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2012 Diamondback Sortie 3 29

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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
29"

Drivetrain

Speeds
10
Groupset
Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
Fox 32 Float RLC F.I.T. 29 Air, 120mm travel, "FIT" cartridge, with ext. compression / rebound / lock out, butted Alloy Tapered 1.5 steerer, 32mm Easton aluminum stanchions, magnesium lowers, 15mm thru axle
Stem
Easton EA70 31.8mm
Tires
WTB Wolverine 2.2 Comp, Folding
Brakes
Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc w/ XT ICE 6-bolt, 180mm frt / 160mm rear Rotors; levers Shimano XT, w/tool-free reach adj. free stroke adj.
Saddle
WTB VIGO comp
Wheels
rims 32h WTB Laser Disc Trail w/single 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 M771 XT 10spd Cassette (11-36t)
Crankset
Shimano FCM780 XT, Dyna-Sys 10spd Crankset w/Shimano outboard bearing BB w/ replacable rings 24/32/42t
Seatpost
Easton EA70 Double bolt clamp 31.6mm
Shifters
Shimano XT 10spd Rapidfire
Handlebar
Easton EA70 LowRise 31.8mm
Rear shock
Fox Float Adaptive Logic, RP23 "XV" extra volume 190x51mm 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
120

Geometry

LG (19)
Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1149; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 73
MD (17)
Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1133; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 73
XL (21)
Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1163; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 73
SM (15.5)
Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1107; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 73

Spec from Diamondback's own 2012 catalog (PDF on diamondback.com, web.archive.org capture 2013-03), specification chart, page 75; the catalog prints no prices. Wheel size from the model name as printed (29"); the tire and rim lines give no diameter. Also on Diamondback's own model page on diamondback.com (capture 2012-10, model year from the page title and URL (2012)). Frame: Sortie 29r Trail 4.5" 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: Black/Mustard; headset FSA No55 Taper 1.5 / 1 1/8" Alloy cups, Sealed Cartridge; bottom bracket Shimano outboard bearing BB; front derailleur Sram X-9 High Direct Mount 3x10; chain Shimano HG74 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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