Diamondback Podium 1.0 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Diamondback
Model Podium 1.0
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Diamondback Podium 1.0 Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- 62 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RX-100 Levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya ADX-510
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tioga Expert

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano RX-100
Gear shift leversShimano RX-100 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Diamondback Podium 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano RX-100
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RX-100 SS
Fork material Sloping Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeSpinner

Other Specs of Diamondback Podium 1.0

Component group setsShimano RX-100
Available colors - Acid blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsLook PM-136
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Lee Chi SP-700


Diamondback Podium 1.0 bike review

Diamondback produced the Podium 1.0 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,250.00.
Podium 1.0 bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and 62 cm (centimeters).
Diamondback Road Podium 1.0 can be found in one single color which is Acid blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya ADX-510, 32-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Hsin Lung alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Podium 1.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RX-100, 42/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Diamondback, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RX-100 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.