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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Diamondback Mission 3 and 2008 Diamondback Mission 3.
- Data limitation
Only 2008 Diamondback Mission 3 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2009 Diamondback Mission 3 has 10 mm more front travel than 2008 Diamondback Mission 3 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.3.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2009 Diamondback Mission 3
2008 Diamondback Mission 3
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Mission 3
Mission 3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$3,050.00
Colors
Anodized Black
Anodized Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
15.5", 17", 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum w/hydroformed TT & butted DT
Hydroformed aluminum
Fork
Fox Talas RL, 100 - 150mm adjustable travel
Rock Shox Pike 454 Dual Air, 140mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23, 6" travel
Fox Float RP23, 6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM Hammerschmidt
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
SRAM X.9 Trigger
Shimano Deore XT 770
Front Derailleur
Internally Geared Crank
Shimano Deore XT 770, top swing
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
Shimano Deore XT 772 Shadow
Crankset
TruVativ Hammerschmidt
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Hammerschmidt
Shimano Deore XT
Cassette
SRAM PG-970
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-971
Shimano HG-93
Pedals
DB Sound alloy
DB Sound alloy
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir CR w/185mm rotor brakes, Avid Elixir CR Hydraulic levers
Shimano Deore XT Disc w/180mm rotor front/Shimano Deore XT Disc w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Zero Stack
1 1/8" integrated Zero stack deep cup
Handlebar
Easton Monkey Lite XC
Easton Monkeylite XC CNT HiRise Carbon
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Easton EA50 31.8
Easton EA50 31.8
Saddle
WTB Pure V Sport
WTB Pure V Sport
Seatpost
Easton EA50 two-bolt, 30.9mm diameter
Easton EA50 two-bolt, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Neau Naim alloy disc 15mm, Rear: Neau Naim alloy disc 10mm
Front: Neau Naim alloy disc 20mm, Rear: Neau Naim alloy disc 10mm
Rims
WTB LaserDisc Trail, 32-hole
WTB Laser Disc Trail, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.30" WTB Prowler MX
26 x 2.3" WTB Prowler MX
Rear Tire
26 x 2.30" WTB Stout
26 x 2.3" WTB Prowler SS
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.