The bike industry often sees fads come and go. Innovation doesn’t always assure success or even relevance for that matter. But the 29er revolution seems to be one that’s here to stay and for good reason.
There’s no denying the rock crawling, root crushing power of a larger wheel. Making the largest of obstacles the smallest of matters is a defining trait of these muddy beasts. By offering decreased rolling resistance, increased traction when cornering and improved ground clearance, one ride upon one of these massive behemoths is sure to sway even the staunchest skeptic.
- Angle of Attack – Larger wheels decrease your angle of attack by allowing you to roll over obstacles easier and faster. Bigger wheel = smaller obstacle.
- Momentum – A larger wheel enables one to carry momentum easier though obstacles.
- Surface Contact – 29”wheels are less prone to sinking in soft material such as sand and mud due to the larger contact patch causing lower ground pressure. The longer contact patch increases cornering and straight line traction
- Stability – The relative position of the bottom bracket/cranks to the axles in the wheels also means that your relative center of gravity is lower. This results in a feeling of riding “in” the bike rather than on top of it.
- Tire Clearance – with more tire choices than any platform, the 29”wheel easily accommodates off road as well as commuting tires.
- Taller Riders – 29" bikes tend to offer taller riders a more “natural” frame geometry.
The Diamondback Overdrive V packs a punch in terms of value and affordability and takes 29ers to a new level. The newly revised 2013 6061-T6 Aluminum Overdrive series frame boasts of newly formed top and down tubes, a machined headtube, and forged drop outs with a replaceable derailleur hanger. The matte black finished frame has a look that matches its aggressive trail setup.
The Geometry is spot on—it just feels right. The slightly sloping top tube provides ample standover clearance. A 71° head tube angle and a 73° seat tube angle create the perfect XC/trail geometry. The 390mm (15.4 inch) chainstays equate to an extremely snappy rig and the ability to easily get the front wheel off the ground – something that not all 29ers can be so proud of.
The Overdrive Vis a fantastic entry level 29er well balanced between value and performance. The SR Suntour XCT fork gives you 100mm of travel for the perfect amount of cushion up front. Strong and reliable linear pull brakes keep everything under control, and Shimano shifting puts the perfect gear just a solid click away.
Weinmann SL-7 double wall rims with WTB Wolverine Comp folding tires mean that not too much is going to slow down this 29er. Diamondback signature alloy handlebars, stem post and Race saddle w/tubular cromo rails round out this package.
The 2013 Overdrive V is an great means of getting into a new 29er. Whether it’s your first 29er, you’re just “testing the waters”, or you want to add a new steed to the stable. The Overdrive V is offered in SM (16"), MD (18"), LG (20"), and XL (22").
Bike Specs :
Sizes
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16" Small 18" Medium 20" Large 22" XLarge
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Frame
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Overdrive 29" Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum w/ Formed Top / Down Tube, machined headtube, forged drop outs w/replaceable hanger, for V-Brake
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Fork
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SR Suntour XCT 100mm travel, 28.6mm stanchions
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Rear Shock
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N/A
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Cranks
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SR Suntour XCC-202, 22/32/42t
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Bottom Bracket
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Sealed Cartridge
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F. Derailleur
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Shimano TX50 dual pull, Top swing, 34.9
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R. Derailleur
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Shimano Altus 7spd
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Shifter
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Shimano EF-51 Easyfire 7spd
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Brake Levers
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Shimano integrated lever
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Brakes
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Promax Alloy Linear
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Gear
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Shimano HG20 7spd Cassette (12-28t)
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Rims
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32h Weinmann SL-7 Doublewall
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Tires
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WTB Wolverine Comp 29x2.2
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Pedals
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MTB Resin 9/16"
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Handlebar
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DB Lazer Series 31.8mm low rise
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Stem
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DB AL6061 Ahead 7° 31.8mm
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Seatpost
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DB Lazer Series Micro Adjust 30.9mm
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Seat
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DB Race saddle
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Headset
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Integrated FSA Drop-in ACB upper, Zero Stack lower internal cup and cartridge bearing, 1 1/8"
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Colors
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Black
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Chain
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KMC-Z51
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Hubset
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(F) 32h SL-7 Alloy QR (R) 32h SL-7 Alloy Cassette QR
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Spokes
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Black 14g Stainless Steel
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Grips
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DB4L 135mm Kraton
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Extras
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Owner’s manual, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts
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Note
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Specifications Subject to Change
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Geometry :
Size
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16" Small
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18" Medium
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20" Large
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22" XLarge
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Seat Tube Length **
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16.0"
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18.0"
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20.0"
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22.0"
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Standover Height
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29.5"
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30.0"
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31.5"
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32.75"
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Top Tube Length *
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22.0"
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23.5"
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24.5"
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25.5"
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Head Tube Length
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95.0mm
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105.0mm
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120.0mm
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135.0mm
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Head Angle
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70.0°
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71.0°
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71.0°
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71.0°
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Seat Angle
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73.0°
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73.0°
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73.0°
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73.0°
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Wheel Base
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1062.0mm
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1091.0mm
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1112.0mm
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1131.0mm
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Chain Stay Length
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440.0mm
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440.0mm
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440.0mm
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440.0mm
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Fork Offset
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38.0mm
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38.0mm
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38.0mm
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38.0mm
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BB Height
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313.0mm
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313.0mm
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313.0mm
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313.0mm
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Stem Length
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60.0mm
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75.0mm
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90.0mm
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90.0mm
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Handlebar Width
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670.0mm
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670.0mm
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670.0mm
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670.0mm
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Crank Length
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170.0mm
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175.0mm
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175.0mm
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175.0mm
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Seat Post Length
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350.0mm
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350.0mm
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350.0mm
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350.0mm
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