1991 Diamond Back DB Axis LE

[millsm]

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Haven't seen that model before - has '91 graphics, but '90 tubing, as they went to True Temper in 1991. Also, they went to a fatter-looking Spinner fork in 1991, and to a T-Bone stem with the spagetti cable guide, instead of top-entry. Here's my son's 1991 Apex:

 

[ovlov440]

That's minty.

So looks as if this LE was a mid-season bike then with (then) current tubeset supplier married to next seasons paintjob. Maybe why it doesn't feature in any catalogue as well.

 

[JonTom]

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Jeez millsm, that looks NOS. :shock:

Thanks for your thoughts guys. 1990 frame, fork and compnents with 1991 graphics sounds alright to me - last of the Tange frames sold off in 1991, or the first bikes with the new graphics sold in late 1990, perhaps?

 

[twain]

those tyres dont look quite right. i'll take them off your hands (they'd look great on my DB Apex im waiting to finish off)
i have some blackwall mythos XC id be happy to swap with you

pretty please... :xmas-big-grin:

 

[JonTom]

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Hey twain,

If you have or can find an old pair of IRC Mythos redwall tyres try this, it's what I did with the tyres in the photo: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=306540&p=2505936#p2505936

 

[millsm]

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Thanks Jomtom - $40 garage sale find & cleaned up with a little touch-up paint, car wax, & polish