Just bought an immaculate 1989 mtb

[Tsundere]

I was looking at THIS one...

1989 Diamond Back Ascent Ex Retro Classic Vintage 19.5 “ | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1989 Diamond Back Ascent Ex Retro Classic Vintage 19.5 “ at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

But then I scrolled down and saw THIS one



It cost £20 more and is in my size

It's been used as part of an indoor display at a biking centre for the past couple of decades, and before that was barely ridden if at all by the original owner, the only thing that isn't original - tyres, which were changed soon after it was purchased.
I always admired the paint job on this model, and I know it's nothing special in terms of its specifications but it's great to find something I once lusted after in such immaculate condition.

It cost £245, was that a fair price?

 

[tintin40]

The paint work is still very nice

 

[Tsundere]

The paint work is still very nice

Agreed - I love the paintwork
Also I found out that they originally came with

Farmer John "cousin" Tioga MTB tyres 26" x 1.95​

Now I just have to find a pair of those and it will be 100% period perfect.

 

[drystonepaul]

It cost £245, was that a fair price?

I picked up a 1990 DB Ascent a few years ago for £20.
It was collection only and the condition was about £200 worse than that one.
They are great looking bikes.

 

[Tsundere]

I picked up a 1990 DB Ascent a few years ago for £20.

Blimey, nice find, covid has definitely driven prices upwards somewhat but £20 is crazy cheap.
Agree that they are pretty bikes, it was seeing one of these that first tempted me away from road cycling towards trail riding, picking this up is like finally scratching an itch I've not been able to reach for years.

 

[drystonepaul]

Mine's here > https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1990-diamondback-ascent.194147/

Purchased back in the hazy and distant past before COVID, Brexit and the collapse of human society.

 

[Tsundere]

Mine's here > https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1990-diamondback-ascent.194147/

Purchased back in the hazy and distant past before COVID, Brexit and the collapse of human society.

Ah yes, before the fall of civilization, lovely job you did there. Don't suppose you want to sell those FJC's?

 

[yakboy]

I think for that level of originality and condition £245 seems fair, you won't find many in better condition

 

[ishaw]

I really like that paint scheme. Helped a friend way back in the day repaint one. To get that effect I basically burned paper under the frame and let the smoke create that effect, then lacquered over it.

Not that yours needs it. Nice find.

 

[Tsundere]

To get that effect I basically burned paper under the frame and let the smoke create that effect, then lacquered over it

I'd love to see that technique and the results.