Diamondback Podium 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Diamondback
Model Podium
First production 2001
Bike category Cyclo-cross
Bike sub-category Cyclo-cross
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Parts And Accessories Diamondback Podium Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
- xlarge
- xsmall
- xxsmall


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 29c Geax Blade
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Avid Shorty 4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Drop Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki DX-4

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 36/48 Teeth
Sugino CD-2 500
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 13 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback Podium Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeEVO OS Butted Aluminum With Disc Tabs

Other Specs of Diamondback Podium

Component group setsCross Mix
Available colors - Team Scheme
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo M8
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKoski Fastback
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Diamondback Podium bike review

Diamondback produced the Podium bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,079.00.
Podium bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , small , xlarge , xsmall and xxsmall .
Diamondback Cyclo-cross Podium can be found in a few colors, among these colors Team Scheme .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 29c Geax Blade tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Aluminum disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum drop bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Podium to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino CD-2 500, 36/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Diamondback, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.