The XSL frame has been redesigned for 2009 but keeps the ideals of a durable trail bike that can take the hits, get you up over and down with a grin from ear to ear. The new one piece CNC’d swing arm yoke provides extra weight savings but offers massive strength and torsion rigidity, coupled with the simple, dependable and easy maintenance single pivot design this 5 All Mountain rig will give you a lot to smile about.The XSL brings this great frame together with a great spec to suit the trail centres but will still eave you enough money for a bacon butty! Full Deore gearing, Quad Dime brakes and Lightweight Suntour suspension systems will cope with any trail centre and any weather condition.
Key features:
- Alloy Vectra hydroformed frame
- Suntour Radion LOD 120mm fork
- Suntour Epicon DA rear shock
- 27 SPeed Shimano Deore Rapid fire/Deore gearing
- Truvativ FireX 3.1 crankset
The Diamond Back XSL FS 2010 Features are:Frame: Alloy Vectra hydroformed frame
Rear Shock: Suntour Epicon DA rear shock
Fork: Suntour Radion LOD 120mm
Stem: FSA stem 80mm length
Speed: 27
Rear Mech: Deore
Front Brake: Quad Dime Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Rear Brake: Quad Dime Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Rims: Rigida Taurus rims
Front Hub: Formula hub
Rear Hub: Formula hub
Tyres: Continental Mountain King 2.2 Front Continental Mountain King 2.2 Rear
What is a Full Suspension Bike?
Theyre designed for a variety of off-road uses: cross-country, trail riding, free riding, downhill riding and north shore riding. They improve comfort, control and efficiency by keeping the wheels in contact with the trail more. This translates to a smoother, faster ride. Suspension travel can range widely with shorter travel more suited to cross-country and the longer travel for DH and Free ride. They can be referred to as FS, full suspension or dual suspension.