2017 Diamondback Mission 1 Review

[@johnverbin9139]

i had a 2008 mission 1 and it was my absolute favorite bike

[@Skajaquada11]

The layout geometry reminds me, of the Scott Voltage FR....

[@Fredd32]

I just worked a deal for $1449.00 tuned and delivered! Thanks for the review!!

[@davissheffield1531]

where from??

[@Fredd32]

Davis Sheffield jenson usa.

[@EnduroTainment]

Did you have to call them to get the deal? They have it advertised at 1599. I’m looking to buy one and another 150 makes the decision a lot easier!!

[@baylenguy2602]

Got the same bike for 1500

[@marioespinoza5827]

1234 4 me

[@larmishing]

Just got one of these things about 2 weeks ago on Craigslist for $950, so far have upgraded stem to a 45mm Wake, bars to Spank Spoon 785s, the grips to ODI lock ons, upgrading to a dropper seat post eventually, also swapped the level t brakes to Shimanos. Not a big fan of Sram brakes. Bought some Crankbrothers Stamp reps too. Solid bike thus far.

[@Cowscandougie]

Just picked it up for 1499 new, great review!

[@davissheffield1531]

where from @cowscandougie

[@DPCPhotos]

Where?

[@paulmarkunas4303]

This review is great. I agree with you 100% about this bike which I have had since November. Yes, I put a dropper on it and it makes a whole lot of difference. And went tubeless. Great bike, great review!

[@bowstobourbon]

Thanks man, best review out there

[@marloncordova9006]

I'm trying to buy this bike from someone on offer up but is a Large would say this bike runs small for a medium? I've seen it at a trail the medium looked like it for small

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

I would say it does run small for a medium. The reach is very short. I wish I would have got a large.

[@peterramirez2746]

Climbs good in medium and firm mode on the rear shock or climb and trail mode depending on the shock you have

[@zachrichard9440]

I've got the chance to get one for $1000, plus he's giving me a carbon handlebar with it. Should I go for it?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Depends on a few things. Is the bike in good shape? Has it been taken care of maintenance wise? Will it suit the places that you are going to be riding the most?

[@zachrichard9440]

@@BMXandDIRTBIKES93 Excellent shape, I'm mostly riding downhill, but I have to climb beforehand. Ridden 5 times on the trail.

[@zachrichard9440]

@Tacoma M. I would disagree; I ended up getting it, I think it's amazing when pointed down

[@brandonl5653]

Someone on facebook is asking $2500 for this 2017 DB Mission Pro with the following upgrades: Heavily upgraded size Medium 2017 Diamondback Mission Pro Mountain Bike MSRP $4999 before upgrades. Fork: Kashima coated Fox Factory 36 Shock: Kashima coated Fox Factory FLOATX2 Dropper Post: Newly added Fox Transfer (MSRP $450) Wheelset/Rims: Race Face Carbon (MSRP $1000) Groupset/Brakes: Full Shimano XT It is a good bike I get it but why would someone pay $2500 for a five year old mtb while they could get a brand new 2022 full suspension mtb for the same price or less? Am I missing something??

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

I'd say that price is some what reasonable. You won't find a new bike for $2500 with the high end Fox suspension (Kashima coated), carbon wheels and a mid range Shimano drivetrain.

[@brandonl5653]

@@BMXandDIRTBIKES93 still though the bike is 5 years old. I just can not justify the price for an old bike but thats just me. Everyone should vote for their own wallet. Just my personal opinion.

[@craigslocum9172]

Do you know the weight of these stock or what yours weighs now,

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

32-33 lbs

[@jbone79]

The word your looking for is (Value). Just bought mine on Jensen. Thanks for your review.

[@matthewplumley8445]

I just found a used one for $600. Do you still think they are worth this 3 years later?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

For $600 if its in good shape, totally worth it.

[@matthewplumley8445]

@@BMXandDIRTBIKES93 thanks I'm gonna go check it out of the weekend.

