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I couldn't quite believe it, this bike is sub 30lb, just!
1985 DiamondBack Apex
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shogun700
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Great bike! I had one of these pass through my hands last summer, in exceptional condition. Good on you to bring it back like that. If you want a reference point for the US-spec catalog build, click on this photo, and have a look through the whole album, I took a bunch of pics, then removed the shoulder strap and took some more. On of my favorite parts is the wheelset, high flange hubs laced to Araya's that have 'APEX' decals down the center.
I also had to let this one go, and I do believe these two bikes were separated at birth as the frame construction is exactly the same-extra spokes, wraparound seatstays, rack boss on the fork, etc., although the parts group is 2-3 years newer, and this one has a Tange Infinity sticker, so as was mentioned I do believe they changed the tubeset somewhere along the line.
Both bikes were a total joy to ride, if I had infinite space I'd still have both.
1988 Scott Boulder-feel free to look through this album as well, this bike had gold-anodized Sunshine hubs laced to Weinmann concave rims, so cool:
I also had to let this one go, and I do believe these two bikes were separated at birth as the frame construction is exactly the same-extra spokes, wraparound seatstays, rack boss on the fork, etc., although the parts group is 2-3 years newer, and this one has a Tange Infinity sticker, so as was mentioned I do believe they changed the tubeset somewhere along the line.
Both bikes were a total joy to ride, if I had infinite space I'd still have both.
1988 Scott Boulder-feel free to look through this album as well, this bike had gold-anodized Sunshine hubs laced to Weinmann concave rims, so cool:
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Those bikes look great, thanks for sharing. Those suzue cartridge bearing high flage hubs would have been supplied on my bike, I have been searching for a period wheel set, current is '88/'89. Also good see what rims would have been supplied. That Scott is indeed identical to the DB.
Interesting information on infinity tubing.
I live the ride of this and can't see myself parting with it any time soon.
Interesting information on infinity tubing.
I live the ride of this and can't see myself parting with it any time soon.
Easy_Rider":1oh2131y said:
when i saw the triple spoke holder i thought it was an apex in yellow LOL. Looking at the head tube it looks a little less steep than the 86 Apex imo
By 1988 Diamondback had dropped the spoke holder and had long moved onto Tange MTB. Catalog page for 1988 Apex
The serial # on my Apex with Infinity tubing suggests it was manufactured in late 1985. I actually think Apex was introduced as model year 1986 and at some point upgraded the tubing to Tange MTB. I've not seen any other Infinity stickered Apexes, though the 1986 review of the Apex in the mountain bike magazine does reference Infinity tubing.
I love my apex too.. it's become my main ride.. super smooth. I'd love to find an original one with the better tubing
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I like it. simple as that.
shogun700
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frantik":xz8sqbnh said:
That's odd, I must have done something strange. Here is the Apex:
http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/ ... ck%20Apex/
....and the Scott:
http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/ ... 20boulder/
