Upon seeing the new Diamondback Mission Pro in my garage, a friend and downhiller remarked, “Diamondback’s back? Who knew?” Diamondback has had a design renaissance in recent years, producing a series ...

Diamondback’s Knucklebox bikes have been around for a while, and it shows in the slightly tall geometry. The Mission has often struggled with its weight as a trail bike, but for 2012 it’s been ...

Diamondback’s Mission has been a sturdy, top-value hardcore bike for several years – and this entry-level 2014 version is the best yet. The stout mainframe and swingarm dance to the tune of a low and ...