1994 DB Axis TT Lite - Build Thread

pwebb · Oct 3, 2025

It will be no secret that I like a retro DiamondBack and I have a particular liking for the later TT lite frames - so was unable to forego this one :

sadly a little too pitted to retain the original finish but the frameset is undamaged and in fine shape nonetheless - off to Cyclone for a transformation...

pwebb · Oct 3, 2025

Candy light blue this time which I think is suitably striking and a big improvement on the rather nondescript colours of late 90s Axis frames ( compared to the lovely splatter finishes of the earlier ones)

the eagle eyed will spot an octalink BB - needed for the 1x drivetrain I had lined up for this build

PanoIgano · Oct 3, 2025

Very cool!

Started to like a lot DBRs from that era.

pwebb · Oct 3, 2025

Decals by Gil - very prompt and efficient service as ever - thanks!

pwebb · Oct 3, 2025

Build up - with some old and some new:

1x Drivetrain using FSA 39T octalink cranks and chainset
Deore 10s shifter and rear mech + 11-46T cassette
Retro Deore XT hubs and wider freehub for above
Ritchey 1 1/8 ahead set
XTR BB octalink
LX cantis front, STX cantis rear
sundry other parts from my burgeoning stockpile of bits

95% there
now hanging in my workshop while I debate whether its a keeper and if so, what I might change - repro Panaracer Smoke may be the next adjustment as I think it should have some 90s tyres

sam_white · Oct 3, 2025

It's a 1994. Serial starts U4 but what's the full number please? Just curious if it's older or younger than mine! Might also help to see if frames were made in batches. Ta!

Frankenorange · Oct 4, 2025

That paint is superb

Mcleod · Oct 12, 2025

Love this! Nice build @pwebb.

1994 DB Axis TT Lite - Build Thread

pwebb

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pwebb

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Mcleod

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