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2012 Diamondback Sortie 3

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Overview

Brand
Diamondback
Model family
Sortie
Model year
2012
Category
Mountain · trail
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
SM (15.5), MD (17), LG (19), XL (21)
Wheel size
26"

Drivetrain

Speeds
10
Groupset
Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
Fox 32 Float RL Air, 140mm travel, butted Alloy Tapered 1.5 steerer, open bath, with ext. rebound / lock out, 32mm Easton aluminum stanchions, magnesium lowers, 15mm thru axle
Stem
Easton EA70 31.8mm
Tires
KENDA Slant 6 26x2.1 120tpi folding
Brakes
Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc w/XT 6-bolt, 180mm frt / 160mm rear Rotors; levers Shimano SLX w/ hinge clamp, reach adj.
Saddle
WTB VIGO comp
Wheels
rims 32h Mavic XM319 w/ Eyelets; hubs 32h 15QR Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc w/ 15mm Thru Axle (front), 32h 142x12 sealed cartridge bearing, 12mm thru axle, Cassette w/ CNC Disc mount, w/ Shimano E-Thru QR Axle (rear); spokes Black 14g Stainless Steel
Cassette
Shimano HG81 SLX 10spd Cassette (11-36t)
Crankset
Shimano FCM552 Dyna-Sys 10spd Crankset w/Shimano outboard bearing BB w/replacable rings 24/32/42t
Seatpost
EA70 Double bolt clamp 31.6mm
Shifters
Shimano SLX 10spd Rapidfire
Handlebar
Easton EA70 LowRise 31.8mm
Rear shock
Fox Float Adaptive Logic, RP23 "XV" extra volume 200x57mm Air w/ rebound adj, w/NEW 3 position "adaptive logic" Propedal Platform, with On/Off lever
Rear derailleur
Shimano XT SGS 10spd
Travel front mm
140

Geometry

LG (19)
Chainstay mm: 435; Wheelbase mm: 1115; Head angle deg: 69; Seat angle deg: 73
MD (17)
Chainstay mm: 435; Wheelbase mm: 1106; Head angle deg: 69; Seat angle deg: 73
XL (21)
Chainstay mm: 435; Wheelbase mm: 1134; Head angle deg: 69; Seat angle deg: 73
SM (15.5)
Chainstay mm: 435; Wheelbase mm: 1076; Head angle deg: 69; Seat angle deg: 73

Spec from Diamondback's own 2012 catalog (PDF on diamondback.com, web.archive.org capture 2013-03), specification chart, page 74; the catalog prints no prices. Also on Diamondback's own year-labelled model page on diamondback.com (capture 2012-03, model year from the page title and URL (2012)). Frame: Sortie Trail 5" 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Aluminum w/ Taper Head Tube / Hydroformed Top Tube, Butted / Formed Down Tube /Seatstays, Under Arch Seatstay bridge, Knuckle Box Technology, 142x12mm E-Thru Axle Drop out; Colors: Matte Black; headset FSA No55 Taper 1.5 / 1 1/8" Alloy cups, Sealed Cartridge; bottom bracket Shimano outboard bearing BB; front derailleur Shimano SLX dual pull, down swing, 34.9; chain Shimano HG54 10spd; pedals Shimano 520 Clipless; grips DB4L "Lock on" 135mm Kraton; extras Knuckle Box Shock Pump, Sag Gauge, DB Key Chain, Owner's manual / Sortie owner's manual cover, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts.

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