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Diamondback Podium

The Diamondback Podium is the official bike of top pro racing US team Optum KBS. For 2015 all their carbon road bikes, from top tier down to entree level, will be using the same frame. This was a 2014 model I got from Performance Bikes, I completely gutted the frame with new parts from another bike I own. With the new saddle and seatpost (shown in the other pictures) the bike weighs 13.3 pounds. SRAM red 10 spd groupset.

Frame:
52cm DBR AMMP SL Carbon Technology, Specific Modulous, Monocoque Competition Road Frame, internal cable routing, Press-Fit 30 BB

Fork/Headset:
DBR AmmP+ Carbon Competition Road Fork, FSA headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
FSA compact K Force- light, PF30 ceramic bearings

Pedals:
Nashbar, Alp d'Huez Pedals (210g/pair)

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
FSA Super Chainrings 50/34, KMC X10sl Chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM red Front and Rear Derailuers, SRAM red Brifters, Aican Cables

Handlebars/Stem:
Velobuild Handlebars, Deda Traforato Tape, Hylix Ultralight Alloy stem (100g)

Saddle/Seatpost:
SMP carbon saddle copy (135g), Ultralight 6K Cycles Butted Alloy seatpost (104g)

Brakes:
Planet X CNC Brakes (200g/pair)

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Far Sports Front Carbon Rim, Bitex Edhubs, Sapim Spokes, Michelin Pro 4 service course Tires

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Far Sports Rear Carbon Rim, Bitex Edhubs, Sapim Spokes, Michelin Pro 4 service course Tires

More Info:
The fist picture still shows a heavier carbon seatpost and a Tioga Spyder saddle. The rest of the pics are up to date.

Added by aealbert. Last updated over 8 years ago.

6 Comments

rms13

rms13 says:

Impressive build DB doesn't get any respect in road bike world but the Podiums are nice bikes

Posted over 8 years ago

aealbert

aealbert says:

Thanks, yes that's true, hopefully team Optum KBS changes that perception.

Posted over 8 years ago

eddie_alarid

eddie_alarid says:

Love the look!

Posted over 8 years ago

aealbert

aealbert says:

Thanks!

Posted over 8 years ago

Deluxe

Deluxe says:

When I read Diamondback, I definitely wasnt expecting this. Nice!

Posted over 8 years ago

aealbert

aealbert says:

Yeah, they're really more known for their mountain bikes. This is the frame that got them in the game.

Posted over 8 years ago