USER MANUAL

CONTENTS
Safety Considerations1
Riding a bike involves risk1
Bike fit1
Safety equipment1
Safety checks2
Intended use2
Frame Preparation & Assembly3
List of tools required3
Dimond anatomy3
List of torque specifications4
Preparation for assembly4
Beam assembly5
Seatpost assembly5
Headset & fork assembly6
Routing the shift cables7
Electronic7
Mechanical8
Brake installation8
Mounting the caliper9
Routing the housing and brake cable 10
Bottom bracket & crank installation 11
Maintenance 12
Regular cleaning 12
Lubrication 12
Inspection 12
Warranty 13

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Riding a bike involves risk

Riding any bicycle creates inherent risk. As with any sport, you assume responsibility
for your safety and well-being. Practice safe riding habits, follow the rules and laws
where you ride, and exercise good judgment with proper use and maintenance of
your equipment. Every cyclist takes responsibility for the unpredictable or unavoidable
risks involved with riding a bicycle.

Bike fit
Dimond bikes offer a tangible competitive advantage through our innovative design
and attention to detail. Please take full advantage of this, and place your personal safety
at the forefront, by getting a professional bike fit by an experienced fitter. Not only
does a fit service have the potential to make you more comfortable, more powerful,
and more aerodynamic, it will also help ensure your bike handles and performs in a
predictable and safe manner.

Safety equipment
Always wear an approved, functioning helmet while riding. Follow manufacturers
instructions for proper use and fit. Use appropriate safety gear, wear bright, visible
clothing and avoid riding in low-light conditions. Take your responsibility for safety
seriously! Know and understand all the local traffic laws wherever you ride.

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Safety checks
;; Conduct a safety check before each ride. Ensure both wheels are properly
seated in the frame and that the quick releases are secure.
;; Check both brakes for functionality.
;; Inspect all integral components for damage or wear (among others, these
include; saddle, seatpost, frame, fork, cranks, pedals, stem, handlebars).
;; Dimond bikes include hardware and components made by many other
manufacturers. Ensure all hardware, nuts, and bolts are torqued per the
manufacturers instructions.
;; Inspect both front and rear tires for cuts, wear or other damage. Replace worn
or damaged tires and tubes. Inflate each tire to the appropriate pressure
before each ride.
;; Ensure both wheels are true and spin freely.
;; Check handlebars, stem and saddle for correct alignment and proper
installation.

Intended use
Dimond bikes are designed to be used on smooth, paved roads for road and triathlon
cycling. They are not suited for off-road, loose surfaces, or stunt riding.

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FRAME PREPARATION & ASSEMBLY

List of tools required

;; Metric hex wrenches (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10mm)
;; Torque wrench

;; Hacksaw w/ carbide abrasive blade

;; Cable cutters

;; Bottom bracket bearing press

Dimond anatomy
1. Saddle rail clamp assembly

9. Head tube

2. Seatpost collar

10. Front derailleur hanger

3. Seatpost

11. Front derailleur post

4. Beam

12. Down tube

5. Beam through-bolt

13. Lower cable guide

6. Beam rear bolt

14. Front brake

7. Stem

15. Rear brake

8. Top cable guide

16. Chainstay (L & R)

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List of torque specifications

Saddle rail clamp bolts

10Nm max

Seatpost collar bolts

4Nm max

Top cable guide bolts

2Nm max

Beam through-bolts

4Nm max

Beam rear bolt

2Nm max

Brake mounting bolts

See manufacturers instruction

Lower cable guide bolts

2Nm max

Front derailleur post bolts

5Nm max

Front derailleur hanger bolts

5Nm max

Rear derailleur hanger bolts

2Nm max

Preparation for assembly

Your Dimond is closely inspected and packed with care before it goes out the door.
Please look over the frame and components immediately after delivery. If you see
damage contact your Dimond distributor or call (515-343-7143) to report damage
and DO NOT discard the original packaging.
The short seatpost length of most Dimond bikes makes a fork-mount workstand ideal
for assembly. If a fork-mount workstand is unavailable, first assemble the beam and
full length (uncut) seatpost and clamp only against the exposed seatpost.

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Beam assembly


Beam Installation Instructions:
1) Place the beam on the frame and insert the pivot bolt into the holes on both sides of
the frame.
Note: The holes on the beam are offset from the holes on the frame.
2) Thread the pivot bolt together. Tighten the pivot bolt to 4 Nm alternating back and forth
between the right and left side of the pivot bolt.
Note: As the pivot bolt is threaded together the larger diameter portion of the bolt will align the
holes and lock the beam into place.

