Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Diamondback Sortie 3

Velopedia Archive ID 13649

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Diamondback
Model	Sortie 3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	13649
Colors	Mattin Red
Sizes	15.5", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Hydroformed aluminum
Fork	Fox 32 FRL, 100mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum, single crown
Rear shock	Fox Float RP2, 4" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano LX
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore, top swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT
Crankset	TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	TruVativ GIGA pipe
Cassette	SRAM PG-950
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	SRAM PC-971
Pedals	DB Sound alloy

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Disc w/6" Rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" integrated integrated
Handlebar	Easton EA30
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Easton EA50 31.8mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado
Seatpost	Easton EA50, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Alloy disc
Rims	Mavic XM317, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Michelin XC Dry 2
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.