Spoke with my shop today and they are out of 2009 frames. They say the 2010's are due out soon and the updates are "worth the wait" as I'm told. Anyone have any news on this/ pics? The diamondback blog tells me nothing nor twitter.
Sure looks like it!DavidNeiles said:Wait, does the Mission have a 1.5 tapered headtube?!
I love the colors!!paulieg said:Sory 'bout the lag time here, guys and gals... No good excuses.
Anyways, 2010 Mission - it's a large-volume air can FOX shock - designed for an air shock only. Yep, both the Mission and Sorite platforms are refined designs all around, but still single-pivot 4-bar systems. Attached images show the new Knuckle Box bell cranks.
The Sortie does have asym. stays, too.
Both frames are stiffer, lighter, which ultimately means higher stiffness-to-weight ratio (which is awesome), and the leverage ratio on the rear shock is lowered with the new shocks and chain stays designs.
I'll have some to look at and demo at the next race here in WA (Rosalyn MTB fest) this coming weekend if anyone wants to come out/fly out and try 'em!