Question Year 2000 Axis neck plate

[KevinUK]

Hi MM nutters, I have a lovely Axis SS that has a recessed neck mounting plate, is this a feature that was particular to early models does anyone know ? Mine is February 2000 manufacture.

 

[beej]

Yeah- the neck plates were recessed for a period of time. As the story goes ... a number of people saw finish cracks around the plates when they over-tightened the neck screws, so the design was changed.

 

[KevinUK]

Interesting, for me I like the recess design, however the gauge of the neck plate material is not an issue in terms of being evasive in anyway I just think it is a more finished design.

No sign of any cracks on mine either

thank you

 

[beej]

I do too- I've got a few with the recess and quite like it. But as you say, it's cool both ways.

 

[Stratty316]

I think it was a cool detail, but I totally understand why it was discontinued. I believe that it was in early 2000 that it was discontinued as my Green Axis was made in March of 2000 and it doesn't have it. I had an AL from Jan 2000 and it was recessed.


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[Tim O'Sullivan]

My favorite Axis, a 1996 red hardtail is a recessed design. No cracks almost 20 years later!

 

[Stratty316]

I have a 1996 Gold trem... No cracks either


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