Product news Diamant Zing Gen 3: The lightweight touring bike comes with a new frame and interesting details. The 2025 Zing is powerfully motorized with Bosch CX and can be easily adapted to individual requirements in terms of range and price.
At Diamant in Hartmannsdorf near Chemnitz, they remain loyal to the external battery even in the upper price ranges. And for good reason: the power storage unit placed on the down tube enables a slimmer and therefore lighter frame, which in turn is the foundation for an overall lighter bike. This has always been an important concern for the manufacturer with its cycling roots.
Diamant Zing Gen 3: Low weight thanks to external battery
For the 2025 model year, the traditional East German company has further developed the popular Zing, which is a good example of the design described above: The frame of the Diamant Zing Trip looks very harmonious with the less voluminous down tube; the battery is not overly conspicuous, especially since it is black like all components and attachments and thus fits well into the overall picture. This is especially true if you choose the smallest of the four batteries - 400, 545, 725 and 800 watt hours. At around 2,2 kilos, the PowerPack 400 Frame is around 800 grams lighter than the 545 Wh battery; the 800 weighs as much as 3,9 kilos. So if you want to save weight (and money) and are not dependent on extreme range, you could gratefully accept Diamant's offer and choose a modest battery for your high-quality new bike. The complete bike then weighs barely more than 22 kilos – four to six kilos less than a comparably equipped model with integrated storage.
What does the Diamant Zing Trip have to offer? First of all, there are three frame shapes, with the low-step model being equipped with a handle above the motor, which makes handling easier. The shift cable and lines are routed into the left side of the frame, which provides space for a handlebar bag; a bottle holder can be mounted on the right side of the head tube on the single-tube and trapeze models. The Bosch Connect Module and an Apple AirTag can be hidden in the motor cover - good for anyone who is plagued by fears of losing their bike.
Three sizes and three frame shapes
The frame, which is available in three sizes, is tailored to a comfortable sitting position, as befits a touring bike; the Zing Trip looks quite sporty. Both versions - Diamant Zing Trip Core (from 3.349 euros) and Diamant Zing Trip Plus (from 3.849 euros) - roll on 650B wheels with 65 mm wide Schwalbe gravel tires; the Shimano Cues derailleur has nine gears on the simpler "Core" and ten gears on the more expensive "Plus". The gradation is identical except for the two or three mountain gears, and the overall range of the cassettes is also very similar (11-46 or 11-48 teeth). The Zing Plus has the edge, especially in terms of the fork, with air suspension instead of steel springs; it also offers brighter lights and stronger brakes.
For their respective prices, both models are very solidly equipped; they should be a good choice as sporty touring and everyday bikes. The option of carrying your e-bike into the basement makes the Zing even more interesting as a city bike - especially in the "low step" version with the practical handle.
