--- product_id: 100289406 title: "Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black" brand: "diamondback bicycles" price: "R23859" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 category: "Sporting Goods" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/100289406-diamondback-overdrive-29-hardtail-mountain-bike-black store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black **Brand:** diamondback bicycles **Price:** R23859 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black by diamondback bicycles - **How much does it cost?** R23859 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/100289406-diamondback-overdrive-29-hardtail-mountain-bike-black) ## Best For - diamondback bicycles enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted diamondback bicycles brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Maybe you’re new to this whole mountain biking thing, or maybe you just want to take a stab at trail riding on 29” wheels, but either way, the Overdrive will get you out having fun. The 6061-T6 aluminum alloy is a trusted frame material, and the custom formed and butted tubes create a structure that is uniquely strong and lightweight. The machined head tube lets you steer with precision and the forged rear dropouts with a replaceable derailleur hanger mean you don’t have to worry about something breaking. All that’s left to you is to get out and ride. This bike is part of the new Diamondback Ready Ride Program. Hand built and shipped ride ready in a few easy steps! Diamondback Ready Ride bikes eliminate the usual hassle of tedious at-home bike assembly, an often-ignored process that can take hours. Our program allows you to spend less time assembling your new bike and more time riding it. Ready Ride bikes are hand-built nearly to completion and shipped straight to you. All you need to do is put on the front wheel, seat, and pedals. Yes, the brakes are dialed in and the derailleurs are adjusted: just pump up the tires and go! ## Features - Hand built 6061-T6 aluminum alloy 29er hard tail frame is tried and true - Customer formed and butted tubing for great balance of strength and light weight - SR Suntour suspension fork provides added control and comfort on the trail - Shimano 8-speed drivetrain is a staple of reliability - Tektro mechanical disc brakes offer great stopping power - Diamondback Ready Ride: bike comes in bigger box, takes less time to assemble and is ready to ride in a few easy steps - Hand built 6061-T6 aluminum alloy 29er hard tail frame with custom formed and butted tubing has a great balance of strength and light weight - SR Suntour suspension fork provides added control and comfort on the trail - Shimano 3x8-speed drivetrain is a staple of reliability - Tektro mechanical disc brakes offer great stopping power ## Images ![Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41Y93w8uAcL.jpg) ![Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41XCd3UFjPL.jpg) ![Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51lqMhuE4jL.jpg) ![Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black - Image 4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51DHLuHBh6L.jpg) ![Diamondback Overdrive 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike, Black - Image 5](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-K-oqvs%2BL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bike *by C***E on January 31, 2016* I did a lot of research before buying the Diamondback Overdrive. Most of the reviews were positive and I found it highly recommended as an entry level Mountain bike on various web sites. At 48 years old, I started riding again last summer to get some exercise. I was using an old 26" bike that belonged to my son and thought I should upgrade to get the most out of the hobby. Because the old bike was really basic (10 speeds, no front suspension, big box store quality) I wanted to upgrade to a quality bike without breaking the bank and the Overdrive seemed to meet all the requirements. I knew the frame on the old bike was on the smaller side so not only was I looking forward to the 29" tires, but the larger frame as well. I'm 6'-1" tall and 210 lbs which put me right between sizes for Diamondback frames. I opted for the XL frame size which works well for me. I have the seat in the lower 1/3 of the adjustment range. I'm sure the LG frame would have been ok too in my case, but it's definitely a large bike so trust the sizing charts. Compared to my old bike, the breaks and mechanicals are top notch. For someone not accustomed to 24 gears, the low end power is amazing. This is the "Ready Ride" version, and just like they said, you only need to install the pedals, seat and front wheel. Very simple. The breaks and derailers were factory adjusted perfectly. I did go over the whole bike to make sure everything was tight and did find a couple bolts that needed an extra turn. The bike arrived in a giant box and was well packaged. Absolutely no scuffs or dings (not even the box). The only problem is figuring out what to do with the huge box. After a quick test ride in the driveway, the warnings from all the other diamondback reviewers were confirmed: the seat really sucks. Buy the larger seat and don't waste your time installing the factory seat. I took it out on the trail today and it is truly a pleasure to ride and it looks amazing. The front suspension and 29" tires make most of the bumps disappear. Solid ride with excellent paint and graphics. I highly recommend this bike! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love This Big Beast of a Bicycle... *by A***. on October 24, 2016* Ok, I wanted to put a few hundred miles on this bike before I wrote a review....so here goes.I love it. It's huge and fast as hell, and I love every second of it. That being said...You're gonna have to get a new seat. The seat that comes with the bike is a torture device. Don't even try. Just buy a new seat along with the bike.You're going to want to set it up for your body type too. I got the XL, and I feel like it's a good size for me. I'm 6'2", 200lbs, and once you adjust the seat, I was good to go.Now, this isn't a top end, blasting down the Himalayas kinda kit. I try and ride six days a week...maybe an hour or so at a time...so I'm a mid-level type. I'm also 40 and don't wanna die. So take that into account.If this bike has been in your cart for awhile, pull the trigger, I promise you won't be disappointed.EDIT: Okay, I'm closing in on a thousand miles on this bike, and thought I did get a tune up at a local bike shop, I have noticed a few issues with a bit of bottom bracket wobbles. I think the frame and tires are fantastic, but you may want to upgrade the drive train after a bit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid Hardtail with plenty of room for upgrades. *by J***0 on March 6, 2018* Ok I will start with the bad. The front tire wasn't true out of the box. The brakes also needed adjustments. The seat is hard as a rock. The grips also needed to be replaced because they offer no cushion and my hand was getting numb. The fork isn't that great but I knew that and I'm not doing much downhill or hitting jumps. The bike shown in the pictures is also not the bike I received. I received the newer model which has the newer Diamondback decals which I didn't mind. The part I did mind was the tires were supposed to be Schwable Rabid Rob's and what I got was WTB Nine Lines which offer no traction at all. So I had to spend more money to replace the tires. The bike is pretty heavy due to the cheap fork, the retailers are okay but not great. Probably gonna upgrade to the Shimano Alivio as well. More money out of my pocket. I paid $499 for this bike. Of course now it's on sale. My box was also open. If I wanted an open box I would have used Amazon's warehouse deals and saved some money but whatever. Now for the good....the set up was easy and I'm no pro at putting anything together. The bike is fun to ride, the frame is solid, the paint job is great. It's my first 29er and I'm enjoying it for what it is. I ride pretty hard and it seems to be taking everything so far. I didn't want to break the bank on a full suspension because I really don't ride downhill. It does roll over things pretty easily and would be great for beginners to intermediate riders. It's definitely an upgrade from 26 and 27.5 tires. Feels more solid. I love the wider handlebars as well. I would recommend with all the cons in mind. The picture shows the grips, Punisher decal and the seat cushion I purchased. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/100289406-diamondback-overdrive-29-hardtail-mountain-bike-black](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/100289406-diamondback-overdrive-29-hardtail-mountain-bike-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*