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Elite-Diamantwerk
(Elite Diamond Works) was a bicycle manufacturing concern that began
in 1885. During World War II, they also produced small
motorcycles. After World War II, the works became part of the East
German State. Under the Communist system, they continued producing
bicycles and pioneered development of alloy bicycle components.
Diamant's alloy bicycles won the world road race championships in
the late 1950s. Following German reunification in 1992, Diamant was
privatized. A new facility, apparently under Trek ownership is
still operating in Germany.
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Model 67, circa 1940.
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Model 167
Friedensfahrt circa 1962. |
