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Diamondback Sortie 1 29 29er Full Suspension
Product DescriptionWeapons grade aluminum Sortie 29 4.5" trail frame w/ knuckle box suspension platform, taper head tube, 135X10mm vertical drop outs, Fox 32 Float 29 RL 120mm 9mm QR fork, Fox Float RP23 XV rear shock, Shimano FCM-522 3PC Octalink crankset, Deore FRT and Deore rear derailleurs 10Spd, WTB speed disc 29 double wall rims, and Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes.
User Reviews 
Submitted by
PhxChem
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: December 17, 2012 Strengths: Solid bike. Able to set-up stock suspension for a 270# rider. Stock wheels seem to be strong enough for heavy riders also. Rear wheel stays stuck to the ground during rocky ascents, giving great traction. No noticeable chain feedback from the suspension. Stock 180mm front rotors (the minimum for heavier riders). Weaknesses: Trying to find a bottom bracket for the 2012 model after breaking one. My left foot foot ever-so-sightly rubs against the rear "seat stay" (it' probably by bodies fault for that. A little tape made sure I wasn't rubbing off the paint.). Trying to adjust the front derailer stop crews while it was on the bike (interference with the "seat stay"). You'll need the stubbiest of stubby screw drivers to get in there. I have hit my chain ring (converted to bashgaurd) quite a bit on bouldery sections. Seems to happen (obviously) more often when I'm moving lower in my rear travel. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Black Canyon Trail Duration Product Used: 4 months Price Paid: $1800.00 Purchased At: Performance Bike 
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Graybiker Date Reviewed: July 21, 2012 Strengths: Good standover for a 29er. Fox fork and shock Sturdy frame with lots of nice design features Weaknesses: Heavy frame - almost 7.5 pounds for a medium Low bottom bracket - prepare to smack lots of rocks with your cranks Heavy wheelset Bottom Line:
Submitted by
marc
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 31, 2012 Strengths: Climbs well Descends prowlessly Take abuse well Weaknesses: Heavy Slow moving wheels Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: PRINCESS DI Purchased At: ONLINE Similar Products Used: Niner RIP GT 29ER Hardtail Bike Setup: FOX FLOAT29 FOX FLOAT RP2 DEORE DRIVETRAIN WTB WHEELSET(ORIGINAL). SUN RINGLE CHARGER(NEW)
Submitted by
flyingsqrl
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: May 29, 2012 Strengths: Rolls fast in the big ring Rails medium and fast corners Good at negotiating tight corners Rolls over root and rock gardens No front wheel flop on steep climbs Fork stroke is great once past the compression damping Rear suspension is plush No Brake jack Bottom bracket is a little low at 13" if you ride where pedal strikes are an issue Good fit for longer torso, shorter torso may want shorter stem WTB Vigo Saddle is good Shifting is very good Tires are very good in loam Many of the negatives are easily addressed, tires and grips can be changed, wheels upgraded as budget allows Weaknesses: Fork has a little too much compression damping Single rock and root hits are no different compared to a 26er Heavy wheels and tires 10 plus lbs complete including cassette. WTB Speed and Wolverine. Feels slow to get up to speed due to wheels and tires Tires slide off embedded rocks Grips are like holding onto a metal file M445 Brake levers lack reach adjust, despite DB website claim More pedal induced bobbing than others, up to 0.38 inch of shock stroke Pro pedal reduces bobbing by about 33%, but harshens the ride noticeably Loses the line at high speed on trails with consecutive hits, needs a thru axle fork Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: WCC Trail in Waterloo Similar Products Used: Ellswoth Epiphany, not a 29er, and 5 pounds lighter. Bike Setup: Size large, 33 pounds total weight, 72 psi fork, 145 shock, 3 clicks of rebound
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