Diamondback 2007 User Manual

TWO THOUSAND SEVEN

2007

Introducing the 2007 line of Diamondback / DBR bicycles.

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since we introduced our 2006 line of Diamondback / DBR bicycles. The time has been short, but we’ve made good use of it by improving upon existing models (that were already great to begin with) and by coming up with some incredible new ones too. Bikes for specific purposes and places, for people like you - with specific needs and desires.

We welcome you now to take a look at our 2007 line. You’ll see that each model is a statement of our commitment to our customers

– bicycle riders of all types and ages who are serious about riding, making the most of life and having fun. Whether you’re a rider who enjoys stopping to smell the flowers or you prefer jumping over them or riding past them so quickly they become nothing more than a streak of color in your peripheral vision, there’s a good chance we’ve got the right bike for you within the following pages.

Contents

ALL MOUNTAIN	02
DIRT JUMPING HARDTAIL	12
ALL MOUNTAIN HARDTAIL	14
MOUNTAIN RECREATION	18
DBR ROAD	22
WOMEN’S SPECIFIC DBR ROAD	28
WOMEN’S SPECIFIC FLAT BAR ROAD	30
FLAT BAR ROAD	30
COMMUTER	32
HYBRID	34
COMFORT	38
CRUISER	44
KIDS CRUISER	49
JUNIOR MOUNTAIN	52
YOUTH SIDEWALK	55
GEOMETRY	58
SPECIFICATIONS	60
WARRANTY	65

© 2006 Diamondback Bicycles

Diamondback is a registered trademark of Raleigh Cycle Limited

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All Mountain

It is with great pride that we introduce the all new Mission. The Mission is a bike that puts the ‘all’ in ‘all mountain’ and the ‘mountain’ back in ‘mountain bike’. It is an incredibly versatile, nimble, efficient and stable all-mountain bike with 6 silky-smooth inches of terraininitiated travel. The Mission is a true all mountain bike with no bias

for type of mountain riding or direction it goes. Its efficient Knuckle Box suspension design coupled to a Fox shock allows it to climb like a goat and descend with the same confidence and stability as its 6 inches of travel come to life. Its extremely low center of gravity make it very stable. Whether it’s creeping through the most technical section

on the trail, climbing or railing wide open through flowy single track

– the Mission is one bike that does it all. The Mission is a three bike series that are all built on the same lightweight, efficient, and torsionally rigid frame platform. They all suit your all-mountain riding needs; find the one that also suits your budget and let the good times roll.

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The Diamondback Mission

For the Diamondback Design Team, MISSION was more than a model name – they were literally on a “mission” to create a new dual-suspension design that would put Diamondback back at the forefront of mountain bike design – MISSION accomplished!

At the heart of the new MISSION is the Knuckle Box bell-crank. With its compact design and welded uni-body construction, the Knuckle Box ties the rear suspension together, cradles and guards the FOX air suspension unit while providing a smooth near-linear leverage ratio through the entire six inches of travel. It also gives the MISSION a lower center of gravity than most all-mountain designs. The Knuckle Box is truly the “heart” of the design.

If the Knuckle Box is the heart, then the MISSION’s front triangle is the backbone. The low-slung “hooded” top tube wraps and reinforces the head tube and provides more stand over clearance, and an uninterrupted seat tube that eliminates the need to cut seat posts the MISSION front triangle is strong, light and stiff.

The MISSION’s rear end features chain stays joined with a CNC’d yoke, a seat stay assembly reinforced with a unique inverse arch bridge, and press fit sealed bearings at all pivot locations. By joining these assemblies to the MISSION front triangle and Knuckle Box, the Diamondback Design Team has created a six-inch travel all-moun- tain bike with a low center of gravity, plenty of stand over clearance, and a ride quality that magazine test editors have described as “awesome, nimble” and “just plain fun”! We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

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Mission 3 ALL MOUNTAIN

	• Mission 6” All-Mountain Frame w/ Knuckle Box Rear Suspension,	• Hayes HFX-9 Carbon Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ V7” / V6” rotors	Sizes: SM (15.5”), MD (17”), LG (19”)
	Hooded Hydroformed Top Tube & Sealed Cartridge Bearing Pivots	• Truvativ Stylo SL GXP Crankset w/ 44/32/22t Rings & External	Color: Fog Grey Annodized (M)
	• Rockshox Pike 454 140mm Dual Air Fork w/ Motion Control Damping,	Bearing Bottom Bracket
	Lockout, Tunable Rebound / Compression & Maxle 20mm	• Sram X-9 9-spd Trigger Shifters
	QR Through axle	• Sram X-9 9-spd Rear Derailleur
	• Fox Float RP23 Rear Shock	• Easton Vice All Mountain Stem / Monkey Lite XC Carbon Bar

