Diamondback Podium 2 Road Bike 700c Wheels (Black/Blue)

Diamondback Podium 2 Road Bike 700c Wheels (Black/Blue) Review

Diamondback Podium 2 Road Bike 700c Wheels (Black/Blue) Feature

• Road bike with lightweight aluminum frame and compact road geometry
• DBR carbon fork with alloy steerer; FSA Vero compact crankset
• Shimano Tiagra derailleurs with 9-speed dual control shifters
• 700c Michelin Dynamic tires and Equation R17 aluminum rims
• Available in 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, and 60cm sizes

Bred from road racing, the Diamondback Podium 2 serves up the perfect balance of performance, quality, and value. Ideal for club rides, commuting, benefit rides, fitness, or recreation, the Podium 2 is outfitted with such features as a lightweight aluminum road frame with compact road geometry, a DBR carbon fork with an alloy steerer, an FSA Vero compact crankset, Shimano Tiagra derailleurs with nine-speed dual control shifters, and Equation R17 aluminum rims with stainless-steel spokes. There's no better way to find your place atop the podium than with the Podium 2.

The Diamondback Podium 2 sports a lightweight aluminum road frame with compact road geometry.

Specifications

• Sizes: 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
• Frame: DBR custom fully butted 7005 alloy performance road geometry frame, formed top tube
• Fork: DBR Podium performance carbon, alloy steerer
• Rear shock: N/A
• Cranks: FSA Vero compact, 50/34t
• Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
• Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra 9-speed
• Shifter: Shimano Tiagra dual control, 9-speed
• Brakes: Tektro R530 dual pivot
• Gear: Shimano HG50 9-speed (12-25t)
• Rims: 28H (front), 28H Equation R17 (rear)
• Tires: Michelin Dynamic 700 x 23c
• Pedals: Shimano 505 clipless
• Handlebar: DBR drop bar road, 31.8
• Stem: DBR 3D forged, +/- 7 degree, 31.8
• Seatpost: DBR performance post, alloy micro adjust 27.2mm
• Seat: DBR performance road
• Headset: Semi sealed 1-1/8 inches
• Colors: Blue/black
• Chain: KMC-Z99
• Hubset: 28H alloy QR (front), 28H alloy QR cassette (rear)
• Spokes: Black 14g stainless steel
• Grips: DBR Cork with gel
• Extras: Owner's manual, chainstay protector, clear coat, water bottle mounts

Diamondback Podium 2 Geometry
Size	50cm	52cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	60cm
Seat tube length	470mm	490mm	510mm	530mm	550mm	570mm
Standover height	735mm	750mm	780mm	820mm	830mm	1120mm
Top tube length	515mm	530mm	545mm	560mm	575mm	590mm
Head tube length	115mm	135mm	150mm	165mm	180mm	205mm
Head angle	72 degrees	72.3 degrees	72.7 degrees	73 degrees	73 degrees	73 degrees
Seat angle	75 degrees	74 degrees	73 degrees	73 degrees	73 degrees	72.5 degrees
Wheel base	967mm	968mm	975mm	984mm	998mm	1,009mm
Chainstay length	405mm	405mm	405mm	405mm	405mm	405mm
Fork offset	45mm	45mm	45mm	45mm	45mm	45mm
BB height	260mm	260mm	260mm	260mm	260mm	260mm
Stem length	80mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm	120mm
Handlebar width	400mm	400mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm
Crank length	165mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm
Seat post length	300mm	300mm	300mm	300mm	300mm	300mm

Bred from road racing, the 2011 Podium 2 serves up the perfect balance of performance, quality, and value.  Ideal for club rides, commuting, benefit rides, fitness, or recreation there is a Podium for you. Featuring road compact geometry, a light weight 7005 aluminum frames, a DBR carbon fork, FSA Vero compact crank set and Shimano Tiagra rear derailleur and 9-spd dual control shifters, there's no better way to find your place atop the podium.