1991 Diamond Back Axis

[1978]

Tyres have arrived and gone straight on

Bars and stem arriving soon, along with a NOS m730 XT bottom bracket.

 

[1978]

Finally, some progress this evening. I was a bit disheartened when the stem turned up as it was not as described, however, it’s the correct one for the bike and I can source a better one without the rush now.

 

[1978]

I’ve been lazy with this one and have only just got it finished. I swapped out most of the rusty bolts yesterday and gave it a quick polish, followed by a shakedown run around the block. Still a couple of final touches required, but it’s done for now.

A few photos of the finished article:

 

[1978]

 

[27motorhead]

If you want to try and improve the appearance of the stem without a respray or new purchase have a look at this thread:
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/refinishing-black-seatposts.477465/
Might be worth a shot?

 

[1978]

If you want to try and improve the appearance of the stem without a respray or new purchase have a look at this thread:
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/refinishing-black-seatposts.477465/
Might be worth a shot?

Good plan, thank you

It’s a bit rusty so I may repaint at some point, but this is worth a try for sure

 

[27motorhead]

Good plan, thank you

It’s a bit rusty so I may repaint at some point, but this is worth a try for sure

Looks like it is worth a try and no doubt useful for future parts and purchases!