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Diamondback Sortie 2 XC Full Suspension
Product DescriptionThe Diamondback Sortie series isThe quintessentialTrail bike. Responsive enough for challenging epicTrail rides orThose all day XC grinders,The Sortie excels inThe singletrack domain.The Sortie 2 is designedTo strike a balance of agility and stability. It rides well at all speeds and is as nimble climbing upThe mountain as it is stable descending. Frame: SortieTrail 5" 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Aluminum w/ HydroformedTopTube, Butted / Formed DownTube / Seatstays, Under Arch Seatstay bridge, Knuckle
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pfox90
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 20, 2012 Strengths: Knucklebox susp. is a great design, great climber w/ no bob, VERY plush on the descents. Weaknesses: The weight- knucklebox susp. is a heavier design than others, many stock parts are heavy including crank, wheelset, and tires. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Bike Setup: DB Sortie 2 frame, X0 drivetrain, FSA K-force light, Easton Haven bars
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Trey Date Reviewed: May 7, 2012 Strengths: 2012 model front and rear suspension is air pressure sprung with adjustable hydraulic damping, easy for biker to tune to the trail. Also the propedal function on the rear has three settings for a firmer or softer ride depending on the trail. Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear grab great with a one finger pull. The knuckle box suspension setup is nice and provides little to no bob on the trails. The weight is also much little than I expected, and makes hill climbing smooth combined with the low gearing. Bike also came with a pump for the shock, sag gauge and torx wrenches. Weaknesses: I have found none to date. Bottom Line:
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mtbr35
a Weekend Warrior
from Gainesville, FL Date Reviewed: May 30, 2010 Strengths: Good entry level full suspension bike Weaknesses: not the lightest Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: San Felasco Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $850.00 Purchased At: taylorsbikeshop Similar Products Used: Raleigh Hardtail Bike Setup: Recon XC Solo Air, Float R Shock, wtb speedisc, just stock
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ocracer13
a Cross Country Rider
from Herndon Va Date Reviewed: March 25, 2009 Strengths: Great value, easy setup, little pedal feedback when climbing. Weaknesses: Frame limits the size of tire you may use. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Difficult Run Duration Product Used: 1 Year Bike Setup: Bike is setup for 4x racing and dirt jumping. E13 Chain guide with a 38t chainring, Manitou Minute fork, Sun wheelset, Azonic riser bar and X9 shifter and rear deraileur.
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DavidNeiles
a Cross Country Rider
from Chattanooga, TN Date Reviewed: December 4, 2008 Strengths: Good bang for your buck if you want a good 4" air sprung xc rig and don't have tons of money in your bank account. Knuckle box design is very good design, active travel with little pedal feed back, but climbs amazingly well. The knuckle box keeps center of gravity low, which in turns give you lighting fast responsive handle in technical switchbacks. Frame is very durable and bearings are all sealed. Hayes stroker disc brakes work well to keep you in control. Lx/Deore drivetrain work pretty darn well. Weaknesses: None really, if you don't like kenda small block 8 tires put something else on it. And comes with plastic platform pedals, I would change them right out. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Raccoon mtn Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: Dick's Sporting Good Similar Products Used: 08' Diamondback Mission 2, 2004 Tomac Eli; Schwinn homegrown-98' 4 banger -98' factory ht - 2000 factory team, schwinn moab 2 98' Bike Setup: Stock; Rock shox recon xc w/ rebound(can upgrade to remote lock out), Fox Float R, Deore,cassette, shifters, frt der, lx rear der, deore hollow tech II BB crankset, Hayes Stroker ride Disc, WTB Speed Disc Rims w/ no name hubs. Easton seatpost and stem, avenir riser bar. shimano chain
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