[@dubv6902]

The want is very very real for this bike. Enjoy man, shred on🤟🤙

[@purplemarketing6790]

hey man, whats the size of your bike?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Medium

[@Kaedenfu]

Got the Mission 2 for Christmas and have ridden jumps, climbs, really chunky downhill and the bike handle it all like it was nothing. Tubeless too.

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

I was I got the mission 2. I like shimano more than sram and having a fox 36 would be awesome but the 34 has handled everything ive thrown at it.

[@d4rest]

Thanks. I am in the decision making process now so this helps

[@NorCalRide]

You are good at jumping!

[@John-shreds]

super sick review!!! I just got myself a release 1. Bought is used and its pretty cool so far. I payed 1k for it and im happy.

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

I was debating between the release and the mission. I figured I wanted more travel so I got the mission. Kinda wish I got the release but I still love the mission. The new Release Carbon 4C looks like a awesome deal full carbon for 3k.

[@John-shreds]

Ur bike is more capable for sure. With the large jumps and drops you hit, the mission is for sure for u. Im looking into volume spacers because at 30% sag on my monarch, regular trail riding is looking like its almost bottoming out? i dont think that is normal. It feels really nice on trails though. Like a sports car. Im new to mountain biking so i wont be hitting 10 foot doubles for a while.

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

John Traner you want to be using all the travel you have. Bottoming out on the bigger hits/jumps isn't a bad thing as long as it's not a harsh bottom out.

[@John-shreds]

Ya Ive been researching a bit and i see that. It seems normal. Ill probably go to 25% sag and call it good.

[@greermtb1793]

Good review ,I'm 230lbs n love this bike. It's very tough climbing with tho, thinking of going to a two by or changing the front sprocket

[@JohnDeTulio]

I am currently trying to save up for this bike and have a 2016 kona lana'i with a bunch of upgrades. I am looking for more travel and a full sus because i am getting into park but dont want a full downhill bike. I don't do climbs that much but would you say this handles good on downhill. And how about jumps? I know it has 160 mm of travel in the fork which is gonna be a big upgrade compared to my 100 mm hardtail that gets beat to death. What is the travel in the rear shock? Let me know. Thanks.

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

SportsLife386 it's 160mm in the back. It's great on the downhill. It's like a mini downhill bike. And it jumps well.

[@tigerbalm666]

No dropper? Deal breaker...Mason Pro comes wit dropper!

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

can't compare a hardtail and a full suspension bike...

[@tigerbalm666]

Right! Hardtails has better components!

[@gbone7130]

This is pretty funny. I thought those park laps were familiar- blue is my local!

[@garrybunk]

I'm researching my first full-sus purchase and torn between many bikes, with this one the least expensive (I'm on a tight budget). I'm just concerned over how it might feel on climbs. I'm out of shape and not a young buck anymore, so I don't want to regret my purchase if climbing is way tougher than on my budget hardtail. Thoughts? I'm liking the Release 2 (if I can swing the extra $, but I also enjoy bombing big descents!

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

If you want climbing and descending, I would totally go with the release.

[@garrybunk]

Thanks for the quick reply! So I take it that this bike would be noticeably harder to climb with than an XC type hardtail? I'm not doing long steep climbs (I just flat out won't) but if this bike makes slight climbs feel like steep climbs, forget it! What's making my decision so tough is that all the great bang for the buck bikes are "All Mountain /Enduro" with "Trail" bikes being significantly more money

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Garry Bunk it climbs decent when you put the shock in mid mode but the release would climb better the way the suspension is designed it has less pedal bob

[@DMONEY88]

Great review man! How's the X-Fusion Manic dropper holding up? Do you recommend it?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

I have had it for 3 or 4 months and its been great. I had to mess with the barrel adjuster to dial it in but now its working perfectly. Definitely recommend it.

[@DMONEY88]

AVM93 very nice. Was the install pretty straightforward?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Derek Ulloa pretty straight forward. I'd recommend following the instructions on xfusion's site.

[@rylinkatazinski7098]

Did the sram brakes come internally routed? And what mudguard is that?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Rylin Katazinski the brakes did not come internally routed and it's just a diamondback mud guard that comes with the bike

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

And what is boost?? lol sorry I'm new to MTB 😆

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

DonD512 boost is wider axles. So in the front boost is 15x110. The old standard for the front was 15x100. Boost for the back is 12x148. The old standard for the back was 12x142. The wider hub allows for a stronger wheel because of the spoke angles and wider tires.

