Fimdog
Retro Newbie
I’ve recently purchased a DBR Axis R from a local seller it isn’t my kind of bike but I do like to pick up a bargain and of course condition is a key factor.
The seller had bought the bike brand new from his local bike shop in around 1999, soon after the purchase he moved abroad leaving the bike in storage with family. Now he has returned to the UK he had no use for the old bike and decided to part with it. He said he had probably only done 25 miles on the bike, judging by the wear on the tyres, still having the bobbles this would seem plausible.
I have researched the bike, mainly through past posts on this platform which has been an excellent source of information.
It seems the frame was manufactured in 1997 but most components are a mix of older STX-RC shifters with the newer Deore RD- M510 rear derailleur. Most of these bikes I have seen were sold with a rigid front fork.
Considering the age of the bike the 16” frame only has minor rust spots.
Components:
26” Vuelta Airline 1 rims with shimano RM-40 hubs.
RST Gamma TL forks
Shimano STX-RC 8 speed shifters
Deore V-brake levers
Ovation brake callipers
Deore RD M510 rear derailer
LX front derailer
Shimano FC MC18 crankset
If anyone has an interest in this bike please get in touch.
Many thanks
The seller had bought the bike brand new from his local bike shop in around 1999, soon after the purchase he moved abroad leaving the bike in storage with family. Now he has returned to the UK he had no use for the old bike and decided to part with it. He said he had probably only done 25 miles on the bike, judging by the wear on the tyres, still having the bobbles this would seem plausible.
I have researched the bike, mainly through past posts on this platform which has been an excellent source of information.
It seems the frame was manufactured in 1997 but most components are a mix of older STX-RC shifters with the newer Deore RD- M510 rear derailleur. Most of these bikes I have seen were sold with a rigid front fork.
Considering the age of the bike the 16” frame only has minor rust spots.
Components:
26” Vuelta Airline 1 rims with shimano RM-40 hubs.
RST Gamma TL forks
Shimano STX-RC 8 speed shifters
Deore V-brake levers
Ovation brake callipers
Deore RD M510 rear derailer
LX front derailer
Shimano FC MC18 crankset
If anyone has an interest in this bike please get in touch.
Many thanks
