Diamondback Overdrive 29er Review

Written by:

Liam E.

Last updated:

Jan 25, 22

The Overdrive 29 sports many high end components that seem too good to be true for a bike at this price. We’re calling all beginner mountain bikers, if you’re looking to get on a trail at a competitive price, this is the bike for you.

Very smooth shifting

Lightweight, especially for the price

29" wheels great at soaking up rough terrain

The seat isn't very comfortable

Stiff shifting levers

Overview

The Overdrive 29 sports many high end components that seem too good to be true for a bike at this price. We’re calling all beginner mountain bikers, if you’re looking to get on a trail at a competitive price, this is the bike for you.

Specifications

Frame:

Overdrive 29" Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum, Forged Drop Outs, w/ Replaceable Hanger, Disc Only

Fork:

SR Suntour XCT30 29", Coil Spring, 100mm Travel, w/ Preload Adjust

Crankset:

Suntour XCC, 42/32/22T

Bottom Bracket:

Steel Cartridge, 122mm Spindle

Shifters:

Shimano EF-500 EZ-Fire, 3x8 Speed

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Acera M360, 8 Speed

Cassette / Cogset:

Shimano HG31 Cassette, 8 Speed, 11-32T

Brakes / Brakeset:

Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc w/ 180mm Front / 160mm Rear Rotors

Wheels / Rims / Wheelset:

MD19, 32 Hole with 22.4 ID; Doublewall

Tires:

Vee Rubber Crown F-REE 29x2.25

Handlebar:

DB Laser Series, 720mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore

Stem:

DB 3D Forged, 7° Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore

Seat Post:

DB Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm

Seat / Saddle:

DB Race M-Series Saddle

Headset:

FSA IS-3/NO.11 Integrated Style

Chain:

KMC Z82, 8 Speed

The Overdrive 29 sports many high end components that seem too good to be true for a bike at this price. We’re calling all beginner mountain bikers, if you’re looking to get on a trail at a competitive price, this is the bike for you.