PurleySquire
Retrobike Rider
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Having been a bargain basement "el cheapo" rider in the past; until converted by the experience of riding a Marin East Peak, I was curious to know if the earlier Marins are as good as people have said. I bought this Marin Muirwoods in the summer of 2010 on eBay, I think for just £10.
The package comprised the frame, stem, handlebars and a few other miscellaneous parts. All of which, I hope, will work with some nice retro components I have in stock to complement the build later on.
I was particularily looking for a larger frame to suit my 6' stature, of which there were few available at the time. The bike would replace an 18" framed bike, which I felt was a little too compact, you can extend the seat pin, you can't do as much about reach.
The vendor explained that it was a project only; with a siezed seat pin. Having sorted this issue before I felt confident that I could do it again. The parts were loaded in the boot of the car and I was off.
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The package comprised the frame, stem, handlebars and a few other miscellaneous parts. All of which, I hope, will work with some nice retro components I have in stock to complement the build later on.
I was particularily looking for a larger frame to suit my 6' stature, of which there were few available at the time. The bike would replace an 18" framed bike, which I felt was a little too compact, you can extend the seat pin, you can't do as much about reach.
The vendor explained that it was a project only; with a siezed seat pin. Having sorted this issue before I felt confident that I could do it again. The parts were loaded in the boot of the car and I was off.
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