2017 Diamondback

Century

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

$949
Weight22.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Century
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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)

39 mph

Century

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

DBR Road Disc, Custom Fully Butted 7005 Series Alloy, Enhanced Performance Geometry (EPG), Formed Top Tube, w/ Integrated Headtube and Flat Mount Disc Brake Tab

Fork

DBR Podium SPF Airformed Alloy, Bladed Legs, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer Tube, w/ Flat Mount Disc Tab

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

DBR Performance Road

Seatpost

HED Tour, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo Alloy Road

Grips

EVA Cork w/ Gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora RD-R3000, 9 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora FD-3500, 31.8mm Band Clamp

Crank

Shimano Sora FC-3550 Compact, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano Sora ST-3500 Dual Control, 2x9 Speed

Cassette

Shimano HG200 Cassette, 9 Speed, 11-32T

Chain

KMC Z99, 9 Speed

Brakes

Tektro Lyra Flat Mount Mechanical Disc, w/ 160mm Front / 140mm Rear Rotors

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora ST-3500

Wheels
Rims

28h Equation R, Doublewall

Spokes

14g Stainless Steel

Front Hub

28h Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount

Rear Hub

28h Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount, Cassette

Tires

Michelin Dynamic Sport, 700x28c

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