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  • The Diablo is NeilPryde's lighter model with a claimed frame weight of 970g (56cm).

    The Diablo is NeilPryde's lighter model with a claimed frame weight of 970g (56cm).

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Top tubes are slightly sloping on both of the new NeilPryde road bikes.

    Top tubes are slightly sloping on both of the new NeilPryde road bikes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear dropouts offer lots of contact area for the stays.

    The rear dropouts offer lots of contact area for the stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Dropouts are aluminum front and rear.

    Dropouts are aluminum front and rear.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde neatly integrates its bull's eye trademark into the understated graphics package.

    NeilPryde neatly integrates its bull's eye trademark into the understated graphics package.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde will offer each of its new bikes in three colors and five sizes with your choice of two build kits - or none at all.

    NeilPryde will offer each of its new bikes in three colors and five sizes with your choice of two build kits - or none at all.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Diablo head tube is squared off at its base.

    The Diablo head tube is squared off at its base.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The seat stays and chain stays on the Diablo are both medium-sized as compared to the competition.

    The seat stays and chain stays on the Diablo are both medium-sized as compared to the competition.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde says this rib running along the top tube, head tube, and down tube give the front triangle more torsional stiffness.

    NeilPryde says this rib running along the top tube, head tube, and down tube give the front triangle more torsional stiffness.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Diablo seat tube includes a slight cut-out for the rear wheel.

    The Diablo seat tube includes a slight cut-out for the rear wheel.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde has chosen to stick with well-known Shimano componentry for its initial foray into road bikes.

    NeilPryde has chosen to stick with well-known Shimano componentry for its initial foray into road bikes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front end of the Diablo features a burly tapered head tube and a 340g carbon fork with deep blades.

    The front end of the Diablo features a burly tapered head tube and a 340g carbon fork with deep blades.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • There's a fair bit of material down here but bottom bracket stiffness is still middle-of-the-road in terms of numbers.

    There's a fair bit of material down here but bottom bracket stiffness is still middle-of-the-road in terms of numbers.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • In normal use, the 'Q-Fit' indicator sits right on top of the jacketed seat collar.

    In normal use, the 'Q-Fit' indicator sits right on top of the jacketed seat collar.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Both the Alize and Diablo share this svelte-looking brake bridge.

    Both the Alize and Diablo share this svelte-looking brake bridge.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Alize is NeilPryde's rendition of the 'breakaway' aero road bike.

    The Alize is NeilPryde's rendition of the 'breakaway' aero road bike.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde gives the Alize head tube an hourglass profile in an effort to reduce frontal area.

    NeilPryde gives the Alize head tube an hourglass profile in an effort to reduce frontal area.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Alize uses a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/2" head tube.

    The Alize uses a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/2" head tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde says the down tube's Kammtail profile and slight 'kicks' on the outer edges diverts airs right around the seat tube for lower drag.

    NeilPryde says the down tube's Kammtail profile and slight 'kicks' on the outer edges diverts airs right around the seat tube for lower drag.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde will offer its new bikes as framesets or fully built with Shimano Dura-Ace or Ultegra componentry.

    NeilPryde will offer its new bikes as framesets or fully built with Shimano Dura-Ace or Ultegra componentry.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Alize's internally routed derailleur cables reappear down at the bottom bracket.

    The Alize's internally routed derailleur cables reappear down at the bottom bracket.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • There's some interesting shaping going on here, courtesy of the folks at BMW's DesignWorks USA studio.

    There's some interesting shaping going on here, courtesy of the folks at BMW's DesignWorks USA studio.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Graphics on the new NeilPryde bikes are relatively understated.

    Graphics on the new NeilPryde bikes are relatively understated.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde's 'Q-Fit' system is essentially a tight-fitting rubber seal (in grey) up top that helps record the saddle height in case the bike is packed for shipping.

    NeilPryde's 'Q-Fit' system is essentially a tight-fitting rubber seal (in grey) up top that helps record the saddle height in case the bike is packed for shipping.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • NeilPryde gives the Alize head tube an hourglass profile in an effort to reduce frontal area.

    NeilPryde gives the Alize head tube an hourglass profile in an effort to reduce frontal area.

    Photo credit © James Huang