1991 Diamondback Axis

[HuskyDinoBomber]

My 1991 Diamondback Axis bought from original owner who used it as a college commuter through the early 90s then sporadically at best for the years following. Seat needs a bit of attention and ne grips will go on. Not a chip in the paint and the M730 XT group set works flawlessly.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

All cleaned up a ready to roll

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

XT Rapid Fire shifters
XT Cantilever Brakes
XT Front and rear derailleurs
Avenir rims, saddle, seat post and handle bar
Tioga stem
Lizard Skins grips
Original Panaracer Smoke skinwall tires
Deore Pedals with Avenir cages and straps

 

[sparkybhp]

Simply stunning, lovely to find them like that and coax them back to life - good work..

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Well it’s official I really like this bike. Very forgiving frame absorbs the road bumps really nicely. It may need a
BMX bar conversion however, my days of long reach bikes are behind me.
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[HuskyDinoBomber]

New bars for the Axis. Got a threadless quill stem adaptor and my Sunday stem on her as well.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Out for a test run single speed and no brakes.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Got the Billy Bonkers mounted on a wheel set the came with my Breezer. Stole the Brooks B17 off the Stumpjumper. Effortless speed and so comfy. This bike is heading in the right direction. Not sure what to do with the drivetrain. Definitely a 1x not sure how many in the back.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Anyone do a 3x1? No rear derailleur. Curious about the speed ratio climbing ability to flat. I’m to old to stand n climb like my gear but think three in the front 1 in the back suits the BMX look better.

 

[Beeewu]

Somewhere on this site, someone did a 3x1…I’ll try and find .