Seatpost assembly


Install the saddle rail clamp assembly onto the head of the seatpost by first securing
the shorter (16mm) post bolts with washers through the slotted holes in the seatpost
and lower rail clamp. The washers are necessary to help distribute clamping force and
prevent the bolt thread from bottoming-out. You may choose to install the lower rail
clamps in either the front or rear circular holes, depending on your fit requirements.
The two holes are 40mm apart.
Place the upper rail clamps on the lower rail clamps and align the holes. Place saddle

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rails in between the upper and lower rail clamps on each side, install the longer
(21mm) post bolts with washers, and tighten to 10Nm. The washers are necessary
to help distribute clamping force and prevent the bolt thread from bottoming-out.
The two bolts can be loosened and tightened independently to isolate adjustment of
saddle angle and saddle fore-aft.
Slide the seatpost collar over the seat mast on the beam, then slide the seatpost into
the seat mast. Adjust the seatpost to meet your fit requirements and tighten the two
collar bolts evenly to 4Nm. The minimum seatpost insertion length is 40mm.

Headset & fork assembly

The Dimond uses a Cane Creek 110 IS41 1-1/8 headset (# BAA0144). The headset bearings
sit directly into the carbon frame. After installation of the Cane Creek crown race on the
fork, size the length of the steertube by assembling the fork, headset bearings, headset top
cap, any necessary headset spacers, and stem on the frame. Mark the steertube at the top
of the stem, then remove the fork from the frame. Cut the steertube 5mm below the mark.
Follow the 3T instructions for cutting the steertube and bonding the star nut in the steertube
with the provided epoxy kit. After the star nut is bonded in place, re-assemble the fork and
headset with an appropriate amount of bearing preload.

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Routing the shift cables

Electronic

The Dimond frame is hollow throughout, with no bulkheads or obstructions internally.

This makes Shimano Di2 routing straightforward. Install shift and brake levers in
aerobar and run cables through aerobar per manufacturers instructions. Connect all
four shifter cables to the 5-port A junction box. Connect one end of a 300mm cable
to the remaining empty port and the other end to a 4-port B junction (also called
an internal junction box). Also connect an internal battery to this B junction and a
750mm cable. Run the 750mm cable down the downtube and connect it to a second
B junction near the bottom bracket. Connect a 300mm cable between the front
derailleur and the second B junction (run cable through the hole in the downtube
and fill with Di2 rubber cable plug). Connect a 550mm cable to the rear derailleur,
run it through the opening in the chainstay and connect it to the B junction by the
bottom bracket. Check functionality of the system by pressing the front and rear shift
buttons and look for corresponding movement of the derailleurs.
* Campagnolo EPS is not compatible with the Dimond frame. *

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Mechanical
Installing mechanical drivetrains on a Dimond requires the mechanical top cable
guide. If your Dimond was not purchased for use with a mechanical drivetrain, you
may buy a mechanical top cable guide from your Dimond distributor.
To route the rear shifting: run a length of shift housing from the rear derailleur shifter in
the handlebar through the 4mm through-hole in the top cable guide, down the downtube,
through the drive side chainstay, and out the hole near the rear derailleur. The housing
should be one continuous piece and will sit below the bottom bracket once the bottom
bracket is finally installed. Run a shift cable through the housing and install it in the rear
derailleur per the manufacturers instructions.
To route the front shifting: run a length of shift housing from the front derailleur shifter in the
handlebar to the cable stop in the top cable guide. A cable housing ferrule should be used
in the top cable guide to protect the end of the housing. Run a shift cable through the front
shifter and housing. Bare cable should run down the downtube and directly into the small
hole in the body of the bottom cable guide. Press a 200mm (8.25) length of the provided
clear plastic tubing (McMaster # 5239K24) securely into the bottom cable guide to protect
the shift cable exiting the bottom cable guide. The cable and protective tubing should form
a radius that will allow it to run below the bottom bracket (installed later) and up through
the front derailleur hole in the downtube. Do not install or adjust the shift cable in the front
derailleur until the bottom bracket has been installed. Only then install the exposed cable in
the front derailleur per the manufacturers instructions.

Brake installation
Install the front brake per manufacturers instructions. The rear brake is directly
threaded into the Dimond frame and requires a variety of installation procedures
dependent on the brake model.

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Mounting the caliper

TriRig Omega:

Replace the M6 hex head bolt with a low-profile M6x20mm socket head. Bolt the
brake to the frame using 5-6Nm with the brake cover removed and adjust the brake
position to meet the wheel brake track. Follow the remaining assembly instructions to
complete installation of the rear brake.
Tektro R725R: Replace the M6 hex head bolt with a low-profile M6x20mm socket head.
Bolt the brake to the frame using 5-6Nm. Follow the remaining assembly instructions
to complete installation of the rear brake. (also compatible with Campagnolo lateral
pull U brake)
Magura RT8 TT: Remove the hose from the brake. Spin the brake to thread it into
place with a knurled washer installed. Take note of whatever misalignment is present
when the brake is spun tight onto the frame. Add shim washers to correct any clocking
misalignment, taking into account that the M6 bolt thread pitch is 1mm. Each millimeter
of shim thickness added will move the brake 360 degrees counter-clockwise. Metric
M6 shim washers can be purchased at www.mcmaster.com
(Example 1: if the brake is 90 degrees shy of center, you will need to add (270/360) x 1mm = 0.75mm shim to
move the brake 270 degrees counterclockwise to align the brake back to center. Example 2: if the brake is 20
degrees past center, you will need to add (20/360) x 1mm = 0.055mm thick shim to bring brake to center.)

