Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1996 Diamondback Podium 2
Value Guide market data · 1996 Diamondback Podium 2
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All Podium model years
2017$6,975 - $8,100▲ 369% vs. 1996
2016$6,975 - $8,100▲ 369% vs. 1996
2015$4,650 - $5,400▲ 213% vs. 1996
2014$9,765 - $11,340▲ 557% vs. 1996
2013$7,905 - $9,180▲ 432% vs. 1996
2012$3,162 - $3,672▲ 113% vs. 1996
2011$2,883 - $3,348▲ 94% vs. 1996
2010$1,302 - $1,512▼ 12% vs. 1996
2007$1,767 - $2,052▲ 19% vs. 1996
2006$1,674 - $1,944▲ 13% vs. 19961996$1,487 - $1,727Currently viewing1996 Podium 2 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1996 Diamondback Podium 2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded aluminum
- Frame Tubing Material
- 7005 aluminum, butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- A Comp RA01P
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, sloping crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Diamondback Podium 2
- Component Group
- Campagnolo Mirage
- Shift Levers
- Campagnolo Mirage Ergo
- Crankset
- Campagnolo Mirage, 39/53 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Campagnolo Mirage
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
- Chain
- Campagnolo Mirage, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Campagnolo Mirage brakes, Campagnolo Mirage levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-264, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle San Marco Strada, chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung Modolo bend
- Handlebar Stem
- Hsin Lung chromoly
- Headset
- 1inch Tioga Expert
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Campagnolo Zonda, 16-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm aero
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Look PM-136 (clipless)
Accessories
- Colors
- Acid red
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.