So I got this for $20 from a local ad. Rusted chain, bad tires, torn saddle, shifters don't work. The frame is in good shape. I like vintage diamondbacks so for $20 why not? I re-packed wheel bearings, bottom bracket, new chain, saddle, grips, cassette, brake pads, and new rear derailleur. The frame is actually very light and it's just a good looking bike overall. I believe this is one of the early stab using 700c wheels on a mountain bike. I still need to install a front and rear racks then I will be done with it.
1990 or 1991 Diamondback Override
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Titiritero
Retro Guru
Super nice...! Rumours say early steel hybrids will be the next fad... ;-) And thanks to gravel bikes, plenty of tires to choose from!
joglo
Senior Retro Guru
I do have a similar model an Overdrive from 1991 and love that too.
Also Harry Leary, in the picture of this ad out for a ride with Susan DeMattei seem to like their 700C bikes.
The Overdrive was a bit more expensive and a bit more sporty frame with sloping top tube geometry. It had Panaracer Smoke Tires, similar wide like regular MTBs. So even more a mountain bike just with bigger wheels.
To me, although math doesn't work out (as you need at least a 50x700c size to round the outer diameter to 29"), one of the first 29ers ever (next to Gary Fisher Sphinx).
Not sure if there was a meaningful quality or weight difference between Override and Overdrive?
Does the Override also have clearance for big tires. Does modern and great-riding 700x45 tires fit also to the Override?
Because paint-job-wise the Override models had been at least to me much more attractive.
BTW: also Gravel conversion work nicely with those bikes.
Here is an great looking Override with drop bar and disc brakes
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/anyone...071&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-16329071
Also Harry Leary, in the picture of this ad out for a ride with Susan DeMattei seem to like their 700C bikes.
The Overdrive was a bit more expensive and a bit more sporty frame with sloping top tube geometry. It had Panaracer Smoke Tires, similar wide like regular MTBs. So even more a mountain bike just with bigger wheels.
To me, although math doesn't work out (as you need at least a 50x700c size to round the outer diameter to 29"), one of the first 29ers ever (next to Gary Fisher Sphinx).
Not sure if there was a meaningful quality or weight difference between Override and Overdrive?
Does the Override also have clearance for big tires. Does modern and great-riding 700x45 tires fit also to the Override?
Because paint-job-wise the Override models had been at least to me much more attractive.
BTW: also Gravel conversion work nicely with those bikes.
Here is an great looking Override with drop bar and disc brakes
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/anyone...071&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-16329071
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