2022 Diamondback Release 5C Inventory

A top-shelf trail model with new-school technology.

The 2022 Diamondback Release 5C is the perfect all-rounder that you'll just wish you had sooner. It's long in the front, short in the rear, and low in the bottom bracket. Super modern geometry for tackling high speeds while staying agile.

The Release 5C is equipped with a FOX 36 Performance Elite Float fork and Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2 rear chock, an ultra-precise SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, and quick-stopping SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors.

Check out the table below for the full specs and details on components.

Also check out our bike guides to the Release 1, Release 2, and Release 3.

Key Details

  • Available In

    Carbon

  • Front Travel

    150mm

  • Rear Travel

    130mm

  • Wheel Size

    27.5"

  • 2022 Diamondback Release 5C in Orange Vibe Gloss

Specifications

2022 Diamondback Release 5C

FRAME Carbon Release 27.5, Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Euro Standard Threaded BB, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5 inch Tapered Headtube, Post Mount Disc Tabs
REAR SHOCK Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2, 3 Position Lever w/Open Mode Adjust, LV EVOL, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width
FORK Fox 36 Performance Elite Float, 27.5 inch, 150mm Travel, Fit4, 3 Position Dampener, Rebound Adjust, 1.5 inch Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle
HEADSET FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge
CRANKS SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle w/32T Direct Mount
BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM DUB Outboard Bearing
FRONT DERAILLEUR MRP XCG V2 Aluminum Bash Guard, 32T, ISCG-05
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
SHIFTER SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
COGSET SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12 Speed, 10-50T
CHAIN SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
FRONT HUB Novatec XD641, 28h Aluminum110x15mm Boost Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing
REAR HUB Novatec XD642, 28h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 4 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, w/CNC Disc Mount, XD Cassette Body
SPOKES 2.0/1.8/2.0 Butted Stainless Steel
RIMS e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus, w/TRS Plus Aluminum 27.5in, 30mm internal width, 28h
TIRES e*thirteen TRS Race SS 2.35 Tire Tubeless Ready Single Ply Apex Aramid Reinforced, Slow Rebound, Dual Compound
BRAKE LEVERS SRAM G2 RS
PEDALS DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/Replaceable Pins
HANDLEBAR Race Face Turbine R, 780mm Wide, 20mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
GRIPS Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On
STEM Race Face Æffect R 35, 40mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore
SEAT WTB Volt Chromoly SL
SEATPOST KS LEV Integra Internal Dropper, w/SouthPaw Remote, 31.6mm
EXTRAS Tool Kit, DB Shock Pump, Tubeless Valves, DB Mud Guard, Chainstay Protector, Carbon Paste
BRAKES SRAM G2 RS, 4 Piston, Hydraulic Disc, w/180mm Front / 180mm Rear Centerline Rotors

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Accommodating Sizes

This bike comes in five sizes, from extra-small to extra-large. Something for every height range.

Geometry

2022 Diamondback Release 5C

FRAME SIZE SM/15.5 5'4" - 5'7" MD/17 5'7" - 5'10" LG/19 5'10" - 6'2" XL/21 6'2" - 6'6"
Bike Stand Over Height 739.0 mm 740.0 mm 743.0 mm 749.0 mm
Bike Seat Tube Length 394.0 mm 432.0 mm 483.0 mm 533.0 mm
Bike Top Tube Length 585.0 mm 610.0 mm 635.0 mm 660.0 mm
Bike Head Tube Length 100.0 mm 110.0 mm 120.0 mm 130.0 mm
Bike Head Angle 66.0 ° 66.0 ° 66.0 ° 66.0 °
Bike Seat Angle 73.0 ° 73.0 ° 73.0 ° 73.0 °
Bike Wheel Base 1133.0 mm 1160.0 mm 1186.0 mm 1213.0 mm
Bike Chain Stay Length 425.0 mm 425.0 mm 425.0 mm 425.0 mm
Bike Fork Offset 44.0 mm 44.0 mm 44.0 mm 44.0 mm
Bike Bb Drop 14.0 mm 14.0 mm 14.0 mm 14.0 mm
Bike Stem Length 40.0 mm 40.0 mm 40.0 mm 40.0 mm
Bike Handlebar Width 780.0 mm 780.0 mm 780.0 mm 780.0 mm
Bike Crank Length 170.0 mm 175.0 mm 175.0 mm 175.0 mm
Bike Seat Post Length 435.0 mm 485.0 mm 485.0 mm 350.0 mm
Bike Stack 584.0 mm 597.0 mm 603.0 mm 612.0 mm
Bike Reach 406.0 mm 429.0 mm 451.0 mm 473.0 mm
Bike Fork Travel 150.0 mm 150.0 mm 150.0 mm 150.0 mm
Bike Geometry Chart
2022 Diamondback Release 5C Inventory

Frequently Asked Questions

2022 Diamondback Release 5C