![Would this 1996 diamondback apex make a good xbike ? (9kg, AVR true temper frame, xt/lx components). I'am considering buying it to build a do-it-all/touring/bikepacking bike and am wondering about chainstay length, Would this 1996 diamondback apex make a good xbike ? (9kg, AVR true temper frame, xt/lx components). I'am considering buying it to build a do-it-all/touring/bikepacking bike and am wondering about chainstay length,](https://preview.redd.it/i3qy1hc574851.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e09f7ae01366c7c8bd915bcc0b0429856388c3b0)
Would this 1996 diamondback apex make a good xbike ? (9kg, AVR true temper frame, xt/lx components). I'am considering buying it to build a do-it-all/touring/bikepacking bike and am wondering about chainstay length,
![Derek's Early 90s Diamondback Apex – Jared Harber | The Radavist | A group of individuals who share a love of cycling and the outdoors. Derek's Early 90s Diamondback Apex – Jared Harber | The Radavist | A group of individuals who share a love of cycling and the outdoors.](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2021/10/35-scaled.jpg?w=1400&quality=75)
Derek's Early 90s Diamondback Apex – Jared Harber | The Radavist | A group of individuals who share a love of cycling and the outdoors.
![I bought this Diamondback Apex new in 1990, now upgraded to 1x11. This sub has been helpful, so thanks for sharing! : r/xbiking I bought this Diamondback Apex new in 1990, now upgraded to 1x11. This sub has been helpful, so thanks for sharing! : r/xbiking](https://preview.redd.it/5emiuzc7mwg81.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=510fd5164e671bd15ea1be4c318b13090c62dd3f)
I bought this Diamondback Apex new in 1990, now upgraded to 1x11. This sub has been helpful, so thanks for sharing! : r/xbiking
![Derek's Early 90s Diamondback Apex – Jared Harber | The Radavist | A group of individuals who share a love of cycling and the outdoors. Derek's Early 90s Diamondback Apex – Jared Harber | The Radavist | A group of individuals who share a love of cycling and the outdoors.](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2021/10/3-scaled.jpg?w=1400&quality=75)