Diamondback Release 5C 27.5" Carbon MTB - Fox 36 - Medium - $1,400 (willow glen / cambrian)

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bicycle type: mountain

frame size: Medium

wheel size: 27.5 in

bicycle frame material: carbon fiber

suspension: frame and fork (full suspension)

brake type: disc (hydraulic)

handlebar type: riser

electric assist: none

condition: excellent

make / manufacturer: DiamondBack

model name / number: Release 5C

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Diamond Back Release 5C full suspension carbon mountain bike. Very light and agile with 27.5" wheels. Suspension design is "Level Link" which is a refined version of the Santa Cruz and Intense Virtual Pivot Point VPP (I've ridden them all!). Fox suspension, front and rear. Loads of grip and poppiness for some real fun riding. Full Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain (not pictured) and matching XT 4-piston brakes with 180mm rotors.

Size is Medium for someone approximately 5'6" to 5'10".

SPECS & PARTS

Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite FIT4 150mm travel
Rear Shock: Fox DPX2 at 130mm travel
Wheels/Tires: Mavic XA35's with black Maxxis DHR 2.4/DHF 2.5 tires (not pictured)
Cranks: Shimano XT 175mm
Cassette: Shimano XT 11-46
Derailleur and Shifter: Shimano M8000 XT 11-Speed
Brakes: Shimano XT 4-Piston with 180mm XT Rotors
Dropper Post: Fox Transfer 150mm x 31.6
Handlebar: RaceFace Turbine 35 - 800mm x 20mm alloy
Stem: RaceFace Turbine R 35 - 50mm length (40mm available)

Please email me with any questions. I have other parts available if you're looking to dial in a specific fit.

Similar bikes are the Diamondback Mission, Santa Cruz Bronson, 5010, and Intense Spider, Primer, Recluse, etc.

post id: 7985319654

posted: 2026-10-17 12:43

updated: 2026-10-22 16:16

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Diamond Back Release 5C full suspension carbon mountain bike. Very light and agile with 27.5" wheels. Suspension design is "Level Link" which is a refined version of the Santa Cruz and Intense...