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04-23-14, 06:13 AM
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Alright, guys, let'er rip. It's a 2012 diamondback podium 7 frame with DA9000. Just finished putting her together, and went for my first ride yesterday - I'm really happy with how she rides, but curious to know if a Diamondback roadbike can ever be considered hot 
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04-23-14, 06:31 AM
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Thanks for the reply, it's a beaut. If I can ask one other question... Do you find the jump between cogs to be a bit much in the easier gears? I have a set of RL's that I run tubeless for training and Fondo's with big gravel climbs that I'm thinking of putting an 11-32 on, but will also have to retrofit the cage from a GS on to my 9070 derailleur.
I actually haven't ridden with the 11-32 cassette yet, as my 11-28 is what I typically run. I have a ride with some climbing this weekend so I'll get to play with it then. Looking at the setup though, I expect the jumps to be slightly wider than preferred, but I figure it's worth it for a bailout gear.
04-23-14, 06:34 AM
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The Kelly guys around here ride Diamondbacks. I think they are hot.
04-23-14, 06:46 AM
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Yeah, I love how the color worked out. It was worth the wait
I actually haven't ridden with the 11-32 cassette yet, as my 11-28 is what I typically run. I have a ride with some climbing this weekend so I'll get to play with it then. Looking at the setup though, I expect the jumps to be slightly wider than preferred, but I figure it's worth it for a bailout gear.
I actually haven't ridden with the 11-32 cassette yet, as my 11-28 is what I typically run. I have a ride with some climbing this weekend so I'll get to play with it then. Looking at the setup though, I expect the jumps to be slightly wider than preferred, but I figure it's worth it for a bailout gear.
I've been studying your photo...
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04-23-14, 06:50 AM
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Looks like 105 crank with Di2, haha.
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04-23-14, 07:07 AM
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Alright, guys, let'er rip. It's a 2012 diamondback podium 7 frame with DA9000. Just finished putting her together, and went for my first ride yesterday - I'm really happy with how she rides, but curious to know if a Diamondback roadbike can ever be considered hot
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04-23-14, 08:04 AM
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Alright, guys, let'er rip. It's a 2012 diamondback podium 7 frame with DA9000. Just finished putting her together, and went for my first ride yesterday - I'm really happy with how she rides, but curious to know if a Diamondback roadbike can ever be considered hot
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04-23-14, 08:13 AM
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Hoods look correct to me. Shimano recommends the hoods be level. If he moved it up, then it wouldn't level and if moved it down, again wouldn't be level. If he wants to move it up, he probably should consider switching out the ergo for compact then.
But the handlebar wrap, I'd change to white to match the EASTON white lettering or just go stealth, all black. But it's still a sexy bike. It's got the look for a Tarmac without the toptube going down so ridiculously low. But it's not so curved to be too feminine wussy like a Bianchi or Wilier. It's a nice blend. also the angle of the straight fork, sexy. Looks more aggressive than my bike's front end. I like the look of beefy forks compared to the super thin ones that some of the big names are going for to supposedly provide more flex at the tips, aka Giant/Cannondale.
Looks like an open frame to me. Which is it? How many miles do you have on it? How does it feel?
I like that you chose to disrupt the whole stealth look with the cable housing. Very aggressive, mean looking bike. That's what a man's bike should look like. Not something you should change or could do anything about since the Rival crank is nice. Would have been nicer if the chainrings were more silver to match your rear derailleur. I like silver components
But the handlebar wrap, I'd change to white to match the EASTON white lettering or just go stealth, all black. But it's still a sexy bike. It's got the look for a Tarmac without the toptube going down so ridiculously low. But it's not so curved to be too feminine wussy like a Bianchi or Wilier. It's a nice blend. also the angle of the straight fork, sexy. Looks more aggressive than my bike's front end. I like the look of beefy forks compared to the super thin ones that some of the big names are going for to supposedly provide more flex at the tips, aka Giant/Cannondale.
I like that you chose to disrupt the whole stealth look with the cable housing. Very aggressive, mean looking bike. That's what a man's bike should look like. Not something you should change or could do anything about since the Rival crank is nice. Would have been nicer if the chainrings were more silver to match your rear derailleur. I like silver components
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04-23-14, 08:19 AM
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Maybe my computer screen changes the angle because those hoods do not look remotely close to level.
04-23-14, 08:19 AM
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Sure it can be. I personally don't love it or hate it. Something about your set up that has nothing to do with my opinion (more of an observation) is that your hoods look pretty low as of you wanted your drops moved but didn't adjust the hoods after doing so. If that is the position you like it in, than that's a different story. aesthetically speaking, I would prefer to see the hoods further up on the bars and different tape.
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04-23-14, 08:29 AM
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did from phone so not exactly a straight line, but that's how I see the hoods, which is not level.
04-23-14, 09:07 AM
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That red line doesn't represent the actual surface of the hood though, which I'm *assuming* is what Shimano recommends be level...but level with the ground or level with the top of the bars?
And now I've been staring at that photo for too long
And now I've been staring at that photo for too long
04-23-14, 09:41 AM
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Agreed.
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04-23-14, 09:41 AM
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Yup if he made it level with the flat of the handlebar top, then the hoods would be pointing straight up.
04-23-14, 09:45 AM
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Did I say anything about sliding the hoods all the way to the bar tops? no, I didn't. I said that I felt the hoods should be up further.
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I prefer to see the bottom of the lever level with the bottom of the drops, which it is. Furthermore the curve of the top of the hoods creates a flat line with the curve of the bar which is also appealing to the eye.
04-23-14, 09:56 AM
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i don't like all black bikes.
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04-23-14, 10:07 AM
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That might be your preference and it may look best to you the way this line lines up with that line, but that doesn't mean the hoods are flat.
04-23-14, 10:15 AM
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i don't like all white bikes too.
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04-23-14, 11:00 AM
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I'm not saying they NEED to be level, I'm just saying they aren't.
