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Diamondback Mission 3 All Mountain Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews 
Submitted by
Hidayat
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: September 28, 2012 Strengths: suspension is a RP23 High Volume making the suspension feel more linear. the bike feels great when ur hucking and can really take a pounding. Weaknesses: the linkage nuts came loose on the trail..locktight fixed that. alittle heavy but not so u notice on the trails. the rear shox need to be pumped just a little higher than spec or else it will feel sluggish. climbing is good as long as u engage the propedal. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$500.00 Purchased At: ebay
Submitted by
lifanus
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: July 22, 2012 Strengths: Stable ride (the faster the speed, the more stable it becomes) Much better cornering compared to my old XC frame Easy rear suspension maintenance Confident inspiring during descents, the drops that I was afraid to do with my old xc frame now is a piece of cake. Climbs well even without a lock out rear shock. Weaknesses: A bit heavy Hard to find rear triangle bolts and nuts, have to order a whole kit including bearings with Diamondback for over $100 even if you just need a replacement bolt. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: DORBA Bike Setup: SLX
Submitted by
Largextracheese
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 20, 2012 Strengths: A true do it all bike. Very predictable suspension movement Good ramp up and smooth action throughout the suspension movement. A bike you can take on any trail and not be unprepared...versatile. A good jumper with great cornering ability. A comfortable position for long days in the saddle. Price Easy to reach shock adjustments. Low maintenance (no bearing issues) Good pedaler with minimal suspension movement during long climbs. Weaknesses: Flexy rear end (hard to discern until you push it really hard) XL frame has a seatube that sticks up too far (can't lower the seat down far enough for the steeps) Understated graphics and hard ano finish. The Fox rp23 propedal is undetectable in the different positions (no biggie as the suspension still works well) Not the lightest frame. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gravy Train Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: JK Bikes Similar Products Used: 2001 Enduro 2003 Enduro 2006 SX trail 2011 Giant Reign Bike Setup: XL, XO shifters and derailleur, xt cranks, Fox 36 160, Avid Elixers.
Submitted by
Boulder_AllMTN
a All Mountain Rider
from Boulder, CO, Boulder Date Reviewed: March 7, 2012 Strengths: Great All-Mountain Bike! Shocks are amazing, brakes are amazing and I am a huge fan of the geometry. Straight up burly bike and if you looking for something that can go anywhere "especially down" then this is your bike. Weaknesses: I've seen people complain about the weight, but I when in doubt get stronger. I have enjoyed my climbs and the down hill capabilities more than makes up for the weight. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2000.00 Similar Products Used: Specialized Enduro
Submitted by
dubinjs
a Cross Country Rider
from Boyds, MD, USA Date Reviewed: November 3, 2011 Strengths: Eats up the DH! Hammerschmidt is king. Not sure that I would ever buy another bike without this crank or something similar. Great BB clearance, even on a SM frame. Weaknesses: a bit heavy. Not the best in the flats or climbing and you need to keep the Pro Pedal on for these sections or you feel the drag. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Frederick Water Shed Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $1800.00 Purchased At: Performance, Rockvil Similar Products Used: none. Other bike for 7 years was a HT Klien Attitude. Bike Setup: hammerschmidt crank, Easton Haven wheels, Easton haven 55mm stem, Easton Haven 177mm low rise carbon bar, rockshox Reverb hydraulic seat post, WTB Rocket V SLT, Shimano XT pedals, Maxxis Ardent 2.4 up front and 2.25 in rear(Tubeless set up), Ergon Grips, Avid disc, Fox Rp23 rear, Fox Talas 160 Front
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cyber96
a Cross Country Rider
from Hatfield, PA, USA Date Reviewed: October 18, 2011 Strengths: Weight to suspension ratio, Truvativ hammerschmit AM crank, Elixer CR5 brakes Weaknesses: Weight (34lbs for Lg frame), Weight of the crank, paint job. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Penny Pack Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2000.00 Purchased At: Prodeal Similar Products Used: Custom build Kona Dawg Deluxe, Scott Spark 29er, Schwinn Rocket 1 Bike Setup: Stock besides ODI Rogue grips, Nite Rider MiNewt 300 light, Shimano pedals
Submitted by
Twisted1
a Downhiller
from Seattle Washington Date Reviewed: June 6, 2011 Strengths: Looks, low bb height, strength, product list Weaknesses: None... Well frame sizes are not really correct Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: North shore, whistler Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: Trek session 8, yeti 575, Kona stinky Bike Setup: Marz am sl2 fork, dhx 5.0 air rear, race face atlus cranks, truativ hussenfelt bars, sixpack raptor x stem, shwalbe big Betty tires, Hayes hfx 9 hd brakes, Halo freedom wheel,
Submitted by
rlrocks04
a Weekend Warrior
from Westchester NY Date Reviewed: March 27, 2011 Strengths: Climbs like a mountain goat, descends like a mountain goat. The Hammerschmit is the most amazing invention known to mankind and while it adds some weight to the bike I will never have to worry about shifting again. No chain slipping when it doesn't like the ratio i'm in. Feels completely rock solid. Fox suspension is smoooooothe as butter Weaknesses: little on the heavy side Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sprain Brook Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Danny's Cycles Similar Products Used: diamondback sortie 3. Bike Setup: 2010 mission 3. full fox float. truvativ hammershmidt cranks, x9 shifters and derailleurs, elixer cr brakes...
