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Hi all, I found this awesome looking MTB from the 90's and wonder what exactly it is. I can barely read the stuff on the side, but I'm betting someone here knows exactly what it is. Please help! Thanks very much, Andre.

Hi! I've finally dug my Apex frame out from the back of my storage locker and traced the decals in Illustrator. It was incredibly easy as all but the P in Apex is exactly the same as the Ascent EX. Took a few hours to verify the shapes and alignments then got my Pantone book out and changed the...

Hi, I've managed to reproduce the decals from the Ascent EX, as mentioned last week viewtopic.php?f=1&t=295828 and today I finished the Axis Team! I've got an Apex frame that I'm going to do next. Does anyone have an Axis that I can have a look at, or buy? Best, Andre.

Hello! I've been away for a while, but am still passionate about those 1989 DB's! I've been thinking of restoring a 1989 Ascent EX, but need to get the paint and decals right. I think I've finally got the latter nailed down real good! I have some rusted, scratched & dented beat-up frames that I...

Hello, For all you fans of Shimano's rare offerings from 1989, I've posted two catalogues: A full-colour brochure detailing all the high-end components for Road and Mountain and a B&W dealer sales manual detailing all the low-end components from 1989. Find out about Deore XT II, Mountain...

Hello, Thanks to some recent eBaying, I've acquired some more magazines from 1989--my favourite mountain biking period. I've added two new articles to my gallery: first is a review of the 1989 Diamond Back Axis XT--DB's high-end bike for that year; second is a very interesting 1989 Buyer's...

Hello, I've scanned at high resolution and uploaded the 1989 DB catalogue. It's 16 pages with pictures dimensions and specs for all 1989 bikes. Find it in my gallery Enjoy, Andre.

Hello, This is my first posting to your excellent forum. I'm in Canada and am enamoured with the 1989 DB Ascent EX (20.5"). This was my first MTB and of all the bikes I've ridden in 20 years--absolutely the most fun by far. Here is a scan of a three-page advert from the June 1989 issue of...