Anyone like Diamond Back's?

hi
they look like some variation of a switchblade. they were the initial reason i went to look at the bike in the first place. i love forks.
thought it might be a good parts bike. but when i saw it i knew there was no way i was going to part out this beauty. keep it exactly as is.
roy

Nice pick up Roy. Those rims are specifically made for Trek bikes back in 1991 and 1992. I had them on my 8700. I have not seen a DB in Suntour before. All of them are usually DX or XT spec. Its quite unusual to see Suntour. My friend has a DB of the same era and I just tuned it up for him. Hope this helps!


Lousy weather this weekend for a bike ride....hopefully it gets nicer tomorrow or Monday!

Lovely bike, never heard of AXIS Le before though.

As posted above, the Matrix rims are a Trek OEM product, likewise the XC Pro mech & levers do not tie in with the lower level XCM cantis or levers. I'd be inclined to believe that it has been built up going from those oddities & I cant ever recall Suntour being specced on a DB. Likewise the X-1 chainset is just not anywhere near matching spec of the frame model.

I will add it looks a beauty though. Maybe bring the brakes & levers upto spec & keep it Suntour + ditch the saddle & replace with an Avenir item mounted at a proper angle.

NICE BIKE!

I saw that on CL the other day and thought it wouldn't stay for sale very long! Weird spec but in great condition. I had a '91 Axis (I think) BITD and I'm fairly sure it had True Temper tubes.

I'm pretty sure this was built up, but I have seen another DB with Suntour parts, on ebay not so long ago. There is also a 91 Axis frame on ebay now, similar paint job, true temper OX. It's a shame it looks like the rot has set in
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diamond-Back-True-Temper-OX-Steel-Retro-Mountain-Bike-Frame-17-26-Wheel-Tourer-/321000727854?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4abd22652e

Revive...

I had the exact same bike but stock fork, Tange frame set, but with a full Deore DX groupo and Mavic rims in Canada. I'm pretty sure I bought it in 1990 or1991.