DBR VERTEX TR 1995

[Dylankx250]

Hi,
Thought I'd share my MTB that I bought new in 1995. I've kept it so long that it has now become retro! It's in top condition, all original paint and stickers.

The full spec of the bike is:
Frame size: 18”
Frame material: Cr-Mo steel, True Temper TT-Lite
Forks: Manitou 4
Pedals: Shimano XT SPD
Front derailleur: Shimano LX
Rear derailleur: Shimano XT
Brake levers: Shimano XT
Gear levers: Shimano XT
Cranks: Shimano LX
Cassette: Shimano 8 Speed
Brakes: Dia Compe 987
Wheel rims: Mavic 230 SBP 26”
Hubs: Shimano LX with quick releases
Tyres: Specialized Team Control
Seat: Richey Vector Plus Rail
Seat post: Zoom
Handle bars: 3TTT Extreme
Grips: O’Neal Azonic
Stem: Tioga
Headset: Dia Compe A Headset

Never thought I'd have kept it this long.

 

[stumpjumper1990]

That is nice! I really like it!

 

[Dylankx250]

I remember when I bought this (16 years ago!) it was between the Vertex and a GT Zasker (my memory jogged by seeing a Zasker posted here). Actually I ordered the Zasker frameset and ended up returning it – I can’t remember what was wrong with it though.

Any other DBR fans out there?

 

[magas]

just stumpled accros your thread and must say that I like the bike - very nice and in a good nick

that had been the years, 95-97, when DBR made great / succusfull bikes - remember Hubert Pallhuber World Champion on DBR in 1997

 

[Rio]

great bike! most feel good to have a bike that long. I still think sometimes, what if I hadn't sold that bike back then?

 

[stumpjumper1990]

great bike! most feel good to have a bike that long. I still think sometimes, what if I hadn't sold that bike back then?

I still have my 1990 stumpjumper.... hanging in the shed!

 

[Dylankx250]

Not sure what to do with it, I’ve hardly used it since 1999! In 2007 I put new chain, cassette, cables, tyres and grips on – and have used it about twice since then.

Might turn it in to a commuter barge. Think people will try and steal it or will theifs know that it's old and not worth too much?

 

[stumpjumper1990]

Not sure what to do with it.

You can always sell it! Lots of retrofans on here!

 

[sam_white]

Frame looks very similar if not identical to my '94 Diamondback Axis. Got any close ups?

 

[Neil]

Frame looks very similar if not identical to my '94 Diamondback Axis. Got any close ups?

It will be the same frame.

Diamond Back used TT-Lite tubing on several models around these years (94 / 95). Axis, Apex, Vertex TR.