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Diamondback Sortie 1 XC Full Suspension
Product DescriptionThe Sortie was designedTo be an XC/all-mountain machine, capable of handling long, abusive singleTrack rides. For 2012, Diamondback has redesignedThe rearTriangle, making it siffer and stronger without adding any weight. Outfitted with Diamondback's Knuckle Box suspension design,The Sortie is an efficient rideThat can still handleThe rough stuff. Frame: SortieTrail 5" 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Aluminum w/ HydroformedTopTube, Butted / Formed DownTube / Seatstays, Under Arch Seatstay bridge, Knuckl
User Reviews
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leon
a Weekend Warrior
from edmonton ab canada Date Reviewed: April 8, 2012 Strengths: I love the DB sortie 1 bike it handles great is not too heavy climbs well good gruppo of parts chain line was ok etc im an ex bike mechanic and can say it came ready to ride out of the box good tires spokes tensioned cables pre stretched etc Weaknesses: never had any complaints until today it felt funny and seemed to be squatting I then noticed the top tube has a vertical crack near the weld on the thickest part of the frame..., t is almost all the way thru and this bike is done now and never to be ridden again .. perhaps weapons grade aluminum is too hard ?? its not my firts bike and it was used gently Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: elk island Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: specialized ,thompson , rocky mountian , proctor, etc Bike Setup: stock parts 
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derrick424
a Weekend Warrior
from Robbin, North Carolina, United States Date Reviewed: September 28, 2011 Strengths: Very smooth ride and great shifting and stopping power. Lightweight, handles very well, great climbing ability as well as amazing descending ability. Weaknesses: The front Tora 289 forks don't have a lot of adjust-ability, but can be upgraded. Other than that None! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: uwharrie Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $960.00 Purchased At: Performance bicycle Similar Products Used: I raced and rode Trek 4500 HT, shifts gears about the same but much better ride. Bike Setup: Stock except for tires, I changed them out for Mountain King 2.2.
Submitted by
neeeko
a Weekend Warrior
from DukeCity, NM Date Reviewed: April 23, 2011 Strengths: Upgradeable, Strong, Light/Responsive, Great Deal! Weaknesses: It was fine when stock but improved tremendously when I upgraded just about everything. Dont know if thats a weakness. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: n/a Bike Setup: Upgraded 2008 DiamondBack Sortie 1..RockShox Tora 302 U-turn 5in Travel..RockShox Bar 2.1 Rear Shock..Mavic CrossTrail Tubless Wheels..2.35 Kenda Nevagels..Avid BB7 Disc Brakes W/Avid Speed Dial Levers..All Shimano Deore Drivetrain..Easton MonkeyLite SL Carbon Bar..Specialized Lock Grips..Truvativ XR 60mm Stem..Easton EA30 Seatpost..Fizik Kium Aliante Saddle..Premium Products Slim Pedals..Weight 35.2 lbs
Submitted by
lemon toad
a Weekend Warrior
from rotorua new zealand Date Reviewed: July 16, 2010 Strengths: light and strong im heavy and this bike is great Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dragons tail Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1455.00 Purchased At: Bike Vegas rotorua Bike Setup: 19 inch shorter steam 8 inch disk at the front
Submitted by
bobbyh1wa
a Weekend Warrior
from las vegas Date Reviewed: April 7, 2010 Strengths: it feels great,17inch med. very comfortable ride shifting is smoooth. Weaknesses: none so far. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: street Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: online Similar Products Used: gt full suspention
Submitted by
DancesWithSharks
a Weekend Warrior
from Aloha, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2008 Strengths: Light but sturdy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tillamook Forest Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Price Paid: $1050.00 Purchased At: Trailhead Cycles (ww Similar Products Used: Ironhorse Maverick Pro Bike Setup: Stock.
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