89 Diamondback Apex Project

[denaliman]

Hi all

I have my old DB Apex, which I'm looking to upgrade and cant seem to find a block which will fit. Its got original '89 Deore hubs which I believe have a shorter freehub then today.

any recommendations on block replacement and does anybody know a good replacement chainset I should put on?

Thanks

Denali

 

[Dr S]

Suppose you could start by taking a good side on picture and adding it to the 80s Rides threads! Love that DB smoke paintjob

 

[Pickle]

Remember them MBUK OK stickers!

An old High School buddy had one of them, full Deore DX groupo with STI shifters. Was very jealous, as I only had my Raleigh Ravine at the time

If it were mine, before doing anything I'd de-grease, take that handlebar thing off (sorry, but it doesnt suit it ), take all the damaged decals/stickers off (new ones can be sourced from gil_m on here) and then make a decision as to how the re-build is going to go.

 

[OrangeRetro]

Blimey, That takes me back.. That is a very original awesome looking piece of 80's machinery! Well worth some love to bring it back to top condition!

 

[DeletedUser006]

That will b a fantastic bike if you can bring it back to life !

My Dad had an Axis back in the day that was immaculate, had the smokey paint with a really funky purple laquer, was Tange Prestige tubing (so light) with XT 18 speed groupset,Rear u brake, Farmer John & FJ Cousin respectivley, It also had the flattest longest Tioga T Bone stem I have ever seen ............... then some theving scroat nicked it from our garage back in 1992.

Look forward to seeing the progress

 

[greenstiles]

Have you got a 6 or 7 speed block ? Is it screw on(freewheel) or cassette ? Can't remember that far. 7 speed cassettes are harder to find these days but are about.........freewheels a plenty.

 

[legrandefromage]

a 7spd feehub should go straight on from, say, an Alivio or STX 7spd hub - these can still found all over the place.

7spd cassettes are still easy to get.

 

[taliesyn]

I know this is an oldish thread, but I've just recently had my '89 Apex refurbed, and the Shimano HG70 Cassette 12-28 7 Speed, fits it perfectly.

Mine's had a new bottom bracket, new grips, new tyres, new cassette, new chain, and a new saddle, so it's tip top and is still working a treat. I have to change the pedals too, as the cages on the original pair are shot. Other than a few small dinks here and there, it's in brilliant nick

 

[cam]

Taliesyn,

Can we see a pic of yours, please?
My brother had one of those. Very cool.

Cam

 

[Carlos the Slackal]

I love DB smoke paint jobs.

That is all.