Diamondback Bicycles Mission 1 Complete All Mountain Full Suspension 27.5" Bike

DIAMONDBACK MISSION 1 27.5 2015

Five minutes on the Diamondback Mission 1 27.5 and you'll be hooked. Packing 160mm of point-and-shoot full suspension travel, this 27.5” wheeled all-mountain bike wants to tear into rough, steep terrain, looking for hits and drops that would surely have the amateurs searching for a B-line. Crushing it downhill is one thing, but the aspiring enduro racer needs to be able to climb efficiently too. Not a problem for the Mission 1! The Fox CTD equipped Knucklebox Migration suspension design reduces pedal induced motion without compromising small bump compliance, delivering you to the top efficiently and comfortably so you have more energy for another rip back down. The Mission takes advantage of the growing popularity of the 27.5" wheel size with this latest version, offering a ride that splits the difference of 29" and 26" wheels, giving you the best of both worlds. With 27.5", you retain the snappy handling of 26" wheels combined with the added obstacle clearance and acceleration typical of the 29er platform. Get on board, this ride is taking off and you don't want to be left behind!

For 2015, Diamondback is shaking up the suspension game with their newly improved Knucklebox platform. We are now in the era of KnuckleBox Migration. This means that Diamondback has refined the KnuckleBox platform to leverage even more performance from their already proven design. By migrating all the suspension components forward in the frame, travel is increased to 160mm and plenty of room is made for nimble, fast rolling 27.5” wheels. A newly designed, inverted KnuckleBox linkage and DB's proprietary single sided hardware round out this impressive new signature all-mountain, full suspension ride.

The KnuckleBox, or bell crank, is the core of Diamondback's single-pivot, four-bar suspension platform. Optimally placed pivots equate to a low leverage ratio, and ultimately to superior pedaling efficiency and small-bump compliance. This also allows the shock to work more efficiently and reduces pedal induced motion. It further reduces overall load on the system promoting improved shock and bearing life. Placing the KnuckleBox low within the frame lowers the bike’s center of gravity allowing it to track and corner better.

Wheel rate is the effective spring rate measured at the wheel, and it is a crucial aspect when considering suspension systems. A benefit of the KnuckleBox four-bar linkage is increased control over the wheel rate. Diamondback works closely with Fox, first obtaining the spring rate curves of their shocks so they can then optimize their wheel rates to be linear, to slightly progressive. The resulting ride yields superb small bump compliance, more perceived travel, and excellent bottom-out protection.

For the Mission 1 build, Diamondback chose to incorporate an array of sensible components that compliment and further enhance the impeccable design of the Mission 1 27.5. Suspension duties are handled beautifully by a plush pair from Fox Racing Shox. A Fox 32 Float CTD Air fork with 150mm travel soaks up everything from small bumps to daring drops and rock gardens. CTD technology allows you to fine tune your fork's performance to match your terrain, giving you everything from plush rebound on aggressive sections to stability and minimal bob when climbing. The rear Fox Float CTD Air keeps things tame in the rear, offering the same convenient CTD adjustment and plenty of travel to absorb anything that comes your way.

The Mission 1's drivetrain is a practical blend of tested workhorse components, resulting in a pedaling platform that shreds as hard as you plan to push it. A 10 speed Shimano SLX rear derailleur, Deore shifter, and HG50 11-36t speed cassette form the sturdy core of the Mission 1's drivetrain. This simple, but efficient drivetrain cuts the fluff where necessary leaving only a reliable, hard-wearing drivetrain intact, so you can get to work exploring and spend less time all glassy eyed staring at your bike in the garage. A perfect blend of performance and practicality, the Mission 1's drivetrain is the steady heartbeat of the bike. A Race Face Ride crankset delivers all the power you need to climb efficiently and hammer through speedy sections of the trail. Paired with a 30t narrow-wide chainring, this responsive pedaling platform offers excellent chain retention and a wide range of gearing that will take you up and over all sorts of terrain. Shimano M447 hydraulic disc brakes offer all of the stopping power needed to handle daring terrain and modulate speed through tricky descents. The Mission 1 rolls confidently on a bombproof set of alloy disc wheels paired with a set of the ever popular Kenda Nevegal 27.5 x 2.35" tires. Diamondback rounds out the cockpit of the Mission 1 with a full complement of DB branded components, ensuring that when you take a seat at mission control, everything is dialed!

DIAMONDBACK MISSION 1 27.5 2015 FEATURES:

DB Mission All Mountain 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Full Suspension Frame w/ 27.5" Wheels & Proprietary Knuckle Box Technology

Fox Shox front and rear suspension for a superior feel and ride

Shimano M447 hydraulic brakes for steadfast braking ability

1 x 10spd Shimano drivetrain

RaceFace Ride 1x crankset with 30t Narrow Wide chainring

15mm front axle, 142x12mm rear axle

INDEPENDENT REVIEW:

For the rider looking for a bike that's designed with downhill performance as the top priority, the Mission is a solid contender. This is basically a modern freeride bike, although that term seems to have become less popular in recent years. Maybe "aggressive all-mountain" would be the more contemporary phrasing, but in any case, the Mission is most at home on steep, technical trails, and wouldn't be out of place taking laps in a bike park. At the same time, it's light enough that it can be pedaled to the top without the need for shuttle assistance, opening up even more possibilities for riders searching out the most difficult, remote trails they can find. - Mike Kazimer, Pink Bike

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME Mission All Mountain 27.5, 160mm 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Aluminum w/ hydroformed top tube, Butted / formed down tube / Seatstays, under arch seatstay bridge, Tapered head tube, Knuckle Box Technology, ISCG, 142x12mm E-Thru axle dropout

FORK Fox 32 Float CTD air, 150mm travel, open cartridge, w/ ext. rebound, butted Alloy 1.5 Tapered steerer, 32mm Easton aluminum stanchions, magnesium lowers, w/QR15 Thru Axle

HEADSET FSA No57 Taper 1.5 / 1 1/8" standard cups, Sealed Cartridge

REAR SHOCK Fox Float, CTD, "LV" eyelet, 8.5x2.5" Air, DB Mission Spec, w/rebound adj, w/Climb, Trail, Descend, lever

WHEELSET Hubs: (F) Alloy Disc 32h, 15mm Thru Axle, Alloy Sealed Cartridge Bearing Disc, (R) Alloy Disc 32h, 142x12 Thru Axle, Cassette w/ CNC Disc mount, w/ Shimano E-Thru QR Axle

Rims: DB AM280 Doublewall Disc, 32h

Spokes: 14g Stainless Steel

TIRES Kenda Nevegal 27.5x2.35, w/ Stick-E compound, Folding Bead

BRAKES Shimano M447 Hydraulic Disc Rotors - 180mm Front/180mm Rear

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano M445 w/ reach adj.

SHIFTERS Shimano Deore M610 10sp trigger (rear only)

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano SLX Shadow Plus M675

CRANKSET Raceface Ride, 30T NarrowWide Single Ring

BOTTOM BRACKET Raceface Outboard Bearing

CASSETTE Shimano HG50 10sp Cassette (11-36t)

CHAIN KMC X10

PEDALS DB Sound Alloy w/ molded traction pins

HANDLEBAR DB Laser Bar 740mm width, 30mm rise, 31.8mm

STEM DB Fifty, 50mm 31.8mm

GRIPS DB4L "Lock on" 135mm Kraton

SADDLE DB Race M-series saddle

SEATPOST DB Laser Post 30.9mm