1989 Diamond Back Apex build

[frkl]

Build update…purists please don’t look!



















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I raised the idea over the weekend of a retro-mod-BotM, and bikes like this are the reason why. Trying to see if there is wider desire for something like this, what do you think?

Post in thread 'Bike of the Month timetable and suggestions thread'

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...le-and-suggestions-thread.407812/post-3235170

 

[Beeewu]

I raised the idea over the weekend of a retro-mod-BotM, and bikes like this are the reason why. Trying to see if there is wider desire for something like this, what do you think?

Post in thread 'Bike of the Month timetable and suggestions thread'

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...le-and-suggestions-thread.407812/post-3235170

I think it would be a real interesting!
I have a 1x8 wide range team Marin with downhill bars and remote dropper seatpost…but never posted it on this forum.

 

[oldave]

I love this paint job - had one for a while. And not being in any way a purist (my '92 Ascent EX proves it!) I think your version is excellent!

 

[Beeewu]

Thanks Dave, would love to see your Ascent

 

[oldave]

 

[oldave]

Above! Though it's in process of some further change - riser bars with some back sweep to counter some back issues. I plead fact that combined age of bike and rider over 100!

 

[Beeewu]

Wow..awesome bike and rider no doubt.
Almost bought the same frame..with the subtle pink splatters

 

[oldave]

Thanks! Slow but steady rather than awesome! Yes the pink splatter is delightful.