First up is the XTS Moto
The successful XTS model has been undergoing some big changes for 2009, the new frame features are listed below
- New lighter, stronger construction
- Geometry tweaked, based on the Sabbath
- Adjustable head/BB height via sliding shock mount
- Sabbath inspired hydro formed top tube
- New hardcore 30mm pivot bearings
“The bike has been a year in development and testing process by our riders, all this has proven worth while as the bike in both its Freeride and DH form rides sweet” Mike Sanderson Diamondback Product Manager.
and secondly we have the XSL
The XSL is the perfect trail centre bike, its 5” travel and single pivot swing arm set up provide a great climbing and better descending bike. This year the bike has a new stiffer swing arm inspired by the new XTS frame, the front triangle is the same as the new 2009 Axis and Apex.
The production bike will be setup with top end parts from Rock Shox, WTB, FSA, Quad……and the list goes on look out for the full production models soon.
Diamondback are looking real good this year and these new rigs look set to be great rides for 2009. Look out for a ride test in a future issue of Wideopen!
