Manitou/Marin FRS Replica Type Thingy? Balance Pro 750?
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Mikb23
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Re: Manitou/Marin FRS Replica Type Thingy?
Well I've just brought it. This could be the start of something special... or something that sits in the shed untouched for a few years! They look like they were pretty expensive bikes when they were new.
These one appears to have had a few 'downgrades' over the years but I have some period correct LX stuff from my Killer V900 in the shed that will take it back to it's original spec.
What do people think? Don't know much about these? Collectable classic or a worthless curio?
Well I've just brought it. This could be the start of something special... or something that sits in the shed untouched for a few years! They look like they were pretty expensive bikes when they were new.
These one appears to have had a few 'downgrades' over the years but I have some period correct LX stuff from my Killer V900 in the shed that will take it back to it's original spec.
What do people think? Don't know much about these? Collectable classic or a worthless curio?
I think it's a good find, though I'm partial to odd suspension. Funny how there's a manitou on the front.
There are a few threads on here I've read on balance frames, though most have been about sorting out the sseized rear suspension so hopefully yours won't be.
There are a few threads on here I've read on balance frames, though most have been about sorting out the sseized rear suspension so hopefully yours won't be.
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Small company on the great scheme of things.
The frame is made using Alcoa 7005 heat treated aluminium, nice welds, and originally had a anodised and high polish finish, all models here in the Uk had a Manitou front fork, the rear end on all FS models used an RST. FWIW it was made in the same factory as Marin at the time.
I forget which rider rode for them in or around 93 when it gained the world cup dual slalom and D/H title, hence the head badge being used with the championship colours.
Cycle Surgery (before the expansion and multiple outlets,) sold containers of them BITD.
Small company on the great scheme of things.
The frame is made using Alcoa 7005 heat treated aluminium, nice welds, and originally had a anodised and high polish finish, all models here in the Uk had a Manitou front fork, the rear end on all FS models used an RST. FWIW it was made in the same factory as Marin at the time.
I forget which rider rode for them in or around 93 when it gained the world cup dual slalom and D/H title, hence the head badge being used with the championship colours.
Cycle Surgery (before the expansion and multiple outlets,) sold containers of them BITD.
