The name Diamondback reminds us mostly of BMX and mountain bikes, but they also make some very nice road bikes. At the Boston Scientific Winston-Salem Cycling Classic we looked closer at the Diamondback Podium Optum race bike of Alex Candelario of the Optum Pro Cycling team that is presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies. Candelario who resides in Bend, Oregon is 6 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds.

This is the first season of the Optum team on Diamondback race bikes.

The front end of the Diamond Back Podium Optum.

SRAM Red controls and a SRM display in matching colors.

A cheat sheet for the course on the stem and the SRM PowerControl7 after a tough circuit race.

The tube shaping of the front triangle is very distinctive.

Candelario rides a 56cm frame.

A custom modified race number sits just above the SRAM Red rear brake.

Rider names on the bikes make it easier for mechanic and fans alike, but Candelario is very distinctive himself.

Alex Candelario rides a Selle Italia Team Edition saddle.

An SRM power meter on the SRAM crank set.

Up close with the Look Keo Blade pedals

Arundel cages on the team bike.

SRAM Red derailleurs front and back.

Hed Stinger wheels round out the package of this fast looking machine.

Another look at the front end of the bike

The man himself.

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