ES 2022 Diamondback Release 29 3
100 percent rip all the time.
The Release 29 3 is an all-terrain allrounder made for eager climbing and jaw-dropping descents. It has the same playful attitude as other Diamondbacks, with a 130mm travel Level Link suspension and 29" wheels. You get crisp shifts with the Shimano XT drivetrain and Shimano XT cranks.
Check out the table below for the full specs and details on components.
Also check out our bike guides to the Release 29" 1, Release 29" 2, and the 27.5" Release 5c.
Key Details
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Available In
Aluminum
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Front Travel
140mm
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Rear Travel
130mm
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Wheel Size
29"
Specifications
2022 Diamondback Release 29 3
| FRAME | Release 29, 130mm Travel, Level Link Suspension Platform, Hydroformed Tubing, ISCG-05 Tabs, Boost 148x12mm Maxle Drop Out, 1.5" Tapered Headtube |
| REAR SHOCK | Fox Performance Float DPX2, 3 Position Lever, LV EVOL, 200x57mm, 22.2mm Eyelet Width |
| FORK | Fox 34 Performance Float, 29", 140mm Travel, Grip 3 Position Dampener, Rebound Adjust, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Thru-axle |
| HEADSET | FSA No. 57 Sealed Cartridge |
| CRANKS | Shimano XT M8100, 32T |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano BB-52 |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus, 12 Speed SGS |
| SHIFTER | Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed |
| COGSET | Shimano XT M8100 Cassette, 12 Speed, 10-51T |
| CHAIN | Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed |
| FRONT HUB | 32h Aluminum Boost 110x15mm Thru-axle, Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| REAR HUB | 32h Aluminum Boost 148x12mm Thru-axle, 5 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Cassette |
| SPOKES | 2.0/1.8/2.0 Double Butted Stainless Steel |
| RIMS | Diamondback Blanchard 28R, Tubeless Comaptible, 32h |
| TIRES | Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding / Maxxis Minion DHR 29x2.3" EXO, TLR, Folding |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Shimano XT M8100 |
| PEDALS | DB CNC Platform, Sealed Cartidge Bearing w/ Replaceable Pins |
| HANDLEBAR | DB35 Aluminum 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore |
| GRIPS | Ergon GE10 Evo Lock-On |
| STEM | DB35 Aluminum 35mm Reach, 35mm Bar Bore |
| SEAT | WTB Koda Race |
| SEATPOST | KS LEV Integra, Internal Dropper, 31.6mm w/Southpaw Remote |
| EXTRAS | Tool Kit, DB Shock Pump, DB Mud Guard, Spare RD Hanger, Carbon Paste |
| BRAKES | Shimano XT M8100, w/180mm Front /180mm Rear, RT800 Rotors |
Details
Accommodating Sizes
Geometry
2022 Diamondback Release 29 3
| 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" |
| Rider Height | - | - | - | - |
| Bike Stand Over Height | 775.0 mm | 784.0 mm | 791.0 mm | 804.0 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 | 100.0 mm | 110.0 mm | 120.0 mm |
| Bike Head Angle | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° |
| Bike Seat Angle | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° |
| Bike Wheel Base | 1134.0 mm | 1159.0 mm | 1185.0 mm | 1211.0 mm |
| Bike Chain Stay Length | 446.0 mm | 446.0 mm | 446.0 mm | 446.0 mm |
| Bike Bb Height | 348.0 mm | 348.0 mm | 348.0 mm | 348.0 mm |
| Bike Bb Drop | 25.0 mm | 25.0 mm | 25.0 mm | 25.0 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 | 435.0 mm | 485.0 mm | 485.0 mm |
| Bike Stack | 599.0 mm | 599.0 mm | 608.0 mm | 617.0 mm |
| Bike Reach | 402.0 mm | 427.0 mm | 449.0 mm | 472.0 mm |
| Bike Fork Travel | 140.0 mm | 140.0 mm | 140.0 mm | 140.0 mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
2022 Diamondback Release 29 3