I would be all over that Axis if I was looking for a bike, I like mine and one day hope to do it up right. It should be a 1991 model as T-mar just dated a Bianchi Adventure I have that is the same color and has the same exact decal style on it. My Axis came with 7spd Suntour Accushift Bar Cons & had a 7spd Shimano HG freewheel in the rear, from what I have read it should work alright ( I tore the bike down before trying it) so you may be able to use a Shimano freewheel ( unless it has a Cassette) if you need to replace the one that's on there. The Command shifters are cool, and I also like the canti brakes that will allow you to run a pretty wide tire on that frame.

Glenn