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ROAD BIKE PART REVIEWS | Diamondback Podium 7 SL Bike Frameset

24 Oct

ROAD BIKE PART REVIEWS | Diamondback Podium 7 SL Bike Frameset

Product Features

  • AMMPSL Carbon Monocoque Competition Road Frame
  • AMMP CFT Carbon Podium Fork w/ Carbon Taper Steerer Tube
  • FSA No.42 Taper headset
  • Di2 semi-integrated cable routing
  • Alloy Seat Clamp

Product Description

AMMP + ORC = Light, Strong and Responsive The Diamondback Podium 7 is our top of the line carbon competition road racing machine. When we first set out planning this project we all agreed that the goal was to create the ultimate road frame. From the aggressive carbon shapes to the latest internal cable housing design, we made this product with no expenses spared. Some of the highlighted features include its sub 900 gram frame to the newly designed tapered Continuous Fiber Technology full carbon fork with integrated carbon crown race. The Podium will surely continue its legacy of winning races at the highest levels of the sport. The process began with many discussions on how to make a carbon road bike more user and performance friendly not just for the top racers of the world but also the weekend road warriors that ride thousands of miles a year. At the same time we strive to maintain the ride quality that is a trademark of Diamondback Podium bikes. We looked at the handling, feel, weight, geometry of each frame and each size so we can make sure every product has our signature Diamondback feel. We then do conceptual sketches, 3D Modeling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and then refine it some more before we even make the first steel mold. We set clear and concise goals to make the Podium a world-class frame and we strive to make an already incredible product…better. That is the Diamondback Design Philosophy…

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ROAD BIKE REVIEWS ONLINE | 2011 GT GTR Series 1 Road Bike

23 Oct

ROAD BIKE REVIEWS ONLINE | 2011 GT GTR Series 1 Road Bike

2011 GT GTR Series 1 Road Bike
If you’re serious about your riding the GT GTR Series 1 is the ideal choice. It sports a strong and durable hydroformed aluminum frame, resilient carbon fork, and Shimano Ultegra drivetrain with a compact crankset. Any way you look at it, you’d better look fast, because these babies really move.
  • New GTR Compact Design with Smooth Welded Hydroformed 6061 Butted Tubing
  • GT Carbon with Tapered Threadless Carbon Steerer.
  • Shimano Ultegra STI drive train
  • Ultegra 10-speed Compact Crank 50/34
  • Mavic Aksium Wheel set
FRAME: NEW 6061 Aluminum GTR Compact Design Frame with Smooth Welded Hydroformed Tubing
FORK: GT Carbon with 1 1/8″ Threadless Carbon Steerer
HEADSET: Integrated TH Sealed Bearing
CRANKSET: Ultegra Compact Crank 50/34t 2 piece Design Gray color
BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano Press Fit
SHIFTERS: Shimano Ultegra STI 10-speed
LEVERS: Shimano Ultegra STI
HANDLEBAR: Ritchey Logic, 6061, black anodized
STEM: GT Design, 3-D Forged, with 4 Bolt Face Plate
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Compact
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Ultegra 10-speed
CASSETTE: Shimano 10-speed, 12-25t
BRAKES: Tektro “Skeleton” Forged Dual pivot
WHEELSET: Mavic Aksium
TIRES: Vittoria Rubino II
PEDALS: None
SEATPOST: Ritchey 2 bolt
SADDLE: Fizik Pave CX, manganese rails
CHAIN: Shimano HG-73 10-speed
GRIPS/TAPE: Black Cork
RACK MOUNTS: None

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