1994 DB Axis TT Lite - Build Thread

[pwebb]

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]

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]

Very cool!

Started to like a lot DBRs from that era.

 

[pwebb]

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

 

[pwebb]

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]

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]

That paint is superb