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
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.
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1990, 26aintdead, 26er, 90s, cantilever, commuter, cruiser, mountainbike, mountain-bike, mtb, restomod, retro, retromtb, steelisreal, vintage
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analogkid71 says:
Very nice. Early 90s Apex and Ascent frames are some of my favorites.
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