Submitted by
Radam77
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle Date Reviewed: February 25, 2011 Strengths: Blue anodized finish nice and no two look alike. The suspension linkage is a bell crank style and feels smooth as butta! Pikes Rule and everyone knows it! XT brakes and some super sticky stoppers! XT cranks are stiff and smooth. I like the Easton Post for it's hight marks, handy if you can't afford a auto dropper. XT cassette is the bomb, shifts soooo smooth and in two years I've replace it twice. Rear hub has a neat QR thru axle thats super stiff! Weaknesses: Shimano XT shifting doesn't hold up well to the NW weather but Sram XO changed that. Shim chain did it's usual thing and blew up in less then three rides. Rear end is a little flexy. I've been on a Mission for a while now and have had three different stays. I will admit to being a big guy (230lbs) and I like to rail corners. Stock Tires where not my favorite. I live in a wet region so tire choice is key and very personal. Stock wheels where a little heavy. I had to be replaced after a year after they wouldn't hold a true. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: WA Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $2550.00 Purchased At: WA Similar Products Used: Scapegoat, DB Sortie, Trek Remedy, Trek Fuel EX, SC Heckler Bike Setup: XT cranks 32/22 2X9 with bash and E13 DRS and short cage XO and 2 ring SLX front mech. RP23 going strong. Monkey Light mid rise, Gravity Light stem 70mm, Gravity Lock Ons, Original XT brakes, Sram XO rear mech and shifters, front SLX, Gravity Pedals, Fox 36 talas,
Submitted by
Jeff
a Downhiller
from marin county, california Date Reviewed: March 26, 2010 Strengths: Beefy frame, good geo, active suspension, very linear suspension, inexpensive. Weaknesses: Rear end is slightly flexy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: Ebay Similar Products Used: Giant ac1, Specialized Enduro, SC Blur classic, Bottlerocket. Bike Setup: Fox 36 Van, RaceFace cranks, Rhynolite rims, XT drivetrain, Juicy 5's, Fox RP23.
Submitted by
R. COGburn
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, AZ Date Reviewed: October 7, 2009 Strengths: Hydroformed top tube is sexy stiff and provides great standover. Knucklebox is amazing when combined with Fox RP23. Climbs smooth and descends effortlessly. decent weight for a six inch AM bike. Weaknesses: Some stock components blow (grips, pedals, etc) Rear tire clearance in mud with 2.5s is tight. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2200.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: RM Slayer, Specialized Enduro, Jamis Dakar, Haro Xeon Werx, Norco Six Bike Setup: Stock 08 bike with Joplin seatpost, blackspire stinger dual chainguide, RS Pike 454
Submitted by
gorgeRide
a Cross Country Rider
from hood river, or Date Reviewed: September 18, 2009 Strengths: Climbs great, descends even better. Suspension rocks, love the Hammerschmidt, great brakes, great wheels. I take this bike out and climb with the best of them. Then I drop the saddle and mop up on the downhill. Weaknesses: Ditched the pedals immediately. Grips don't seem to be holding up very well. Otherwise, I'm thrilled with this bike. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Post Canyon Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2000.00 Purchased At: From the factory Similar Products Used: Rocky Mountain Slayer. Bike Setup: Stock with Time pedals.
Submitted by
kroniktap09
a Downhiller
from new york city Date Reviewed: July 8, 2009 Strengths: really lightweight, extremely manueverable Weaknesses: incompatibility with the bottom bracket because of the linkage. a nightmare if you want to install or take off parts such as bashgaurds or chainguides. stock parts suck and should be changed if you want to do any serious riding Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: tempest Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: intense uzzi, ironhorse 7 point, trek session 88, Bike Setup: marz. bomber 66 front mavic rims, maxxis high roller, e-thirteen
Submitted by
rarroyo
a Downhiller
from Oakland, CA US Date Reviewed: January 13, 2009 Strengths: Weight, Suspension Design, Quality of build, and of course great design. Weaknesses: No Maxle in rear Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Demo Santa Cruz Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $2500.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Chumba Evo, Yeti ASX, GT iDrive 5, Astrix Eon Bike Setup: Manitou Nixon 160mm, DT Swiss e2200 wheelset, Juicy Ultimate 203mm, Manitou S-Type shock,
Submitted by
Gnarltastic
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, AZ USA Date Reviewed: November 25, 2008 Strengths: Knucklebox frame design, fork and shock, true all mountain ride Weaknesses: low BB height, a few weaker components on a pricey bike Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Miligrosa Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2000.00 Similar Products Used: 01 Rocky Mountain Slayer built for freeride Bike Setup: All stock except shorter (60mm) stem
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