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Mission 2 ALL MOUNTAIN

	• Mission 6” All-Mountain Frame w/ Knuckle Box Rear Suspension ,	• Truvativ Fire-X GXP Crankset w/ 44/32/22t Rings & External	Sizes: SM (15.5”), MD (17”), LG (19”)
	Hooded Hydroformed Top Tube & Sealed Cartridge Bearing Pivots	Bearing Bottom Bracket	Color: Blackin’ Black (M)
	• Fox Float RL 140mm Air Fork w/ Lockout & Tunable	• Sram X-7 9-spd Trigger Shifters
	Rebound / Compression	• Sram X-9 9-spd Rear Derailleur
	• Fox Float R Rear Shock	• Easton Vice All Mountain Stem
	• Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ V7” / V6” rotors	• Easton EA50 Bar / Seat Post

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Mission 1 ALL MOUNTAIN

	• Mission 6” All-Mountain Frame w/ Knuckle Box Rear Suspension,	• Truvativ Blaze Crankset w/ 44/32/22t Rings & Powerspline Sealed	Sizes: SM (15.5”), MD (17”), LG (19”)
	Hooded Hydroformed Top Tube & Sealed Cartridge Bearing Pivots	Bottom Bracket	Color: Grey Sky (M)
	• Rockshox Tora Air 130mm Fork w/ Motion Control Damping	• Shimano LX 9-spd Rear Derailleur
	• Fox Float R Rear Shock	• Easton EA30 Stem / Bar
	• Hayes Sole Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ V7” / V6” rotors	• Sun Ditch Witch Double Wall Rims
	• Shimano Deore 9-spd Rapid Fire Shifters	• Kenda Nevegal 26x 2.35 Tires

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All Mountain continued

Our XSL and Coil all mountain bikes are without question some of the most versatile and functional mountain bikes available. They are bikes made for true adventures and adventurers – who need one bike they can ride the whole mountain with. Each XSL features a butted frame with tapered seat stays, sealed bearing pivots and 4.5

/ 5” travel options. The completely redesigned Coil EX offers 4.5” of travel, “Strongbox” top / down tubes and sealed bearing pivots. Both the XSL models and the more practical Coil EX are nicely equipped with smooth-operating reliable components from brands you can trust.

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XSL Trail ALL MOUNTAIN

	• XSL 7005 All-Mountain 5” Frame, Sealed Bearing Pivots, Extruded	• Truvativ Blaze Crankset w/ 44/32/22t Rings & Powerspline Sealed	Sizes: SM (16”), MD (18”), LG (20”)
	CNC Machined Seat Mast & Integrated Headset Head Tube	Bottom Bracket	Color: Metallic Black (M)
	• Marzocchi MX-PRO 120mm Fork	• Sram SX-5 9-spd Trigger Shifters
	• Fox Float Air Rear Shock	• Sram X-7 9-spd Rear Derailleur
	• Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes	• Easton EA30 Stem / Seat Post

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XSL ALL MOUNTAIN

	• XSL 7005 All-Mountain 5” Frame, Sealed Bearing Pivots, Extruded	• Shimano Deore Rear Derailleur	Sizes: SM (16”), MD (18”), LG (20”)
	CNC Machined Seat Mast & Integrated Headset Head Tube	• Weinmann XTB-26 Double Wall Rims	Color: Race Blue (M)
	• Rockshox Dart 1 120mm Fork	• WTB Pure V Comp Saddle
	• Hayes HMX-4 Mechanical Disc Brakes
	• Truvativ X Flow Crankset w/ Sealed Bottom Bracket

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Coil Ex ALL MOUNTAIN

	• Coil EX “Strongbox” Top / Down Tube All-Mountain Frame	• SR Crankset w/ Sealed Bearing Bottom Bracket	Sizes: SM (16˝), MD (18˝), LG (20˝)
	w/ 4.5˝ travel & Sealed Bearing Pivots	• Shimano EF-50 8-spd EZ-Fire Shifters / Shimano Derailleurs	Colors: Nickle (M)
	• SR XCT 75mm Suspension Fork	• Kenda “Big Casing” 26x2.1 Klaw Tires
	• Weinmann XTB-24 Double Wall Rims	• WTB Pure V Comp Saddle
	• Promax 320 Mechanical Disc Brakes

The redesigned Coil Ex frame is crafted with heat-treated 6061 aluminum and features our “Strongbox” design.

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Dirt Jumping Hardtail

A perfect blend of Mountain and BMX infl uence make the 2007 Assault ideal for any urban street mission or session at the trails. We’ve combined the disc brake, front suspension and big wheels of a mountain bike with the geometry, smooth-rolling tires, platform pedals and barspin-friendly cable routing of a BMX bike to provide

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you with the most capable and versatile street, park and trail bike imaginable. A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll and a whole lot of fun.

Assault DIRT JUMPING HARDTAIL

	• Assault 6061 T-6 Aluminum Dirt Jump Hard Tail Frame w/	• HAYES HMX-2 Mechanical Rear Disc Brake w/ V-6 rotor	Size: MD (14.5˝) Actual Top Tube 22˝
	“Strongbox” Top and Down Tubes, Adjustable Horizontal Disc	• Sun MTX S-Type Double Wall Rims	Color: Sand (M)
	Drop-out. Forged CNC Yoke	• Truvativ Hussefelt 34t Single Chainring w/Bash Guard / Howitzer BB
	• Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 RV 100mm Suspension Fork w/ 32mm	• KENDA 26x2.35 Small Block 8 Front tire / K-RAD 26x3.00 Rear
	O.D. Alloy Stanchions	• DB Jump Saddle with Abrasion resistant sides

The redesigned Assault frame is crafted with heat-treated 7005 aluminum and features our “Strongbox” design.

