Diamondback

Mission Pro Complete Mountain Bike - 2017

Formidable descents with sharp drop-offs, loose rocks, and intimidating hits are suddenly a whole lot easier when you're piloting the beastly Diamondback Mission Pro Complete Mountain Bike. Pegged as Diamondback's premiere long-travel enduro rig, the Mission Pro eats up rocky stretches of singletrack and devours the steepest trail sections without feeling unnerving at speed, thanks to its 160 millimeters of Knucklebox Suspension paired with a T6 weapons-grade aluminum frame for stout reassurance when you're rallying through the rough stuff.

Looking at the Mission Pro's geometry figures, you'll find it's firmly pegged as an enduro sled with its slackened 66.5-degree head tube angle and lengthened wheelbase providing stability to hold your line at speed. However, it still pedals relatively well for its slackened, gravity-devouring stature, courtesy of a 73.5-degree seat tube angle placing you in an optimal position to lay power down on uphill sections. And even though it's not the lightest bike in its class, you can easily take the Mission Pro on all-day adventures with thousands of feet of both climbing and descending.

Compared to others in the all-mountain/enduro category, the Mission Pro is equipped with a premium parts spec that would normally cost a few thousand more. Diamondback saves you money on the build by retaining their aluminum frame instead of going to carbon, which then translates to a nicer component spec. In fact, you'll find a Fox Factory 36 Fork paired with a Fox Float X2 Factory Shock for a smooth, supple sensation with ample stiffness up front for plowing through rocky terrain at speed.

Diamondback equips it with a Shimano XT 1x11 drivetrain with a wide range 11 to 42-tooth cassette, which gives you plenty of gear range for rides consisting of extended descents followed by long climbs back up. Additionally, you'll find the tried-and-true stopping power of Shimano XT brakes, plus the dependable strength and lightweight efficiency of a Race Face Turbine R aluminum wheelset.