Diamant Rubin Legere (Einstieg: mittel)

The "Rubin Legere" model from Diamant, released in 2022, is a bicycle that stands out for its well-balanced specifications and attractive design. It is available as a mid-range entry-level model at a price of 1,149 EUR. The frame is made from Alpha Gold aluminium with a staggered top tube and is DuoTrap S-compatible, allowing for internal cable routing. It also features a flat-mount disc brake mount and eyelets for a luggage rack and mudguards. The frame is designed for a 135 x 5 mm quick-release axle. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 12 kg.

The brakes are Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc brakes, with a disc diameter of 160 mm at both the front and rear. The shift levers are Shimano Deore M5100 and offer an 11-speed drivetrain. The fork is a carbon all-road disc fork with an aluminium steerer tube and lowrider mounts. Lighting is provided by the Herrmans H-Black MR4 LED front light with a parking light and the Herrmans H-Trace rear light, also with a parking light.

The bike is fitted with non-slip pedals featuring reflectors. The crankset is made of ProWheel aluminium with 42 teeth and a length of 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Deore M5100 with 11 to 51 teeth, also 11-speed. Power is transmitted via a Shimano 105 HG601 chain. The handlebars are aluminium low-riser bars, 660 mm wide with an 11-degree bend. The grips are ESI Chunky.

The stem is a Bontrager Comp, Blendr-compatible, with a length of 90 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is made of steel and is threadless. The tyres are Bontrager H2 with reflective strips, size 35-622, fitted to Bontrager Connection wheels with hollow-section rims and Presta valves. The Shimano hub dynamo delivers 6 V, 3 W.

The saddle is a Selle Royal Vivo Moderate Ergo, fitted to a Bontrager aluminium seatpost. The bike is fitted with Eurofender mudguards and a Pletscher Comp 18 kickstand. A lightweight aluminium luggage rack completes the specification.

The bike’s geometry features a reach of 39 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 51 mm, a top tube length of 57 mm, a head tube angle of 72 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74 degrees. The head tube length is 17 mm, the chainstay length 45 mm, the standover height 79 mm and the wheelbase 107 mm. When packed away, the bike measures 23 mm in width, 119 mm in height and 189 mm in length. These features make the Rubin Legere a versatile everyday companion for a variety of riding conditions.