2017 Diamondback

Century 5 Carbon

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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39 mph

Century 5 Carbon

39 mph

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Reviews
Velo
Diamondback Century 5 Ultegra

May 2016 · VeloNews.com

Though Diamondback is now a few years into its road-bike efforts, the Century surprised several testers who still know DB as a BMX and mountain bike

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Reviewed: Diamondback Century 5 Ultegra

Apr 2016 · John Bradley

Though Diamondback is now a few years into its road-bike efforts, the Century surprised several testers who still know DB as a BMX and MTB brand.

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Diamondback Century Sport

Mar 2015 · Whit Yost

An all-rounder that maxes out the value—and the fun

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

DB Carbon Monocoque Endurance Road Frame, Internal Cable Routing, 142x12mm Carbon Drop Outs, w/ Taper Headtube, Di2 Compatible

Fork

DB Road Performance, Full Monocoque Carbon "CFT", 12mm Thru-axle Drop Outs, Flat Mount Disc Tabs, 1.5" Tapered Steerer Tube

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Outboard Bearing

Headset

FSA NO.42, Sealed Cartridge for Tapered Headtube

Stem

HED Tour Stem, +/-7° Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore

Handlebar

HED Tour Flat Top Drop Bar, 31.8 Bar Bore

Saddle

Prologo Scratch Pro, w/TiROX Rail

Seatpost

HED Tour, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo Alloy Road

Grips

EVA Cork w/ Gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra RD-6800, 11 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra FD-6800, 31.8mm Band Clamp

Crank

Shimano Ultegera FC-6800 Compact, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano ST-RS685, Dual Control 2x11 Speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra CS-6800 Cassette, 11 Speed, 11-32T

Chain

KMC X11EL, 11 Speed

Brakes

Shimano BR-RS805 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc, w/ 160mm Front / 140mm Rear Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano ST-RS685

Wheels
Rims

HED Flanders C2+ Disc, 24h

Spokes

14g Stainless Steel

Front Hub

24h Alloy, Sealed Cartridge, HighLow Flange, 12mm Thru-axle w/ Center Lock Disc Mount

Rear Hub

24h Alloy, Sealed Cartridge, HighLow Flange, 142x12mm Thru-axle, w/ Center Lock Disc Mount, Cassette

Tires

Continental Grand Sport Race, Folding, 700x28c

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