Comments on: diamondback ascent 1992-2008 RIP

By: Tim Cunningham

Tim Cunningham — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:07:14 +0000

I still have my 94 DB Ascent. I converted it into a trekking bike by adding rear rack, fenders and, with some braze on lugs, a front lowrider rack. I put a Brooks 17 saddle on, for comfort, and it’s covered some very long distances. One major tour started in northern Spain and ended in Athens, Greece over a 4 month period carrying full kit.
The best frame I’ve ever had.

By: Joey

Joey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:35:42 +0000

Top Bikes. My 1994/5 Ascent has been up all the big mountains in Wales and done lots of other stuff and is still going strong.

Aside from the frame the, er, STX Cranks are original and so are the, um, I know! the seatpin and the plastic tubes for the cables along the top tube!

By: John Girvin

John Girvin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:25:15 +0000

Bouncing down XC trails is mostly how my DB Ascent spent its days too Tony!

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:03:59 +0000

Also has the white DB Ascent with the scribbling effect on the frame.

Used it regularly for XC in the UK. Didn’t need suspension as the fat tyres soaked up the the potholes, roots etc.

Wish I hadn’t got rid of it now!

By: Javy

Javy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:04:33 +0000

I just wanted to say I just picked up a DB ascent at the good will, if anyone has any questions about their missing bike email. I’ll check the serial numbers and the info you guys might give me. I know how much these bikes mean to people and if anyone comes up with the correct info I would gladly return it and expect nothing in return. Thanks

Javy

By: RC Polanco

RC Polanco — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:35:41 +0000

I just picked up a DB Ascent from the local Salvation Army last night. The 1st thing I checked for was major frame damage. Paid…50% off…ahmmm….$44.50. Not bad. Has the yellow frame w/ black forks. Like the 3 piece cranks, and the unique placement of rear brake. I am 34, and this was one of those dream bikes back when I was in high school. I has opted for the Schwinn Mesa Runner back in the late 80′s – early 90′s (can’t remember). RIP – keep those old bikes indoors!

By: John Girvin

John Girvin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:44:22 +0000

It’s curious how we become attached to these inanimate objects, isn’t it? We spend time with them, get to know how they work and each one’s particular idiosyncrasies, making them almost true individuals to us. Then, when they go, we have to re-learn these quirks for a new bike and we soon miss the familiarity of our old companions.

By: royden

royden — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:26:39 +0000

Yep Dude..
92 ascent ..out riding the other day and something wasn’t quite right…had a look and the old girl had snapped just above the bottom bracket…game over ..I miss mine too..boo hoo..

By: stinger

stinger — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:14:18 +0000

Julie, I just found an ascent … near a movie house … so if you could narrow down the odds by naming your city, since you could be be from anywhere in the world … tell me what colour it was and if coincidences add up … its yours again

By: John Girvin

John Girvin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:23:01 +0000

That’s hard luck Julie, I hope you get it back!

Funnily enough, a guy stopped me outside a cinema one time when I was cycling past on the Diamondback and accused me of stealing his son’s new bike! The Ascents had such an unusual paint job, he had put two and two together but came up with five. After a quick chat I let him inspect the bike (keeping a tight grip on it of course) and it was all sorted out very quickly, as my Ascent was maybe six or seven years old at that time and it was clear that it couldn’t possibly be his son’s new bike.