I finally finished my SS project, so it might not be for the purists!
Specs:
Frame: 1990 Marin Eldrige Grade
Fork: Marin
Headset: Marin
Stem: Girvin Flexstem
Handlebar: Marin
Grips: Race Face Good 'n Evil
Brakes: IBC Hydraulic
Brake Pads: IBC Hydraulic
Brake Levers: IBC Hydraulic
Cassette: DMC Conversion kit
Chain: Shimano XT HG91
Cranks: Deore LX (M569)
Chainrings: Deore LX
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-71
Pedals: VPP 331
Spanner: Surly
Hub Skewers: Tranz-X Secura Lock
Rims: Wolber AT-18
Hubs: Deore LX (M550)
Tyres: Schwalbe Big Apple
Saddle: Charge Spoon
Seatpost: Strong
Seatpost Binder: Tranz-X Secure Lock
Weight: 12kg
a bit of background: I bought this bike from the original owner. When he graduated in 1990 he wanted to buy a MTB and was actually out for a Merida. As his friend bought a Merida, he wanted something else. His lbs had this Marin imported for the owner, as Marin was not available here yet. He convinced the owner to sell it to him.
After a few years, in 1995, the splatter paint was peeling off, and he had the bike resprayed by the same lbs, that by now was an official Marin dealer. This are the 1995 Eldrige Grade colours and so Marin didn't want to send a new decal set, but did supply the headbatch!
Although it has seen enough action and has some paint chips, it still is in an amazing condition. All the Deore LX parts are original!
Specs:
Frame: 1990 Marin Eldrige Grade
Fork: Marin
Headset: Marin
Stem: Girvin Flexstem
Handlebar: Marin
Grips: Race Face Good 'n Evil
Brakes: IBC Hydraulic
Brake Pads: IBC Hydraulic
Brake Levers: IBC Hydraulic
Cassette: DMC Conversion kit
Chain: Shimano XT HG91
Cranks: Deore LX (M569)
Chainrings: Deore LX
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-71
Pedals: VPP 331
Spanner: Surly
Hub Skewers: Tranz-X Secura Lock
Rims: Wolber AT-18
Hubs: Deore LX (M550)
Tyres: Schwalbe Big Apple
Saddle: Charge Spoon
Seatpost: Strong
Seatpost Binder: Tranz-X Secure Lock
Weight: 12kg
a bit of background: I bought this bike from the original owner. When he graduated in 1990 he wanted to buy a MTB and was actually out for a Merida. As his friend bought a Merida, he wanted something else. His lbs had this Marin imported for the owner, as Marin was not available here yet. He convinced the owner to sell it to him.
After a few years, in 1995, the splatter paint was peeling off, and he had the bike resprayed by the same lbs, that by now was an official Marin dealer. This are the 1995 Eldrige Grade colours and so Marin didn't want to send a new decal set, but did supply the headbatch!
Although it has seen enough action and has some paint chips, it still is in an amazing condition. All the Deore LX parts are original!