Show Us Your Vintage Diamond Backs!
12-22-15, 09:42 PM
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@DMC707 - if you're gonna belong to this club, spell it Diamond Back - 2 words like it's written on the bike. If you spell it Diamondback - that's the modern one which has no relation to the vintage ones.
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12-22-15, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
@DMC707 - if you're gonna belong to this club, spell it Diamond Back - 2 words like it's written on the bike. If you spell it Diamondback - that's the modern one which has no relation to the vintage ones.
12-22-15, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by fleslider
Nice, Whats the grouppo Shimano 105?
Guessing its a 1991 Model given the Diamond Back Down tube logo
Guessing its a 1991 Model given the Diamond Back Down tube logo
12-22-15, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by EricAr
Yes, I figure it's a '91 as well. It says "Centurion" on both the bars and the chain-stay. Shimano Exage 500, nothing special. I'll post a few more pics after I clean it up a bit. I like it a lot, that's all that matters!
02-14-16, 03:24 PM
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They call me Mr. TiGs
Master TG shortly after I got it a few years ago. Serial # says '89 but may have been an early '90 model. Recently acquired an Expert TG, but no pictures yet. Serial # on that one says '90. Frame is the same with black smoke instead of grey.
03-15-16, 09:28 PM
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Here is my 1990 Diamond Back Topanga that I bought new as a commuter and trail bike in college. I use it now to ride around the neighborhood with the kids.
03-15-16, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JonCr
Here is my 1990 Diamond Back Topanga that I bought new as a commuter and trail bike in college. I use it now to ride around the neighborhood with the kids.
Nice Topanaga, It looks to be mostly original.
03-15-16, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by wide45
Master TG shortly after I got it a few years ago. Serial # says '89 but may have been an early '90 model. Recently acquired an Expert TG, but no pictures yet. Serial # on that one says '90. Frame is the same with black smoke instead of grey.
Nice Master TG, The Serial number may give a 89 build date for the 1990 Model Year.
The Diamond back road bikes were started in 1990 after the parent company WSI, Discontinued the Centurion Brand in 1989.
Post the Expert when you get a chance please!
03-16-16, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JonCr
Here is my 1990 Diamond Back Topanga that I bought new as a commuter and trail bike in college. I use it now to ride around the neighborhood with the kids.
03-16-16, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by fleslider
Welcome to the Forums!
Nice Topanaga, It looks to be mostly original.
Nice Topanaga, It looks to be mostly original.
04-07-16, 02:11 PM
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Updated pictures of my 2 early 90's DiamondBack Apex(s)
I have posted pictures of my 2 DiamondBack Apex(s) before, but they have been cleaned for the riding season. First up is my:
1990 DiamondBack Apex
Size 17.5"
Frame: Tange Double Butted 4130 chromoly (CrMo) steel
Fork: 100% chromoly steel. The front fork has low mid-eyelet perfect for touring.
Sizing: The frame has 16 1/2" center to center seat tube, and 21.6" center to center top tube. 29" standover height.
1990 DiamondBack Apex
Size 17.5"
Frame: Tange Double Butted 4130 chromoly (CrMo) steel
Fork: 100% chromoly steel. The front fork has low mid-eyelet perfect for touring.
Sizing: The frame has 16 1/2" center to center seat tube, and 21.6" center to center top tube. 29" standover height.
04-07-16, 02:12 PM
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Second up is my:
1994 DiamondBack Apex
Size 20"
Frame: super light True Temper TT-Lite chromoly (CrMo) steel
Fork: 100% chromoly steel
Sizing: The frame has 19 1/2" center to center seat tube, and 23" center to center top tube with 30.5" standover height.
Components: Shimano Deore LX gruppo. Bontrager compact crankset, 42/32/22. Front and Back wheels are Suntour XC Comp wheelset.
Current weight is 26.1 lbs as shown. With lighter tire and regular tubes instead of heavy duty thorn protection tubes, it will be in the low 25lbs range.
Sadly as part of spring clean up, both bikes will be put up for sale in CL.
1994 DiamondBack Apex
Size 20"
Frame: super light True Temper TT-Lite chromoly (CrMo) steel
Fork: 100% chromoly steel
Sizing: The frame has 19 1/2" center to center seat tube, and 23" center to center top tube with 30.5" standover height.
Components: Shimano Deore LX gruppo. Bontrager compact crankset, 42/32/22. Front and Back wheels are Suntour XC Comp wheelset.
Current weight is 26.1 lbs as shown. With lighter tire and regular tubes instead of heavy duty thorn protection tubes, it will be in the low 25lbs range.
Sadly as part of spring clean up, both bikes will be put up for sale in CL.
04-28-16, 12:53 PM
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Well, I didn't even know this thread existed. Here is what I am told (considering I was given the owners manual with the bike) is a 1990 Master TG. It was all original except for the pedals (dura ace clips) and the seat (need to find what the original one would have been). This guy has had it hanging in his garage unsed for years. More pics after I get it cleaned up. I took off his gel saddle with a gel seatpad and put on an old san maro until I find something more fitting period wise. (and if my butt likes what I find)
Looks like it is a 91
Looks like it is a 91
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04-28-16, 09:43 PM
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Thanks for posting the Master TG,
It looks like the wheels are original, what are the wheels and Hubs?
It looks like the wheels are original, what are the wheels and Hubs?
04-28-16, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by fleslider
Thanks for posting the Master TG,
It looks like the wheels are original, what are the wheels and Hubs?
It looks like the wheels are original, what are the wheels and Hubs?
04-29-16, 06:55 AM
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04-29-16, 08:15 AM
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Diamond Back Ascent, 1987ish. Not much noteworthy. Rattlecan invasion stripes on seat tube courtesy of yours truly. Ended up giving it to a kid next door who needed a bike. I hope he thrashed the hell out of it and had a great time doing so.
The Diamondback you see most around here, this one in the back yard. Almost 6 feet. Picked him up with a hula-hoe and dropped him over the back fence so he could go live his snakey life. "Go be a snake, old man."
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07-16-16, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSung
1990 DiamondBack Apex
07-16-16, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSung
I am now down to 1 DB Apex, 94 DiamondBack Apex. Sadly I had to let go the above bike to clear out space. The 94 DB Apex is up for sale on local CL as well...need to thin out my stock further
Im tossing around the idea to sell the 1986 Ascent that is at the beginning of this post. not sure.
07-17-16, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by fleslider
Hopefully it goes to a good home. kept the 1990 i take?
Im tossing around the idea to sell the 1986 Ascent that is at the beginning of this post. not sure.
Im tossing around the idea to sell the 1986 Ascent that is at the beginning of this post. not sure.
07-27-16, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSung
It went to a good home. I have no more DB in my stable anymore
07-27-16, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Clang
All those Cimarrons pushing them right out of the garage!
