DBR Axis TT 1993 project

Left crank already polished after using needle file for a couple o f deep scuffs, then 400grit paper, 1'00grit and 2000grit. Then came the Dremel polishing tool and in the end hand polishing using Auto Glym Metal Polish.

Right crank is in process.

This could end up nice.

More bits arrived in the last couple of days: XTR 950 casette (12-32) and new M900 stickers.

Wheels are coming from Poland (Conorio MT 910 rims and Pulstar hubs). I know the front Pulsar hub might be too bulky for this frame and forks combo but I definitely wanted some color and turquoise seemed to be quite right.

The thread lenght in the fork is not enough so I´ll try to fix it through next week.

And polishing of the right crank is already finished.

BTW, I´ve just got myself an XT M900 front mech so 953 goes out.

I forgot some good quality pics of the naked frame:

Superb, looks really fast, will you be keeping the Ti P2?

It´s not a P2 but a custom made fork from XACD. I sold it two weeks ago to a friend who also owns an Axis TT, sorry

Water decals:

thats a lovely project, and looks like it will be a fast and racey ride!........polishing is however the work of the devil!.....threatening wankers cramp and the ruination of manicured fingernails, pairs of clean jeans and white t shirts the world over!......it is my intention to rid my life of its evil, sticking to consumption of beer and pringles by the tubeful as i mock your decline into madness.....(nods knowingly) :|

Yes polishing is hard...you need spare hands

Updates: NOS Onza Chill Pills finally arrived. EDR stem was sanded to get rid of the blue anodising, then painted in gloss black and finally some new vinyl stickers:



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At last I got some time to work on the bike. Made some progress but saddle hasn´t arrived yet.

(Sorry for the bad quality pics...better ones as soon as the bike is finished)

Frame: Diamond Back Axis TT 1993. 3-2,5 Titanium.

Fork: Steel. Unknown brand.

Headset: Shimano XTR m900 NOS
Stem: EDR Alu. 130 mm. 0º
Handlebar: Amaro titanium. 600 mm
Grips: Ritchey WCS foam
Barends: No

Brakes: Shimano XTR M900
Brake Pads: Shimano XTR M900 NOS
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza Chill Pills NOS
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900

Shifters: Shimano XTR M900
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900. 31,8. Top pull
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano 953 12-32 8v
Chain: Sram
Cranks: Shimano XTR M900
Crank Bolts: Shimano XTR M900
Chainrings: Shimano XTR M900
Chainring bolts: Shimano XTR M900
Bottom Bracket: LX un-54 113-68. NOS
Pedals: Shimano 747

Hub Skewers: Still searching for the right ones...
Rims: Conorio MT 910
Hubs: Pulstar
Spokes: Steel 2 mm
Tyres: Maxxis Monorail 2.1
Tubes: Vee Rubber

Saddle: Vetta TT NOS
Seatpost: Syncros 7075 T6
Seatpost Binder: Hope

Weight: 10,100

Swekers will be gone and new ones coming as soon as I find the right ones