Recent content by fatman73

Well I'm gonna start cleaning it up and fixing what's broke or needs adjusting/replaced. I'm update with pics when I get it done.

After cleaning it, the paint does look exactly like what I would call an olive metallic. And dummy me didn't realize it had a front set of cogs making it a 21 speed until I started cleaning it around there. Any tips on removing rust, cleaning the grips? I think one of the pedals has a piece...

I came to the same conclusion that it's maybe a 95 to 97. Once I start cleaning it up maybe I'll find more numbers on it. And yes, the fact it was a Diamondback and actually looked small enough like I could ride it is the reason I bought it. I'm not kid size short, but I do have short legs...

This is my first post on this forum and I apologize if it's in the wrong place. I haven't ridden a bike in over 35 years, but I would like to slowly get into riding. There are lots of dirt trails and things on my parents old property. I used to ride around on them with a Huffy Dirt Duster...