91 Pine mountain - Zolatone

Spotted this on Gumtree recently and picked it up last weekend. As far as I can see every nut and bolt on it is 100% original spec including tyres and saddle. One of the DX shifters had been replaced with some new style tat but I had a spare identical DX module which I have subsequently fitted.
Only downside is a ding in the top tube and a few marks on the frame.

My initial thoughts were to strip it down and refurb the frame but seeing as Zolatone is so hard to replicate I thought sod it. I really like the idea of keeping the bike original so I am not doing anything with it other than adding some decals from Gil. I also like the fact that it has a few marks as it is 22 years old!

Took it out for a good spin today accompanied by little markie on his newly built 90 Eldridge. Love the ride of these old rigid bikes and she didnt miss a beat.

Cleaning/detailing every part of that would be a great project.

Keep us posted.

Planning to detail a few areas I.e the hubs/cantis but I want to have it as a useable bike so not going to go mad. Will update post with any changes made. Looking forward to getting decals on.

Looking good mate...careful though once the zolatone gets in your blood....
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New set of decals ordered from Gil today. Will update when fitted

Added the new decals from Gil last night -



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nice. the decals have made a big difference!

Are those DX shifting ok? they often get lazy and mis-fire. nice to see zolatone in good shape though.

great, now i want one, thanks...i think

Loving this very nice with the new decals really spruce it up...just need to sort the forks and will look even better...Loving your work!

Wook

Agree with the direction a decent service/set up and new decals makes that a lovely thing..enjoy

Congratulations.... beautiful bike

'90 and '91 Zoletone Marin's are right up there for being my favourite retro-rides. Check out my 1990 Elridge in my sig

Enjoy riding it... they're a great ride.