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 XCR
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Groupset Altus, Suntour SR -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic 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 Suntour XCR, 100mm Travel w/ Hydraulic Speed Lockout
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R, Air Spring, 190x51mm w/ external rebound adj.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M3000
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus M370 dual pull, top swing, 34.9
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus M370 9spd Rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano HG200 9spd Cassette (11-34t)
Crank
SR Suntour XCR 22/32/44T4
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z99
Pedals
DB Sound Alloy 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 SL7 27.5" 322h, Doublewall, Tubless Compatible
Spokes
Black 14g Stainless Steel
Tires
Kenda Honey Badger 27.5"x 2.2"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M355 Hydraulic Disc, 180/160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano M355 Hydraulic
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 |
About this model
Recoil Comp belongs to the Diamondback Recoil model. Diamondback released 4 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Diamondback Recoil bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Diamondback Recoil 29 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 599$. On the other hand, Diamondback Recoil Comp 29 2017, is the most expensive and costs 999$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Recoil Comp components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCR model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Monarch R rear shock model, which has a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
The wheels on Recoil Comp are the 27.5″ aluminum type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Recoil Comp has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike is available in 3 sizes. They vary from 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.