2019 Diamondback

Century 2

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$999
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Century 2
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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 2

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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VeloNews
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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Rider Notes
Century 2 rider review

Aug 2023 · Jim Dorcey

Nice bike for the price, have ridden it on a regular basis since purchasing it directly from Diamondback. Easy assembly after receipt. Very stiff fo

Highs
  • Good value for a Sora groupset aluminum frame road bike.

Lows
  • Diamondback has discontinued their road bikes and no longer offer parts for this model.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

DB Road Disc, Custom Fully Butted 7005 Series Alloy, Enhanced Performance Geometry (EPG), Formed Top Tube, w/Integrated Headtube and Flat Mount Disc Brake Tab, 142x12mm Thru-axle Drop Outs

Fork

SPF Airformed Alloy, Bladed Legs, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer Tube, with Flat Mount Disc Tab and 12mm Thru Axle

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Outboard Bearing

Headset

FSA No.42B

Stem

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

Handlebar

HED Tour Flat Top Drop Bar, 31.8 Bar Bore

Saddle

Prologo Nago RS, Steel Rail

Seatpost

HED Tour, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy Road Platform

Grips

Diamondback Endurance Gel Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora RD-R3000, 9 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora FD-R3000, 31.8mm Band Clamp

Crank

Shimano Sora FC-R3000 Compact, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano Sora ST-R3000 Dual Control, 2x9 Speed

Cassette

Shimano HG400 Cassette, 9 Speed, 11-32T

Chain

KMC Z9, 9 Speed

Brakes

Tektro Lyra Flat Mount Mechanical Disc, w/160mm Front / 160mm Rear Rotors

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora ST-R3000

Wheels
Rims

HED Flanders C2+ Disc, 28h

Spokes

14g Stainless Steel

Front Hub

24h Alloy, 12mm Thru-axle

Rear Hub

24h Alloy, 142x12mm Thru-axle, Cassette

Tires

Diamondback Century, 60tpi Folding Bead, 700x28c

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