Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
DB Recoil 6061 T-6 Aluminum Trail w/ 4" travel, Optimized Single Pivot, Machine Formed Top Tube, Butted / Formed Down Tube, Sealed Cartridge Bearing Pivot, replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
SR XCT 100mm travel w/external preload adj.
Rear Shock
Kindshock Coil 190x51mm w/ oil Damping
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M360
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310 dual pull, top swing, 34.9
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus M310 8spd Rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano HG31 8spd Cassette (11-32t)
Crank
SR Suntour XCC T202, 42/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
DB Mtn Platform w/molded traction pins
Wheels
Front Hub
32h SL-7 Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount
Rear Hub
32h SL-7 Alloy Cassette w/ CNC Disc mount
Rims
DB SL27 27.5" 32h, Doublewall
Spokes
Black 14g Stainless Steel
Tires
Kenda Honey Badger 27.5"x 2.2"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aires Mechanical Disc Brake, 180/160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy w/ reach Adjust
Cockpit
Stem
DB AL6061 Ahead, 31.8mm, 7°
Handlebar
DB SL318b, 685mm wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm
Grips
DB4L 135mm Kraton
Headset
Zero Stack Ahead 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
DB Race saddle
Seatpost
DB SL309p Alloy Micro Adjust 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 560 mm | 585 mm | 605 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.75 ° | 72.75 ° | 72.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059 mm | 1083 mm | 1106 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 760 mm | 771 mm | 780 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
Model Overview
Recoil belongs to the Diamondback Recoil model. Diamondback launched 4 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Diamondback Recoil bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Diamondback Recoil 29 2017 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 599$. Diamondback Recoil Comp 29 2017 on the other hand costs 999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Overview of components
Fork
The Recoil comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Kindshock Coil 190x51mm w/ oil Damping, with a travel distance of 100mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Diamondback Recoil 2017, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Diamondback Recoil is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.