Diamondback Overdrive 27.5 Review

Written by:

Liam E.

Last updated:

Dec 27, 21

Are you ready to start your mountain biking experience and still haven’t found your bike? The Diamondback Overdrive 27.5 will provide a great experience for those just getting into mountain biking and wants something dependable for an appropriate price.

Hand-built.

Very durable.

24 speeds.

Uncomfortable seat on longer rides.

Overview

Are you ready to start your mountain biking experience and still haven’t found your bike? The Diamondback Overdrive 27.5 will provide a great experience for those just getting into mountain biking and wants something dependable for an appropriate price.

Specifications

Frame:

Aluminum

Suspension:

Front Suspension

Fork:

SR Sun tour XCT

Crankset:

Suntour XCT, 42/32/22T

Bottom Bracket:

Square Taper - 5pc

Shifters:

Shimano EF-51 Easyfire, 3x8 Speed

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Acera M360, 8 Speed

Brakes / Brakeset:

Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc w/ 160mm Rotors

Wheels / Rims / Wheelset:

DB SL-27 27.5" 32h Doublewall

Tires:

Chaoyang Hornet, 27.5x2.1"

Handlebar:

DB Laser Series, 680mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore

Stem:

DB 3D Forged, 7 Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore

Seat Post:

DB Micro Adjust 30.9mm

Seat / Saddle:

DB Race M-Series Saddle

Headset:

FSA IS-3/NO.11 Integrated Style

Chain:

KMC Z82, 8 Speed

Are you ready to start your mountain biking experience and still haven’t found your bike? The Diamondback Overdrive 27.5 will provide a great experience for those just getting into mountain biking and wants something dependable for an appropriate price.