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Diamondback Apex (1990)

Marketplace find. Bought the frame with a box of parts in Feb 2025. Built it up with some help from my parts bin. It's been my main ride since.

Frame:
Diamondback Apex (1990)

Fork/Headset:
Original DB fork / unmarked headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Deore DX Cranks

Pedals:
V Sixty Magnesium

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano Deore 3x8

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Deore XT Derailleurs/Shimano SLS thumbies

Handlebars/Stem:
Simworks Getaround bar 25.4 / Unmarked highrise quill stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB Power V

Brakes:
Shimano SLR Cantis with Salmon Koolstops. Diacompe power control 11 levers.

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya rim / Shimano Hub / Maxxis DTH 2.3

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya rim / Shimano Hub / Maxxis DTH 2.3

Accessories:
Decathlon Stem bag and saddle bag. Soma Lucas 3 front rack

More Info:
Paintjob is called Blue Smoke. Work in progress as always.

Added about 2 months ago by 93til. Last updated about 2 months ago.

3 Comments

Very nice. Early 90s Apex and Ascent frames are some of my favorites.

Posted about 2 months ago

Posted about 1 month ago

93til

93til says:

Thank-you! I agree, great frames.

Posted about 1 month ago