Ty Magner's Diamondback Podium Equipe

Clock00:00, Saturday 10th February 2018

Rally Cycling have stepped up to pro-continental level for the 2018 season, and we got to take a look at the Diamondback of their sprinter Ty Magner.

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Frame and forks: Diamondback Podium Equipe
Wheels: HED Stinger 6
Tyres: Kenda SC
Handlebars: HED
Stem: HED
Seatpost: HED
Saddle: Specialized Power
Shifters: SRAM RED
Brakes: SRAM RED
Front Mech: SRAM RED
Rear Mech: SRAM RED
Chainset: SRAM RED
Powermeter: Quarq DZero
Pedals: Speedplay Zero
Chainring size: 55/44
Cassette: SRAM 1170 11/28

Bike weight: 7.1kg
Saddle height: 70.5cm
Reach: 59.7cm
Bar width: 42cm
Stem length: 140mm
Crank length: 172.5mm

Finishing touches: Sram bar tape, Arundel carbon bottle cages

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