If you're thinking of going big on the trail, you need a bike that can handle a variety of terrain, big hits, and still be manageable on a long climb, like the Diamondback Release mountain bike, a Performance Exclusive. A slack geometry, precise 1x11 SRAM drivetrain and X-Fusion suspension take trail hits in stride and deliver an incredible ride quality. The Release is meant to be ridden hard and fully enjoyed.

Diamondback's new Level Link four bar suspension isolates the drivetrain and suspension inputs, resulting in a very efficient pedaling platform. "Level Link feels like less travel on climbs and more on the way down", according to rider feedback. The lower link stays in line with the chain as the suspension is compressed. This allows efficient power transfer to the rear wheel without feeding back through the drivetrain. At the neutral sag point, the upper link is always optimally positioned to react to trail inputs, whether you're pedaling hard or not. Combined with the modern geometry of the Release's aluminum frame and a low center of gravity, level link delivers supreme speed thanks to suspension efficiency.

The Release features an X-Fusion Velvet RL fork with 150mm of travel, rebound and lockout adjustments, and a beefy tapered steerer. The X-Fusion O2 Pro R rear shock smooths out nasty trail feedback. A 1x11 SRAM NX-1 all-mountain drivetrain and Diamondback's very own Blanchard 28R wheelset keep the bike moving forward at a strong clip. Kenda Nevegal tires, a virtual gold standard in all-mountain riding due to their massive and deep trail imprint, deliver great traction in virtually any terrain.

• Slack and sick aluminum frame with 130mm of travel and Level Link suspension
• SRAM NX-1 1x11 drivetrain with a 30-tooth crank and 11/42 cassette
• 150mm Suntour Aion RC suspension fork and X-Fusion O2 Pro R rear shock with external rebound adjustment
• Diamondback Blanchard 28R wheelset with burly Kenda Nevegal 27.5"x2.35" tires
• WTB Volt Sport saddle and DB lock-on grips

Slack and sick aluminum frame with 130mm of travel and Level Link suspensionDiamondback