It’s a stunner isn’t it. The saddle’s grown on me too, probably through just riding it.
Just had a look at your ascent and it looks class. These retro MTBs are boss aren’t they
I recently got hold of a 1994 Diamondback Ascent which is in pretty much mint condition having been ridden once and then being sat in a garage for the past 27 years. I think the only non-original parts are the cables and the handlebar grips.
Part of me was reluctant to ride the bike as it had...