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Podium 650c
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and promax rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$399| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 650c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Promax Rim |
Summary
The Diamondback Podium series is recognized for its race-ready performance, blending aero efficiency with responsive handling. Reviews highlight its stiff chassis and versatile ride quality, though some note a front wheel tendency to lift in turns. The collaboration with HED for components and the bike's aero tube shaping are frequently praised, alongside its competitive spec for the price.
Subtle aero tube shaping
Responsive handling
Top-notch kit for the price
Versatile internal cable routing system
Surprisingly comfortable ride for a race bike
Front wheel has a tendency to want to lift out of turns
Unrealistic gear ratios
Mismatched red finish
Rattles inside the top tube on bumps
We know what you're thinking: A $7,500 road bike from... Diamondback?Bicycling
Diamondback desperates wants the Podium Equipe to be perceived as a top-shelf race bike – and to be honest, it’s plenty capable of racing at the highest levels of the sport.
BikeRadarThe Podium Vitesse is an all-arounder in every sense of the word.
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Aug 2017 · Troy Templin
Diamondback brings an affordable jack of all trades
May 2016 · VeloNews.com
The Podium Vitesse is an all-arounder in every sense of the word. Though it has aero cues, it strikes a balance similar to that of the old Trek Madone,
May 2016 · William Tracy
The Podium Vitesse is an all-arounder in every sense of the word. Though it has aero cues, it strikes a balance.
Jan 2016 · Mike Yozell
There's one word you need to know for this racey road bike: whoosh!
Nov 2015 · James Huang
Very good but still perhaps not quite good enough. Buy if you're able to find it at a deep discount and have enough horsepower to push around the ridiculous gearing
Class-competitive stiffness and weight, great handling, enticing spec sheet
Unrealistic gear ratios, mismatched red finish, so-so value
Sep 2015 · Jeff Bartlett
A close look at Guillaume Boivin's ride. The 2015 national road champion races on Optum presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies on a bike befitting someone wearing the maple-leaf jersey.
| Frame | 6061 Alloy frame w/replacable hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | Jr. Aero Alloy straight blade Alloy SteerTube |
| Bottom Bracket | Square Taper - 5pc |
| Headset | 1 1/8 Threadless |
| Stem | Alloy Ahead 60mm, 25.4 Bar Bore |
| Handlebar | Alloy, 380mm Wide x 100mm Drop |
| Saddle | Jr. Equip Saddle |
| Seatpost | Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin |
| Grips | Cork Tape w/ Gel |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8 spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, top pull, 31.9 |
| Crank | 165mm Alloy Arm 38/48 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano 8spd 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC HG51 |
| Brakes | Promax Mini V brakes Type: Promax Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimamo Claris, w/ Tektro Flat Levers |
| Rims | DB Equation R 650C |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g |
| Front Hub | 32H QR |
| Tires | Kenda K191, 650x23c (23-571) |
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Last updated March 7
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