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All Mountain Hardtail

Our Response bikes combine the perfect blend of hardtail perfor-	bike is what you’re after, choose the Response or the disc brake-
mance with rugged utility to form a series of ideal hardtail all-purpose	equipped Response Sport or Comp.
trail bikes. Each Response is built on the same dependable frame
that features our “Strongbox” top and down tubes and heat-treated
6061 T-6 aluminum. If a solid and dependable hardtail all mountain

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Response Comp ALL MOUNTAIN HARDTAIL

	• Response Comp 6061 T-6 Aluminum All Mountain Hard Tail	• Sram SX.5 9-spd Trigger Shifters	Sizes: SM (16˝), MD (18˝), LG (20˝), XL (22˝)
	Frame w/ “Strongbox” Top / Down Tubes	• Sram SX-7 Rear Derailleur / X-7 Front Derailleur	Color: Pluto Gold (M)
	• Marzocchi MZ-Comp 120mm Suspension Fork w/ 30mm	• Sun Ditchwitch Double Wall Rims
	O.D. Stanchions	• Kenda “Big Casing” 26x2.1 Klaw Tires
	• Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes w/ Avid FR5 Levers	• WTB Pure V Comp Saddle

All Response Series frames are crafted with heat-treated 6061 aluminum and features our “Strongbox” design.

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Response Sport ALL MOUNTAIN HARDTAIL

	• Response Sport 6061 T-6 Aluminum All Mountain Hard Tail	• Truvativ X Flow Cranks / Sealed Bottom Bracket	Sizes: XS (14˝), SM (16˝), MD (18˝), LG (20˝), XL (22˝)
	Frame w/ “Strongbox” Top / Down Tubes	• Shimano EF-29 8-spd Rapid Fire Shifters / Alivio Rear Derailleur	Colors: Gang Green (M), Pluto Silver (M)
	• RST Gila Plus T7 120mm Suspension Fork w/ 30mm	• Weinmann XTB-26 Double Wall Rims
	O.D. Stanchions	• Kenda “Big Casing” 26x2.1 Klaw Tires
	• Hayes HMX-4 Mechanical Disc Brakes	• WTB Pure V Comp Saddle

All Response Series frames are crafted with heat-treated 6061 aluminum and features our “Strongbox” design.

Pluto Silver (M)

Gang Green (M)

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Response ALL MOUNTAIN HARDTAIL

	• Response 6061 T-6 Aluminum All Mountain Hard Tail Frame	• Weinmann XTB-26 Double Wall Rims	Sizes: XS (14˝), SM (16˝), MD (18˝), LG (20˝), XL (22˝)
	w/ “Strongbox” Top / Down Tubes	• Kenda “Big Casing” 26x2.1 Klaw Tires	Colors: Battleship Blue (M), Orange Peel (M)
	• RST Gila T6 100mm Suspension Fork	• WTB Pure V Comp Saddle
	• Truvativ X Flow Cranks / Sealed Bottom Bracket
	• Shimano EF-50 8-spd EZ-Fire Shifters / Acera Rear Derailleur

All Response Series frames are crafted with heat-treated 6061 aluminum and features our “Strongbox” design.

Orange Peel (M)

Battleship Blue (M)

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Mountain Recreation

You know what you’re after. You’re simple, practical and resourceful, and so are the things you buy. You like nice things but you want to be sure that your purchases meet your needs and are just what you want; no more and defi nitely no less. If you can identify with these things, then we recommend you identify one of our Mountain

Recreation models as your next mountain bike. Our Topanga, Sorrento, Peak and Outlook models have been setting the standard for entry-level mountain bikes for years. Whether you’re after the perfect campsite cruiser, a reliable bike for a fun fi tness ride in the hills or just a ride to class; we’ve got the right bike for you.

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Topanga MOUNTAIN RECREATION

• Topanga light weight 6061-T6 heat treated aluminum frame

•Rock Shox DART 1 Suspension fork

•SRAM SX-4 8spd Trigger Shifters

•SRAM SX-4 Rear Derailleur

•Tektro IO Disc Brakes

•WTB Speed V Saddle

Sizes: SM (16”), MD (18”), LG (20”)

Color: Blood Red (M)

Sorrento MOUNTAIN RECREATION

• Sorrento Butted 6061 Trail Frame w/ Oversize Down Tube

•Spinner Grind-1 70mm Suspension Fork

•Weinmann XTB-26 Double Wall Rims w/ Brushed Sidewalls

•Tektro Linear Brakes

•Shimano EF-50 EZ-Fire Shifters

Electric Blue (M)

Sizes: XS (14˝), SM (16˝), MD (18˝), LG (20˝), XL (22˝), WS (16˝), WM (19˝)

Colors: Polished (M), Electric Blue (M), Aqua (W)

Aqua (W)

Polished (M)

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