2017 Diamondback

Podium Equipe

A carbon frame general road bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDura-Ace
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
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

(climbing)

41 mph

Podium Equipe

37 mph

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Reviews
VeloNews
Buyer's Guide 2017: Diamondback Podium Vitesse

May 2017 · William Tracy

In last year’s Buyer’s Guide we called the Podium Vitesse a pleasant surprise, which means this year we need to stop being so surprised that Diamondback’s

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Velo
Diamondback Podium Vitesse

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,

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Bicycling
Tested: Diamondback Podium Equipe

Jan 2016 · Mike Yozell

There's one word you need to know for this racey road bike: whoosh!

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BikeRadar
Diamondback Podium Equipe review review

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

Highs
  • Class-competitive stiffness and weight, great handling, enticing spec sheet

Lows
  • Unrealistic gear ratios, mismatched red finish, so-so value

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
2015 Tour of Alberta tech: Guillaume Boivin's Diamondback Podium Equipe

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.

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Road Bike Action
First Ride: Diamondback Podium Equipe

May 2015 · R BA

Second generation Podium targets better aero efficiency

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

DB AMMP+ Carbon Technology, Specific Modulous, Monocoque Competition Road Frame, UCI Certified, Di2/EPS Compatible Internal Cable Routing, Carbon Drop Outs, w/ Taper Headtube & Press-Fit 30 BB

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

DBR AmmP+ Carbon Competition Road Fork, Carbon Drop Outs, w/ 1.5" Taper Carbon Steerer Tube, Continuous Fiber Technology (CFT)

Bottom Bracket

Praxis PF30-Shimano Conversion

Headset

FSA NO.42, Sealed Cartridge for Tapered Headtube

Stem

HED Pro Tour, 7050 Alloy, +/-7° Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore

Handlebar

HED Pro Tour, 6061-T6 Alloy, 80mm Reach, 135mm Drop, 31.8mm Bar Bore

Saddle

Prologo Zero-II, w/ Carbon Nack Rails

Seatpost

HED Pro Tour Carbon, Di2 Battery Compatible, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo Alloy Road

Grips

EVA Cork w/ Gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace RD-9000, 11 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9000, Braze-on

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace ST-9001, Dual Control, 2x11 Speed

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000, 11 Speed Cassette, 11-28T

Chain

Shimano HG900, 11 Speed

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000, Caliper

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace ST-9000

Wheels
Rims

HED Jet 4 Plus, SCT, Clincher

Spokes

HED Stainless Steel

Front Hub

HED Jet 4 Plus, 18h

Rear Hub

HED Jet 4 Plus, 24h, Cassette

Tires

Continental Attack Front, 700x23c / Force Rear, 700x24c

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