench w/ 3mm/ 4mm/ 5mm/ T25 Hex Bits, Diamondback Mud Guard, Extra Derailleur Hanger
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch RT3 DebonAir, 200x57mm
- Hubs
- Front: 32h Alloy,110x15mm BoostThru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/ CNC Disc Mount Rear: 32h Alloy, Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/ XD Cassette Body
- Crankset
- Race Face Æffect SL, 30T Direct Mount "Narrow Wide" Single Ring, Boost Compatible
- Pedals
- DB4L CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/ Replaceable Pins
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Outboard Bearing
- Chain
- KMC X11EL, 11 Speed
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Handlebar
- DB35 Alloy, 780mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
- Headset
- FSA No-57E Taper 1.5 /1-1/8" Standard Cups, Sealed Cartridge
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX X-Horizon, 11 Speed
- Stem
- DB35 Alloy, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
- Accessories & Extras
- Owner’s Manual, Assembly Guide, DB Shock Pump, Tubless Valves, DB Torque Wrench w/ 3mm/ 4mm/ 5mm/ T25 Hex Bits, Diamondback Mud Guard, Extra Derailleur Hanger
- Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm thru-axle Rear: 12 x 148mm thru-axle
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Level Hydraulic Levers w/ Tooled Reach Adjust
- Brakes
- SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc, w/ 180mm Front / 180mm Rear Centerline Rotors
- Cassette
- SRAM XG1150, 11 Speed, 10-42T
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Fork
- RockShox Pike RC, 150mm Travel, w/ Rebound and Compression Damping, 35mm Stanchion, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer, w/ 110x15mm Boost Thru-axle
- Frame
- Release 27.5, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube
- Seat Post
- KS LEV Integra Dropper, 31.6mm
- Shifters
- SRAM GX 11 Speed X-Actuation Trigger
- Tape/Grips
- DB4L "Lock on" 135mm Kraton
- Color
- Gray
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Performance, 27.5x2.35"
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.