ASMR Bike Build: 1992 Diamondback Ascent Restomod

Picked up this 1992 DiamondBack Ascent EX in Seattle. Took it back to Oakland to clean up and upgrade. Gave it a new set of V-brakes, Avid levers, a 1x10 drivetrain and a few other fun bits. Enjoy the build. I know it kept me sane during the complex fires here in the bay area.

[@rickc2222]

nice, love the idea of putting a modern 1x on it, as one of the worst things about actually riding these old bikes is futzing with the triple rings up front...such a pain to just get the right gear. I picked up a 1992 Diamondback Response (like the apex but with a suspension fork) all original even the rotted out panaracer smoke tires!!! Marzocchi fork just appears to need new seals. amazing shape, can't wait to restore it. Kicker is it was a yard find - front yard "free" sign on it...just a random find while out for a ride - snagged it and had a big ass grin on my face all the way home.

[@RideLooseBikes]

Thanks, yes haven’t shifted a triple in quite some time. Enjoy your response, and thanks for watching.

[@burrito_bobby]

Clean build 🤙🏼

[@pomanku949]

This bike is so amazing after you did

[@RideLooseBikes]

Thanks!

[@jp93309]

Nice retromod mix of parts. Most of my builds go this way because they’re living their 2nd (maybe 3rd) life as townies any way. I outfitted my yellow Ascent with slicker tires and pink cable housings to sweeten it up for cruising. Just like candy 🍭

[@RideLooseBikes]

Thanks yeah I’ve got a cannondale I plan on building ad a townie cruiser too. Thanks for watching.

[@MrThatnativeguy]

I found a lime green 1992 Ascent EX nearby a few dumpsters in a parking lot down the street, unfortunately it had a snapped chainstay tube although I was able to salvage a mint Made in Japan Shimano sealed BB , budget 1X sun tour cranks and a rigid Kona Project 2 straight fork. Funny thing is the bike had a California registration plate that expired in 1995 ….meanwhile I’m way up north in Canada , my oh my if bikes could tell stories.

[@RideLooseBikes]

Nice score! Yeah I bought this one in Seattle and I found out it was from a bike shop in California.

[@MrThatnativeguy]

Thats neat, im just across the border from Seattle in Vancouver@@RideLooseBikes

[@miguelsalami]

🔥N I C E B I K E 🔥

[@abstraktius_artimus]

Nice video. I’m gonna go look at one of these I found for $40 tomorrow

[@RideLooseBikes]

Nice, thats a great deal!

[@abstraktius_artimus]

@@RideLooseBikes I ended up getting it. It’s not the ex but it’s in great shape.

[@RideLooseBikes]

Did it need much work or was it ready to ride?

[@abstraktius_artimus]

@@RideLooseBikes It didn’t need much work but I ended up tearing it al the way down and rebuilding it with almost all new component and I put new tires and a new saddle. I also changed the decals. I still have it but am thinking about getting an older Rockhopper next.

[@RideLooseBikes]

Nice! Yeah I’m itching to do another 80’s or 90’s mountain bike build. So hard to find the right one. Everyone’s building them up, none left to fix!

[@skyb8687]

That rusty bolt in the stem would drive me crazy

[@RideLooseBikes]

Thanks for the reminder!

[@isaachailstone4771]

Amazing rebuild! How did you manage to restore the original paintwork so we’ll? Did you apply a clear coat to stop rust at all? Love the videos

[@RideLooseBikes]

Just got lucky, original paint was in great shape. Clear coat is not a bad idea though!

[@kyle.brower]

wow amazing vid - What size are the new continentals? And then where could i snag v-brakes like that - thx.

[@RideLooseBikes]

Thanks for watching! They are 26” x 2.2”. As for the brakes I think I purchased them from either nashbar.com or jensonusa.com

[@gusnuk68]

nice bike. what chainring do you use? is that a narrow wide?

[@RideLooseBikes]

The chain ring is a surly 40t. Not a narrow wide though.

[@gusnuk68]

@@RideLooseBikes is it works perfectly or is there any problem when you ride it in a rough terrain? Chain slap when shifting perhaps? Your answer is appreciated.

[@garysprojects]

super dope! came out niceeeee. what seat post size is that? cheers!

[@RideLooseBikes]

Thanks! The seat post size is 26.8. I actually watched your diamondback build video once I picked this up. Cool of you to watch mine too!

[@garysprojects]

Ride Loose thanks dude! Yeah I picked up another db ascent but it’s orange 91 and it seems like it’s 27.0 so just checking hahah. I actually put a 26.8 and it has a little give. Been measuring over and over again and basically decided on 27.0. Hope it fits !

[@RideLooseBikes]

@@garysprojects Yeah this is a Marin seat post. Not sure what it was originally spec'd with but it fits real snug. Good luck!

[@garysprojects]

Ride Loose thanks homie 🙏😊

[@kaydeedizon]

Is the fork steerer tube is over size or standard? Thanllk you!

[@RideLooseBikes]

It’s a 1” threaded steerer tube in this bike.

[@dardizon26]

What is the title of the music

[@RideLooseBikes]

Hey Daryl! The song is called Sunshine in Paris by Dan Henig. Thanks for watching.

[@isaaccruz958]

how much can I sell it? I have the same one

[@RideLooseBikes]

I don’t know, I still have it. I picked it up for $100 during the pandemic. Prices have gone down lately though.