1985 DiamondBack Apex
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minor_LEGEND
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Re: Spoked chainstay
Its not something unique to Diamond backs of this vintage, it's just a handy little touch incorporated into a frame that could be used for touring/expedition use. It seems to double as a chainstay protector on here, I've seen them underneath & on seat stays before. Obv its only any use if its tailored to the spoke length on that bike also.
Re the frame finish though, I agree that too much touching-in will potentially look a mess.
s1monf":seak27et said:
Its not something unique to Diamond backs of this vintage, it's just a handy little touch incorporated into a frame that could be used for touring/expedition use. It seems to double as a chainstay protector on here, I've seen them underneath & on seat stays before. Obv its only any use if its tailored to the spoke length on that bike also.
Re the frame finish though, I agree that too much touching-in will potentially look a mess.
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Funny you should mension the rear brake as I was just cleaning it up. It's a Cunningham designed Suntour XC power roller cam, it's very nice but it's just a shame it resides under the chainstays where it cannot be seen.
The spoke holder must be one of my favourite features of the bike. Here is another Apex.
The spoke holder must be one of my favourite features of the bike. Here is another Apex.
DeletedUser006
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Love it ! 
I think a refinish will be much deserved on an old beastie like this. I know a place that could help on the decals if you get stuck
I think a refinish will be much deserved on an old beastie like this. I know a place that could help on the decals if you get stuck
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juice":f1i9u1hz said:The frame number suggests that this bike was made for the devil himself. :twisted:
Scary but i like it.
Yes I did notice the frame number :twisted:
GM, I would appreciate the decal contact, I dare not strip the paint until I'm happy with the new decals matching the old but getting good replicas is difficult.
captaincosmic
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Loving this what a great find its a beauty
the spoke thingy is ace too
did it really have riser bars originally ?
I am a DB fan as my first ride was an Arrival 1989
the spoke thingy is ace too
did it really have riser bars originally ?
I am a DB fan as my first ride was an Arrival 1989
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captaincosmic":1vnyc3nz said:Loving this what a great find its a beauty
the spoke thingy is ace too
did it really have riser bars originally ?
I am a DB fan as my first ride was an Arrival 1989
Yep the stem and bars are original. Flat bars was just a fad of the 90's
captaincosmic
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Wow thanks for that I learnt something today risers are retro and flats were just a phase :shock:
All my bikes except the Jekyll (2000) have flats and it turns out the newest is the truest
All my bikes except the Jekyll (2000) have flats and it turns out the newest is the truest
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Amber, gum, rust or black wall tyres :?
