2011 Diamondback Sortie 1 Full Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

2011 Diamondback Sortie 1 Full Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

2011 Diamondback Sortie 1 Full Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Feature

• Diamondback Sortie bikes are made to be quintessential trail bike
• Frame made of 6061-T6 weapons grade aluminum with hydro-formed top tube and butted down tube
• Rock Shox ARIO 2 rear air shock offers low center of gravity and leverage ratio
• Rock Shox Tora 289 fork boasts 120-Millimeter travel coil spring with rebound damping adjustments
• Shimano's M445 hydraulic disc brakes give smooth, powerful stopping

Diamondback makes some of the very best mountain bikes around. Their Sortie line bikes are made to be the quintessential trail bike, responsive enough for top-level racing yet sufficiently forgiving for all day, cross country rides. The Sortie Trail five-inch frame is made of 6061-T6 weapons grade aluminum with a hydroformed top tube and butted down tube and seat stays. Diamondback's proprietary Knuckle Box suspension platform is at the core of this system, and a Rock Shox ARIO 2 rear air shock offers a low center of gravity and leverage ratio. Single-sided hardware, meanwhile, makes maintaining your main pivots simple, by eliminating the need to remove the crank set from the frame.

As the entry-level model in this series, the Sortie 1 offers outstanding value. Complete with a Rock Shox Tora 289 fork, it boasts a 120-millimeter travel coil spring with rebound damping adjustments to dial in your suspension for any trail. A full Shimano Alivio drivetrain provides swift and precise shifting on demand, and Shimano's M445 hydraulic disc brakes give smooth, powerful stopping in any situation. Diamondback SL super light double wall disc wheels and signature Lazer bars, stem, and post boost responsive performance out on the trail.

Components

• Frame: Sortie Trail 5" 6061-T6 weapons grade aluminum with hydroformed top tube, butted and formed down tube and seatstays, under arch seatstay bridge, Knuckle Box Technology
• Fork: Rock Shox Tora 289 120-millimeter travel coil spring with rebound damping adjustment
• Rear shock: Rock Shox ARIO 2.1 200 by 57-millimeter air with rebound adjustment
• Cranks: Shimano Alivio nine-speed Octalink with replaceable rings, 22/32/44t
• Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-ES25 with Octalink spindle
• Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio dual pull, top swing, 34.9
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio SGS nine-speed
• Shifter: Shimano Alivio nine-speed Rapidfire
• Brake levers: Shimano M445 with reach adjustment
• Brakes: Shimano M445 hydraulic disc with six-bolt, 180-millimeter front and 160-millimeter rear rotors
• Gear: Shimano HG30 nine-speed Cassette (11-34t)
• Rims: 32h SL-6 doublewall disc
• Tires: WTB Wolverine 2.1 comp
• Pedals: DB toe clip compatible alloy
• Handlebar: DB Lazer Series 31.8-millimeter low rise
• Stem: DB AL6061 Ahead 7-degree 31.8-millimeter
• Seatpost: Diamondback Lazer Series micro-adjust 31.6-millimeter
• Seat: WTB VIGO comp
• Headset: 1.125-inch Zerostack, shallow steel cups, loose ball bearing
• Chain: KMC-Z99
• Front hubset: 32h SL-6 alloy with CNC disc mount
• Rear hubset: 32h SL-6 alloy cassette with CNC disc mount
• Spokes: Black 14g stainless steel
• Grips:DB 130-millimeter D2 Kraton
• Extras: Knuckle Box shock pump, sag gauge, DB key chain, owner's manual, chainstay protector, clear coat, and water bottle mounts

The Diamondback Sortie series is the quintessential trail bike. Responsive enough for top level racing or those all day XC grinders, the Sortie craves and owns the singletrack domain. The Sortie Trail 5" frame is made of 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Aluminum with a hydroformed top tube and butted down tube and seat stays. Diamondbacks proprietary Knuckle Box suspension platform is at the core of this system. The Rock Shox ARIO 2. rear air shock offers a low center of gravity and a low leverage ratio. Single sided hardware make maintaining your main pivots a snap by not having to remove the crank set from the frame. The Sortie 1 offers incredible value for the price. Complete with a Rock Shox Tora 289 Fork, it offers a 120mm travel coil spring with rebound damping adjustments to dial in your suspension for any trail. A full Shimano Alivio drivetrain provides swift and precise shifting on demand. Shimano’s M445 Hydraulic disc brakes give you butter smooth and extremely powerful stopping power in any situation. Diamondback SL super light double wall disc wheels and signature Lazer bars, stem and post add value bang without the buck. With the same frame as any of our high end Sorties, the Sortie 1 is the perfect starting point for any rider offering comparable performance and aesthetics at a fraction of the price.