Diamond Back Axis for all DBR & Steel fans

maxhc

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Wow, seems that this weeek is for DBR, finally here´s mine:

Frame: DBR Axis - True Temper TT Lite - size 18
Fork: Rock Shox Mag 21
Headset: Tioga Alchemy
Stem: Amaro Titanium 90 mm, 0º + SRP cap
Bar: Litespeed al. 585 mm.
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT - slr
Grips: Onza Ulés
Brakes: Shimano XTR M900 + Onza Chill Pills + al. bolts
Brake pads: Windwood Polybrake + WTB Gripmaster DC
Seatpost: Amaro Titanium 27.0 x 350 mm.
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost binder: Avenir + Ti. bolt
Front mech: Shimano Deore XT + al. bolts
Cranks + rings: Shimano Deore XT - 22-32-42
BB: Shimano UN-51 – 68 x 110
Rear derrailleur: Shimano Deore XT + al. bolts.
Chain: Shimano HG-70
Cassete: Shimano Deore XT 11-28
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT
Spokes: Wheelsmith DB
Rims: Bontrager BCX 1 / BCX 2
Tubes: Michelin
Tires: Onza Porcupine 2.10 Kevlar
Shark fin: Shimano Deore XT

Weight: 10,970 Kgs.


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Some Scans from the DBR 1994 catalog:

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This was tested in the Spanish BIKE mag:

http://www.foromtb.com/showthread.php?t=273782&page=5

Greetings from Spain.
 
Fantastic - finally get to see what mine should look like! (Currently frame only as had to strip for Voodoo/Muddy Fox build). Here's what it used to be like at one point:

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That is really really lovely - as Joe said really clean, and a refreshing change as we just don't see enough DBR's here. ;)

Have you had it from new or just built it to spec? Either way great job. I have really fond memories of my '94 Axis. Shame I have no pictures.

I really don't want to criticise but IMO would look way better with some skinwalls - Psycho K's or Smoke Lites!

Kev
 
Proper nice that Max.

I'm with Kev on the tyres, but thats just me being fussy :LOL:

Mag's look sweet on the front. Didnt DB's used to use Mazocchi's as standard on their sus bikes though??
 
Not really keen on diamond backs of this era but that is a cool-clean & classy looker :cool:
 
MadCowKev":1uzfstcz said:
we just don't see enough DBR's here.

Where have you been in the past week?
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I agree, this is a good build. Clean parts spec, nice looking frame, and good pictures.
 
Whoa, thanks for your replies

I have a pair of Amber Psycho´s but they´re a little abused … currently looking for a pair of skinwall Psycho´s , DB's used to use ( in 1994 ) Mazocchi's XC 500 as standard on their Top bikes ( Axis TT - & Dual Response) but on other bikes used Manitou 3 ( Axis Tr ) Manitou M Sport ( Response elite ), Rock Shox Quadra 21 ( Response Sport ) and even a Suntour SR Duotrack ( Sorrento Sport ), next update will be a Tange rigid fork …

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