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Diamondback Overdrive Reviews
Mountain Biking > Mountain Bike Gear > Mountain bikes > Hardtail bikes
Description
Frame: Overdrive 29" Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum w/ Formed Top / Down Tube, integrated Headtube, DB Snake Stays, replaceable hanger
Fork: SR Suntour XCT MLO 100mm travel, 28.6mm stanchions w/Mechanical Lock out
Rear Shock: N/A
Cranks: SR Suntour XCT 22/32/42t
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge
F. Derailleur: Shimano TX50 dual pull, Top swing, 34.9
R. Derailleur: SRAM X-4 8spd
Shifter: SRAM X-4 trigger 8spd
Brake Levers: Tektro Alloy w/ reach Adjust
Brakes: Tektro Novela Disc w/ 6" Rotors
Gear: SRAM PG-820 8spd Cassette (11-32t)
Rims: 32h Weinmann SL-7 Doublewall
Tires: WTB Prowler SL 29x2.1
Pedals: Wellgo Alloy forged, CNC MTB
Handlebar: DB Lazer Series 31.8mm low rise
Stem: DB AL6061 Ahead 7? 31.8mm
Seatpost: DB Lazer Series Micro Adjust 30.9mm
Seat: Avenir Series 200 Black
Headset: Integrated "Cane Creek" Size Drop-in ACB 1 1/8"
Colors: Black
Chain: KMC-Z82
Hubset: (F) 32h SL-7 Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount (R) 32h SL-7 Alloy Cassette w/ CNC Disc mount
Spokes: White 14g Stainless Steel
Grips: DB D2 Kraton
Extras: DB Key Chain, Owner's manual, H20 bottle mounts, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, 3 extra inches of wheel diameter!
Frame: Overdrive 29" Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum w/ Formed Top / Down Tube, integrated Headtube, DB Snake Stays, replaceable hanger
Fork: SR Suntour XCT MLO 100mm travel, 28.6mm stanchions w/Mechanical Lock out
Rear Shock: N/A
Cranks: SR Suntour XCT 22/32/42t
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge
F. Derailleur: Shimano TX50 dual pull, Top swing, 34.9
R. Derailleur: SRAM X-4 8spd
Shifter: SRAM X-4 trigger 8spd
Brake Levers: Tektro Alloy w/ reach Adjust
Brakes: Tektro Novela Disc w/ 6" Rotors
Gear: SRAM PG-820 8spd Cassette (11-32t)
Rims: 32h Weinmann SL-7 Doublewall
Tires: WTB Prowler SL 29x2.1
Pedals: Wellgo Alloy forged, CNC MTB
Handlebar: DB Lazer Series 31.8mm low rise
Stem: DB AL6061 Ahead 7? 31.8mm
Seatpost: DB Lazer Series Micro Adjust 30.9mm
Seat: Avenir Series 200 Black
Headset: Integrated "Cane Creek" Size Drop-in ACB 1 1/8"
Colors: Black
Chain: KMC-Z82
Hubset: (F) 32h SL-7 Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount (R) 32h SL-7 Alloy Cassette w/ CNC Disc mount
Spokes: White 14g Stainless Steel
Grips: DB D2 Kraton
Extras: DB Key Chain, Owner's manual, H20 bottle mounts, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, 3 extra inches of wheel diameter!
Reviews
Pros: felt strong & strudy
cornered well on pavement
shifted well w/no hicups
Cons: cranks squeak & flex
breaking was weak
Recommendation: this is a step up for an urban ride
price was $500 lower entry DB found at Sports Autority stores in South Fla...
cornered well on pavement
shifted well w/no hicups
Cons: cranks squeak & flex
breaking was weak
Recommendation: this is a step up for an urban ride
price was $500 lower entry DB found at Sports Autority stores in South Fla...
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Cons: plastic pedals.
The bike could be lighter with more upgraded parts
Recommendation: Great bike! Gives you the "sitting 'in' the bike not 'on' the bike" feel because of the 29" wheels. Great beginner bike for XC riding.