Written by:
Liam E.
Last updated:
August 9, 2020
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The Diamondback Axis XE is a perfect mountain bike for beginners that are interested in starting mountain-biking more seriously. You will get great combination of quality components for affordable price.
Multiple body sizes.
Quality components.
Hydraulic brakes.
Lacks geometry for bigger jumps/drops.
With fast 27.5 inch wheels and butted Aluminum frame (6061-T6), the Diamondback Axis XE is very light-weight and agile mountain bicycle, packed with high-end components.
Equipped with Shimano Altus front derailleur and SRAM X4 rear derailleur, you will have enjoyable shifting experience through 24 gear combinations. The Axis XE can handle a lot of stuff that you throw at it, but be careful on bigger jumps or drops (especially if you are a beginner).
See Diamondback listings on Amazon – here.
aluminum
27.5 inch SR Suntour XCR-LO with 100mm travel
Suntour XCT
SRAM X-4 8-speed trigger
SRAM X-4 for 8-speed
SRAM Pg-820 8-speed
Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes
27.5 inch 32h double-wall
27.5 inches by 2.5 inches Schwalbe Rapid Rob
DB Flat Bar
KMC Z82
The Diamondback Axis XE is a perfect mountain bike for beginners that are interested in starting mountain-biking more seriously. You will get great combination of quality components for affordable price.