Diamondback Axis TT Pro project

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Ti frames with blue SIDS always look so good.

However I’d keep this original as it looks so damn good and that’s the appeal for me. It could be catologue perfect with so little effort and it’s a bike they nailed from factory.

Regret not buying it now as I sold a DBR Ti axis frame a few years ago and fancied another.

It will definitely be back to stock, just fancied a few path rides before I have a few days free in a month or so.

Yes it’s turned out to be a strip and service, rather than a long project with finding bits. Just going to check the chain length and ring wear to see if it’s as long mileage as I think it is.

 

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Tackled the crank/chainset and it’s definitely a low mileage bike. Seeming to be a commuter bike. Rings are really good with minimal rub.

Going to tackle the mechs and the cassette.

 

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I think those cranks, well the build deserves better chain rings than those pressed metal Shimano ones.

 

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They are the original sugino ones so an original vs better spec decision!

 

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More enjoyable cleaning!

I have decided this was a commuter that’s hasn’t been used off road. It’s so clean underneath and has no wear. The original chain (pretty much positive it is as it’s what specified in the catalogue) has not stretched at all.

Taken time to clean as the grime that was on it was extremely tacky and hard to remove. A number of soaks in degreaser and my trusty wooden tooth/party sticks were needed.

Avid triangle cantis have the original brake blocks and have all come up as new.

Bottom bracket undid easily and just needed a tooth brush clean on the threads and inside the cup. It’s an Adventure Components titanium (135g!!) as in the catalogue.

Next job is cleaning up the front half of the bike. Starting with the manitous.

 

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Also having luck finding a few (I’m selling bits to fund this build as I’m not a millionaire collector) NOS bits at what I think is a reasonable price delivered:

Dia compe PC11 for £35
Tioga stem cap £5

NOS Ritchey grips seem to be plentyfull, but bars, seatpost and saddle are trickier to find. A few NOS bars in America but the £50 postage, plus tax when here make it hard to swallow. Though neither of the 3 are in that bad condition as they are anyway.

 

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A few new parts have turned up (brake levers & Tioga stem cap), but 2 weeks of chronic sciatica has stopped play.

Trying to track down a better condition bars and saddle…but it may be a long wait or £50 postage from the USA.

 

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I’ve had severe sciatica for over 2 months now (can only sleep upright in a sofa!) but with some relief now showing itself I’ve completed a few more tasks.

Seatpost now changed to an original Silver Titec thanks to @Suprachrgd82 who sent it from the USA which was amazing of him!

All new cables but kept the outer as as they are in great condition and original (I think). The gripshifts were serviced and are crack free. Chain had a deep clean and was put back on as it has no signs of wear.

New brake pads on the Avid Tri-align cantilevers, which made a huge difference to the stopping power. I’m really surprised at how good they are power wise and also so easy to set up!

Just finished with setting the gears up which was a 5 minute job and about to take her for a quick spin up the road.