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

Man I'm debating on the DB Release 3 or this Mission pro. Do you know what's the widest tire size that'll fit on this Mission?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

DonD512 I don't know the exact number because each tire manufacturer measures them differently. You could probably have a 2.6 or 2.7 in the front. And maybe like a 2.5 in the back but I'm guessing.

[@kozamtb5045]

Where are the vids?😞

[@FF-hz4ul]

no bottle cage mounts?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

F Fenno there are 2 holes on the bottom on the top tube but I don't see how a cage would fit with the shock there. You can put in the back top corner of the front triangle but you will have to zip tie one end to the seat tube.

[@Juansinapsis1]

Hi, what is your height? I see that this bike is size M. How has the experience been in that size? What do you think about size L?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Juan Sinapsis 5ft 10. The size is good for me it's a little small but I don't mind it because I'm used to smaller bikes. If I could go back in time I would probably get the large.

[@Juansinapsis1]

that's exactly what I needed to know. I have the same height as you and I was hesitant between buying an M and an L. Because our height is just in the limit of both sizes

[@Juansinapsis1]

you have try to ride on a diamond size L?

[@Juansinapsis1]

sorry my english, its to bad

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Juan Sinapsis Ive never rode a large.

[@saradamsmc]

Do the rims on this bike require tape to convert to tubeless?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

Cuajo Panzon the rims come with tape from the factory and tubeless valves are also included.

[@paulmarkunas4303]

I had a hard time getting my tires to seat with the stock tape. I retaped the rims with Gorilla tape which is thicker and they popped right in. Your results may vary.

[@Kidkoa619]

I have the mission2 i love it. Only thing i dont like is yellow and it has yellow paint. I also switched out my brakes shimano xt and i did hit a 10 foot drop on it.

[@kozamtb5045]

What do u lubricate the linkage with?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

TriFlow wet lube. I use it on my chain as well. Works really good. It has PTFE which helps drive out water. I always lube it after washing the bike and cleaning the chain. Its also a good idea to take apart the rear linkage 1-2 a year and re grease all of the bearings.

[@kozamtb5045]

AVM93 thanks

[@Fluffymuffins246]

Is it 2000$ in usa or canada?

[@BMXandDIRTBIKES93]

US. its on Jenson usa for $1600 right now.

[@Darwinist1]

Just ordered one.

[@gatormack221]

Great job on the video, I watched it so many times over the past month it helped sell me on the bike. Along with others positive opinion of the bike, I like the fact that it has longer chain stays for controlled predicable love boat handling while bombing Oregon all mountain runs. I like the local connection, Diamondback is just up the road from me in Washington state. The frame has been time tested and the same since 2014 and has proved that it is built like a tank. The components have upgrade since 2014 to present as they have become available. I will be adding a dropper seat post. For the quality of bike with these components at this price $1,400.00 shipped, it was easy choice for me. The bike should be here 5/9/2018 just in time for the weekend.

[@rezaathari740]

Where did you buy it from

[@rezaathari740]

Gator Mack

[@gatormack221]

I got it from Jenson bikes. I ride it at Sandy ridge up by Mt Hood in Oregon. I got the large I am 5'10" and 185lbs and the bike handles me and the mt terrain very well. Check out Sandy ridge on youtube. @ 1,399.00 luv it!

[@paul-wd7ht]

Hey you haven't responded to my query yet

[@kozamtb5045]

Thank you

[@bambam2five969]

Great review man, it’s about time someone did a review on this bike. Diamondback is digging themselves out of the hole they put themselves into to regain their glory from the past. With bikes like yours they will get there.

[@hunkyheyward486]

Is it bad if i'm the 69'th subscriber?

[@caseyrutledge5168]

Im 70

[@NorCalRide]

The part about the brakes is so cringy

[@paul-wd7ht]

How is that cringy? He's doing something called a review and explaining an issue he had with his brakes from factory.