1994 Marin Nail Trail FINISHED & Trail Pics 6/20/2011

[thall14]

Shined up!

 

[thall14]

Close up

 

[thall14]

Re-Polish

I wasn't happy with the clear coat or my finish when I was done. So I re-stripped it and finely polished it to a "chrome" shine. I picked up some more clearcoat, and some adhesion primer also. Hopefully this time it will be perfect!

 

[nathanman]

Lovely finish! Keep it up sir.

 

[thall14]

Just a little update, I have acquired new skewers and bottle cage, yes I am going for the 90's blue!

-I have since found the original brakes. (not pictured)

-I got the bike back from powder-coating. It looks great, you can see some minor imperfections, but that is what clear does.

-I got my hands on a 96 Eldridge Grade($150USD in MINT condition, the owners wife never rode it!), I took the White Industries Crank-set off for my project, and sold the bike to my cousin so he can hit the trails with me.

-I am awaiting my new stickers from Gil Thanks in advance!!!

-Here are a few pics, I will post more later. It is half built, I am waiting for my fork and new tires!

 

[thall14]

Final Specs:

Here are the final specs. Looking forward to taking her out on the trails!
Cheers!


Frame: 1994 Marin Nail Trail 17.5
Fork: Marin Rockstar CroMo Threadless Fork off 96 Pine Mountain
Headset: Cane Creek AHeadSet 1 1/8
Stem: KORE 110mm length
Handlebar: Original Marin Lite,
Grips: OURY
Brakes: Stock Cantilevers off 96 Pine Mountain
Brake Levers: Original Shimano XT
Shifters: Original Shimano XT
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Cassette: Sram
Chain: Sram
Cranks: White Industries off 96 Eldridge Grade
Bottom Bracket: Original Stock Shimano
Pedals: Stock with Bonterager Bontrager Toe Clips
Rims: Gary Fischer in Front, Sun Rims in Rear
Hubs: Shimano Deore in Rear, Gary Fisher in Front
Tires: WTB Velociraptor (Similar design to original Marin Quake front/rear tires)
Saddle: Stock Marin Lite
Seat post: Original Marin Lite 31.4mm
Decals By Gil

 

[azaro]

Nicely understated and cool.
Like that.

 

[thall14]

Final Pics. I was thinking of painting the bar ends blue. Not sure yet.

 

[Bensherman]

Very clean looking build, looks ready for the trails how she handle?

 

[thall14]

Very clean looking build, looks ready for the trails how she handle?

@Bensherman. She handles quite well, I just good done putting a new headset on her a few hours ago. Quite pleased, it was a standard Cane Creek head. Thanks for asking!