2017 Diamondback

Podium Vitesse Disc

A carbon frame general road bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$3,199
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Podium Vitesse Disc
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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 Vitesse Disc

37 mph

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Reviews
Road Bike Action
BIKE TEST: DIAMONDBACK PODIUM VITESSE

Aug 2017 · Troy Templin

Diamondback brings an affordable jack of all trades

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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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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, Thru-axle Carbon Drop Outs, w/ Flat Mount Disc, Taper Headtube & Press-Fit 30 BB

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

DBR AmmP+ Carbon Competition Road Fork, Thru-axle Carbon Drop Outs, Flat Mount Disc Tabs 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/ Ti-ROX 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 Ultegra RD-6800, 11 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra FD-6800, Braze-on

Crank

Shimano Ultegra FC-6800, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra ST-RS685, Dual Control, 2x11 Speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra CS-6800, 11 Speed, 11-28T

Chain

Shimano HG701, 11 Speed

Brakes

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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra ST-RS685

Wheels
Rims

HED Ardennes Plus LT Disc, Clincher

Spokes

HED Stainless Steel

Front Hub

HED Ardennes Plus LT Disc, 18h

Rear Hub

HED Ardennes Plus LT Disc, 24h, Cassette

Tires

Continental Ultra Sport II, Folding, 700x25c

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