1998/99 DBR Axis

[DBR1]

Memory is failing me but i'm sure that it was either 1999 or 2000 when I purchased this from Merlin Cycles as a previous years bike, which would make it a 1998 or 1999 - seems to fit with the kit thats on it.

It's been in my garage ever since, only getting used 1 or 2 times a year and hence as of about a month ago (before discovering this forum!) everything except the forks, headset cap and bar ends was original - tyres are as supplied with the bike and i think its on its second set of brake pads.

I was amazed to find out that its officially become (almost) retro and I still haven't got around to using it more regularly!

Anyway, since the forks were fitted just after I bought it and had not been serviced since and all the kit that I couldn't afford back then is still around I though it was time to upgrade it, thanks so far to Pace (for the wheels) and MickyC (forks).

 

[DBR1]

Frame: 1999 DBR Axis True Temper TT-Lite Cro-mo

Fork: 2000 Manitou Mars Elite

Headset: Aheadset 1 1/8”
Stem: Titec
Handlebar: Titec 141
Grips: Avenir
Barends: Control Stix

Brakes: Shimano XT M739 V-brakes
Brake Pads: Shimano XT M739
Brake Cables: Clarks
Brake Levers: Shimano XT M739

Shifters: Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M739
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano Deore XT
Chain: Shimano CN-IG90
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Pedals: Time ATAC

Hub Skewers: Shimano Deore XT
Rims: Mavic X217 SUP Ceramic
Hubs: Hope Ti-Glide/Suspension anodised red
Nipples: Red anodised
Spokes: DT Swiss
Tyres: Panaracer FireXCPro

Saddle: WTB
Seatpost: Titec
Seatpost Binder: Hope bolt

Weight: 11.8kg/26lbs

 

[haggis]

wow thats a nice machine dude. I remember lusting after the Axis R from around 95-96. Think it was blue, yellow and red but that is just a nice. Would love a mid to late 90's Axis like that one. Big improvement with the new forks as well

 

[jango]

I'm sure it's a '98, a friend of mine has one too.

Nice updates with the Forks and wheels, looking good

 

[coco]

Nice bike is it the wrapped carbon frame model?
really nice anyway
Have one arriving this week just like that 97 model 17' frame for her in doors hoping it's light enough for her
will post pictures when arrived :!:

 

[otherself]

Big improvements with the red wall tires and hubs. Would look good topped off with a white saddle IMO, but you be your own Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.