Diamondback Mission 3 Reviews
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The bike that we used two years ago to introduce our best suspension design ever, has been further refined for 2009. The new Mission 3 is a true all-mountain rider?s dream bike. Upgrades from the Mission 2 include the Fox fork and rear shock, the revolutionary Truvativ Hammerschmidt 2 speed / single chainring transmission, Avid Elixer CR hydraulic disc brakes, an Easton Monkey Lite CX carbon handlebar, and sealed bearing hubs.
* Mission 6? All-Mountain Frame w/ Knuckle Box Rear Suspension, Hooded Hydroformed Top Tube, Anodized Finish & Sealed Cartridge Bearing Pivots
* Fox Talus RL Air Fork w/ 110/130/150mm Adj. Travel, External Rebound / Compression / Lockout Controls, Magnesium Lowers, 32mm Easton Aluminum Stanchions & 15QR Thru Axle
* Fox Float RP23 Rear Shock w/ Tunable Rebound, 3 Position ProPedal w/ Quick Flip On/Off Lever
* Avid Elixir CR, Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ 185mm frt / 160mm rear rotors
* Truvativ Hammerschmidt All-Mountain 2-Spd Cranks w/ Aluminum All-Mountain Chainring guard, 22/36t, Hammerschmidt Sealed Bearing Bottom Bracket
* SRAM X.9 9-spd Trigger Shifters / Rear Derailleur
* Easton Monkey Lite XC Carbon Bar, EA50 Stem / Seat Post
* WTB Laser Disc Trail Rims, Neau Naim Sealed Cartridge Bearing Hubs w/ QR Thru Axles 15mm Front / 10mm Rear
* WTB Prowler MX / Stout 2.3 Folding Tires
* WTB Pure V Sport Saddle
The bike that we used two years ago to introduce our best suspension design ever, has been further refined for 2009. The new Mission 3 is a true all-mountain rider?s dream bike. Upgrades from the Mission 2 include the Fox fork and rear shock, the revolutionary Truvativ Hammerschmidt 2 speed / single chainring transmission, Avid Elixer CR hydraulic disc brakes, an Easton Monkey Lite CX carbon handlebar, and sealed bearing hubs.
* Mission 6? All-Mountain Frame w/ Knuckle Box Rear Suspension, Hooded Hydroformed Top Tube, Anodized Finish & Sealed Cartridge Bearing Pivots
* Fox Talus RL Air Fork w/ 110/130/150mm Adj. Travel, External Rebound / Compression / Lockout Controls, Magnesium Lowers, 32mm Easton Aluminum Stanchions & 15QR Thru Axle
* Fox Float RP23 Rear Shock w/ Tunable Rebound, 3 Position ProPedal w/ Quick Flip On/Off Lever
* Avid Elixir CR, Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ 185mm frt / 160mm rear rotors
* Truvativ Hammerschmidt All-Mountain 2-Spd Cranks w/ Aluminum All-Mountain Chainring guard, 22/36t, Hammerschmidt Sealed Bearing Bottom Bracket
* SRAM X.9 9-spd Trigger Shifters / Rear Derailleur
* Easton Monkey Lite XC Carbon Bar, EA50 Stem / Seat Post
* WTB Laser Disc Trail Rims, Neau Naim Sealed Cartridge Bearing Hubs w/ QR Thru Axles 15mm Front / 10mm Rear
* WTB Prowler MX / Stout 2.3 Folding Tires
* WTB Pure V Sport Saddle
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Reviews
Pros: The Hammerschmidt on a bike at this pricepoint is rare. It can shift standing still and makes for a clean chainline. Along with the knucklebox suspension it leads to a capable AM bike.
Cons: I've never been a fan of the Talas.
Recommendation: Can't find fault in the bike. I've seen them ridden hard and they just keep coming for more.
Cons: I've never been a fan of the Talas.
Recommendation: Can't find fault in the bike. I've seen them ridden hard and they just keep coming for more.
Pros: I cant say enough about this bike. Awsome components from stock. The Hammerschmidt crank alone is a gem on this bike. Love the feel of the Knuckle Box technology. Great styling and beefy frame without the heavy weight.
Cons: none
Recommendation: I upgraded to this bike this last spring from a Klein Attitude. I love it. I looked at a bunch of bikes before i bought this one and definately hands down made the right choice. Its not the lightest bike for everyday trail riding, but im not a weight weenie.If you only ride one bike, this is the right choice. It eats up the downhills and anything that you can throw at it. The harder you ride it the more you will get out of it. Well done with this one!!!
Cons: none
Recommendation: I upgraded to this bike this last spring from a Klein Attitude. I love it. I looked at a bunch of bikes before i bought this one and definately hands down made the right choice. Its not the lightest bike for everyday trail riding, but im not a weight weenie.If you only ride one bike, this is the right choice. It eats up the downhills and anything that you can throw at it. The harder you ride it the more you will get out of it. Well done with this one!!!
Recommendations
SRAM X9 Rear Derailleur (100%)Fox Racing Shox Float RP23 (100%)
Feedback Sports Pro-Elite Repair Stand (67%)
Kenda Nevegal (67%)
WTB Laserdisc Trail (67%)
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