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Diamondback Mason 2

Diamondback Mason 2
  • Color: Red
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The Mason 2 is a hardtail that can be ridden aggressively on the kind of trails you might have thought require a full-suspension bike. This trail bike is a fun-loving brawler, yet it practically floats over the rough stuff thanks to its ultra-wide, plus-size 27.5x2.8-inch tires.

We hung all manner of rowdy-ready parts on its rugged aluminum frame. The Mason 2 rolls atop our Blanchard 38R tubeless-ready wheels and comes equipped with a RockShox Judy Gold RL 120mm travel fork. A SRAM NX 1x11-speed drivetrain paired with Race Face cranks keeps you motoring uphill and down. Stay on your line thanks to the SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes. The Mason 2 is ready to rumble.

- Light and strong aluminum frame with precision-enhancing 148x12 Boost dropouts and rear thru-axle
- RockShox Judy Gold RL eats up bumps with its 120mm of plush travel
- Race Face cranks and SRAM NX 1x11 drivetrain makes for simple and efficient shifting
- Plenty of stopping power, courtesy of SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes
- Diamondback's Blanchard 38R wheels and Vee Rubber T-Fatty 2.8" tires offer insanely good grip

Plus-size rims and tires

Wider than standard yet narrower than fat, plus-size rims and tires hit the sweet spot in grip, stability, and speed, giving you more confidence on technical terrain. Compared to a standard tire you’ll feel grip in places you wouldn’t expect thanks to a bigger contact patch and greater rollover clearance. More air volume allows lower tire pressures which softens bumps and increases float on sand or snow. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, the benefits of plus-size tires and rims will amplify your mountain biking fun.

Dropper posts

A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.

Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.

Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.

Specs

Frame Mason 27.5" Plus 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Aluminum w/ Double Butted Formed Top Tube, Down Tube, Seatstays, Tapered Head Tube, ISCG-05 Tabs, w/Replaceable Hanger
Fork Rockshox Judy Gold RL, 120mm Travel, Solo Air Spring, External Rebound Adjust w/ Turnkey Lockout, Magnesium Lowers, Alloy 1.5" Tapered Steerer Tube
Headset FSA NO.57, Sealed Cartridge for Tapered Headtube
Axles Front: 110 x 15mm Boost thru-axle
Rear: 148 x 12mm Boost thru-axle
Rims/Wheels Diamondback Blanchard 38R, Tubeless Ready, 32h
Hubs Front: 32h Alloy, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, w/CNC Disc Mount
Rear: 32h Alloy, 2 Sealed Cartridge Bearing, for SRAM XD w/CNC Disc Mount
Spokes 14g Stainless Steel
Tires Vee Rubber T-Fatty 27.5x2.8" tires
Crankset Raceface Æffect Cinch
Chainrings Steel 30T Narrow Wide
Bottom Bracket Raceface Outboard Bearing
Chain KMC X11EL, 11 Speed
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX X-Horizon, 11 Speed
Cassette/Rear Cogs SRAM PG1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T
Shifters SRAM NX 11 Speed X-Actuation Trigger
Handlebars DB35 Alloy, 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore
Tape/Grips New DB "Flanged" Lock-on, 135mm Silcone
Stem DB35 Alloy, 60mm, 35mm Bar Bore
Brake Levers SRAM Level Hydraulic Levers w/ Tooled Reach Adjust
Brakes SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc, w/180mm Centerline Rotors
Pedals DB4L Alloy Platform w/ Replaceable Pins
Saddle DB Race M-series Saddle
Seat Post JD 7075 Alloy Internal Dropper, w/ 1x Lever, 30.9mm
Accessories & Extras Tool Kit

* Subject to change without notice.

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