Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Overdrive 27.5" Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum, Formed Top / Down Tube, Machined Headtube, Forged Drop Outs w/ Replaceable Hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT 27.5, 80mm Travel, Coil Spring w/ Preload Adjust
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M360, 8 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY500, Top Swing, Dual Pull, 34.9mm Clamp Diameter
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus EF-51 Easyfire, 3x8 Speed
Cassette
Shimano HG-31, 8 Speed Cassette, 11-32T
Crank
SR Suntour XCT, 42/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z82, 8 Speed
Pedals
DB4L Alloy Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
32h Alloy w/ CNC Disc Mount
Rear Hub
32h Alloy Cassette w/ CNC Disc mount
Rims
32h Diamondback DB19 Doublewall
Spokes
14g Stainless Steel
Tires
Chaoyang Hornet 27.5x2.1"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc, w/ 160mm Front and Rear Rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Altus EF-51
Cockpit
Stem
DB 3D Forged, 7° Rise, 31.8 Bar Bore
Handlebar
Diamondback, 680mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Bar Bore
Grips
DB4L Kraton
Headset
FSA IS-3/NO.11 Integrated Style
Seat
Saddle
DB Race M-series Saddle
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 660 mm | 688 mm | 709 mm | 732 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 98 mm | 97 mm | 98 mm | 97 mm |
| Stack | 568 mm | 586 mm | 604 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 391 mm | 411 mm | 426 mm | 440 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 593 mm | 613 mm | 633 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 mm | 460 mm | 510 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 418 mm | 418 mm | 418 mm | 418 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 mm | 1102 mm | 1123 mm | 1146 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Standover Height | 751 mm | 789 mm | 824 mm | 860 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Overdrive 1 is a Diamondback Overdrive model. There are 37 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Diamondback Overdrive 1 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 499$. On the other hand, Diamondback Overdrive 29C 2 Carbon 2018, is the most expensive and costs 3399$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Overdrive 1 price is 281.76% lower than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Overdrive 1 components
Fork
Diamondback Overdrive 1 2018 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The Overdrive 1 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Overdrive 1 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.