Intro and 1993 Diamondback Apex

[cesvilmal]

Hello,

New to this forum with a new to me bike. I picked this up a couple of days ago for very little money. I have been looking for something like this after a bikepacking trip where i struggled to hang camping gear on my modern cyclocross bike while my friend on an older bridgestone mtb had a jolly time.

I am not actually sure of the vintage, but from the limited information i was able to find, this looks to be like a 93, and as far as i can tell it is all original aside from the handlebars and saddle. I think even the tires are originals i think!

 

[BentRims]

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WOW!

That's clean, looks as though someone bought that for a weekend ride and never rode that again.

Nice score, always like certain Diamondback bikes.

 

[cesvilmal]

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Thanks!

Yeah I think it was a well hearted purchase that was not quite put into action.

 

[Hotwheels.]

Nice ride and welcome!

 

[cesvilmal]

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Changed out the bars and installed a cargo rack, I think this will be a reliable bikepacker. I just need to get a regular seat

While changing the handlebars I noticed that even the grips have the DB branding! Kinda fun.

 

[lobo]

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Nice bike! Should be prefect for your needs

 

[BentRims]

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I actually liked the Cruiser bars, but that "BIG'OL Cracker" seat got to go!

You might wanna to check that Bottom Bracket, every single 15+ year old MINT Steel bike I ever bought had a ton of rust in that area after removing it, though the rest of the bike was Like-New!

 

[JamesJS]

I'm building something very similar for my mom. Can you tell me the diameter of your seatpost? I switched mine out in my negligent college days and fear it is the wrong size.

Cheers!