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Routing the housing and brake cable

Run a length of brake housing through the downtube, entering at the top cable guide
and exiting out the bottom cable guide. Thread the top and bottom cable guides over
the housing. Size the housing and trim excess. Run a brake cable through the brake
hand lever and out the appropriate cable exit in the aerobar. Slip the cable into the
brake housing until it comes out the far end by the rear brake. Push the housing into
the aerobar and fully seat it against the cable stop on the brake lever. Pull all the brake
cable slack out of the housing and install the brake cable in the rear brake caliper per
the manufacturers instructions. Finally, bolt the top and bottom cable guides into
place using M4 button head bolts with 2Nm torque. Squeeze the hand lever to fully
seat all components in the brake line and re-adjust cable tension as necessary.

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Bottom bracket & crank installation

The bottom bracket shell in the Dimond has a 46mm bore diameter and measures
68mm wide. This meets PF30 standards and will accept bottom brackets from numerous
manufacturers, allowing compatibility with BB30, GXP, and Shimano crank spindles. Before
installation, ensure the bearing bore is smooth and free of obstructions, excess paint, or
debris, and move any cables to create a clear path for the bottom bracket to pass through
the frame. Follow the manufacturers instructions for bottom bracket installation. Only use
the minimum required torque to seat the bottom bracket in the frame. DO NOT use excessive
force, as this may cause irreparable damage to the carbon composite laminate of the frame.
Once the bottom bracket is installed, continue installation of the crank per the crank
manufacturers instructions. After completion, the crank should turn smoothly and
clear the chainstays of the frame. In cases where crank spindle spacers may be used,
ensure that the crank arms have even clearance to the chainstays on each side of
the frame. Some cranks are not compatible with the Dimond due to narrow Q-factor.
Please consult Dimond sales to determine crank compatibility.

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MAINTENANCE
Properly maintaining your Dimond is critical to high-performance, continued safety,
and long-lasting use of your bicycle. Below are some of the basic steps to keep your
Dimond in top condition.

Regular cleaning
Wipe down the frame and components weekly, or after riding in wet conditions, with a
damp cloth and a dilute water based cleaning solution. Check the intended use of the
cleaner before applying to any part of the bike. Cleaning your Dimond will protect the
components from corrosion and degradation over time. Oils and salts from roads can
damage surface finishes and accelerate material oxidation, which may compromise
both safety and performance.

Lubrication
Moving parts of the drivetrain require proper lubrication in order to function effectively
and efficiently. Follow the manufacturers instructions for your drivetrain components
to keep them properly maintained and ready for use. We like to use a thin bodied
lubricant such as Prolink Progold or Boeshield T-9 to keep drivetrains clean and
lubricated.

Inspection
Regular inspection is required to detect some non-regular maintenance areas before
they contribute to the accelerated wear or reduced safety of your bike. Conduct
monthly checks for proper bearing preload and smooth turning of the headset,
and inspect the chain, cassette, and chainrings with indicator tools to measure
wear. Inspect brake pads for wear each month and replace with new pads before
necessary. Clipless shoe cleats should also be checked monthly and replaced earlier
than necessary to avoid serious accidents.

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WARRANTY
All Dimond framesets are warrantied against manufacturing defects for a period of 6
years from the date of purchase. This warranty is available only to the original owner
and is non-transferrable. Paint, graphics and Dimond forks are warrantied for 1 year
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
;; Normal wear and tear
;; Improper assembly
;; Failures or damage due to inadequate regular maintenance
;; Frames with any permanent modifications to the frame material
;; Installation of components not intended for the frameset
;; Damage due to accidents, misuse, or neglect
;; Frames whose identification markings have been removed, altered, or made unreadable
;; Corrosion
;; UV damage
;; Damages incurred by inadequate seat post insertion
;; Damages incurred while using a rear axle-clamping stationary trainer
;; Products without proof of purchase

Bicycle frames do not last forever. The life of the frame depends on the riding
conditions and care the frame receives. Dimond reserves discretion of either repairing
or replacing any warrantied product, and no other remedies are available under the
warranty. In the event that Dimond replaces a warrantied frame, a new frame of equal
or greater value will be provided. The replacement frame may not be the same model
or model year as the original purchased product. When a product is replaced under
warranty, the original product must be returned as property of Dimond.
Labor charges and shipping costs for part replacement are excluded and not covered
by this warranty. For information on the return and warranty policy for the
Dimond bike, please call us at 515-343-7143.

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