MSRP | $700 | $1,900 | $2,500 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Claris, FSA | Tiagra | 105 |
Drivetrain | 2 × 8 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 |
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Summary | The Diamondback Arden 1, Diamondback Arden 4 Carbon, and Diamondback Arden 5 Carbon are all women’s endurance bikes. The Arden 1 has an aluminum frame and aluminum fork, while the Arden 5 Carbon has better components. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Womens Specific Road Disc, Custom Fully Butted 7005 Series Alloy, Enhanced Performance Geometry (EPG), Formed Top Tube, w/Integrated Headtube and Flat Mount Disc Brake Tab | Diamondback Women's Specific Carbon Monocoque Endurance Road Frame, Internal Cable Routing, 142x12mm Carbon, Flat Mount Drop Outs, w/Taper Headtube, Di2 ready | Diamondback Women's Specific Carbon Monocoque Endurance Road Frame, Internal Cable Routing, 142x12mm Carbon, Flat Mount Drop Outs, w/Taper Headtube, Di2 ready |
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Fork | SPF Airformed Alloy, Bladed Legs, 1.5" Alloy Taper Steerer Tube, with Flat Mount Disc Tab | Diamondback Road Performance, Full Monocoque Carbon "CFT", 12mm Thru-axle Drop Outs, Flat Mount Disc Tabs, 1.5" Tapered Steerer Tube | Diamondback Road Performance, Full Monocoque Carbon "CFT", 12mm Thru-axle Drop Outs, Flat Mount Disc Tabs, 1.5" Tapered Steerer Tube |
Shock | Test | ||
Bottom Bracket | FSA Sealed Cartridge | Shimano Outboard Bearing | Shimano Outboard Bearing |
Headset | FSA No.42B | FSA No.42, Sealed Cartridge | FSA No.42, Sealed Cartridge |
Stem | Diamondback, +/-7° Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore | HED Tour Stem, +/-7° Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore | HED Tour Stem, +/-7° Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore |
Handlebar | 6061 Alloy Road Drop Bar, 31.8mm Bar Bore | HED Tour Flat Top Drop Bar, 31.8 Bar Bore | HED Tour Flat Top Drop Bar, 31.8 Bar Bore |
Saddle | DB Performance Womens Road | Prologo Kappa Evo PAS, T2.0 Chromoly Rail | Prologo Kappa DEA2, w/Chromoly Rails |
Seatpost | Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm | HED Tour, 27.2mm | HED Pro Tour Carbon, 27.2mm |
Pedals | DB Resin Road Platform | ||
Grips | Diamondback EnduranceTape | Diamondback Endurance Gel Tape | Diamondback Endurance Gel Tape |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2000, 8 Speed | Shimano Tiagra RD-4700, 10 Speed | Shimano 105 RD-R7000, 11 Speed, GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris FD-R2000, 31.8mm Band Clamp | Shimano Tiagra FD-4700, 31.8mm Band Clamp | Shimano 105 FD-R7000, 31.8mm Band Clamp |
Crank | FSA Tempo Compact, 50/34T | Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 Compact, 50/34T | Shimano 105 FC-7000 Compact, 50/34T |
Shifters | Shimano Claris ST-2000 Dual Control, 2x8 Speed | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700, Dual Control 2x10 Speed | Shimano 105 ST-R7025, Dual Control 2x11 Speed, Short Reach Lever |
Cassette | Shimano HG50 Cassette, 8 Speed, 11-34T | Shimano HG500 Cassette, 10 Speed, 11-32T | Shimano 105 CS-R7000 Cassette, 11 Speed, 11-32T |
Chain | KMC Z8, 8 Speed | KMC X10, 10 Speed | KMC X11EL, 11 Speed |
Brakes | Tektro Lyra Flat Mount Mechanical Disc, w/160mm Front / 160mm Rear Rotors | TRP Spyre Flat Mount Disc, w/160mm Front / 160mm Rear Rotors | Shimano 105 ST-R7070, w/160mm Front / 160mm Rear Rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris ST-2000 | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 | Shimano 105 ST-R7025, Short Reach Levers |
Rims | Diamondback Equation R, 28h, Doublewall | HED Flanders C2+ Disc, 24h | HED Flanders C2+ Disc, 24h |
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Spokes | 14g Stainless Steel | 14g Stainless Steel | 2.0/1.8/2.0 Butted Stainless Steel |
Front Hub | 28h Alloy, Quick Release | 24h Alloy, Sealed Cartridge, 12mm Thru-axle | 24h Alloy, Sealed Cartridge, Center Lock, 12mm Thru-axle |
Rear Hub | 28h Alloy, Quick Release, Cassette | 24h Alloy, Sealed Cartridge, 142x12mm Thru-axle, Cassette | 24h Alloy, Sealed Cartridge, Center Lock, 142x12mm Thru-axle, Cassette |
Tires | Diamondback Century, 30tpi Wire Bead, 700x28c | Continental Ultra Sport II, Folding, 700x28c | Continental Grand Sport Race, Folding, 700x28c |