1996 Marin Ultimate Titanium

Matttymm

Gold Trader
Marin Fan
Feedback
View
Hello all

Starting a new build thread for my latest adventure.

Picked this frame up on eBay;

Believed to be built by TiSports in the USA. Same frame as the 95 frame only option in the catalogue with original OEM 96 decals.

It’s also been suggested it’s a rare 96 Team bike manufactured by Merlin. I’d love to believe it.

Either way super rare.

Will be a relatively slow build.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_8924.jpeg
    IMG_8924.jpeg
    322.2 KB · Views: 36
  • IMG_8925.jpeg
    IMG_8925.jpeg
    201.2 KB · Views: 33
  • IMG_8926.jpeg
    IMG_8926.jpeg
    203.9 KB · Views: 31
  • IMG_8927.jpeg
    IMG_8927.jpeg
    151.1 KB · Views: 30
  • IMG_8928.jpeg
    IMG_8928.jpeg
    210.1 KB · Views: 32
  • IMG_8930.jpeg
    IMG_8930.jpeg
    130.5 KB · Views: 32
  • IMG_8929.jpeg
    IMG_8929.jpeg
    176 KB · Views: 33
  • IMG_8932.png
    IMG_8932.png
    533.1 KB · Views: 31
  • IMG_8934.png
    IMG_8934.png
    493.2 KB · Views: 28
  • IMG_8935.jpeg
    IMG_8935.jpeg
    205.7 KB · Views: 35
First update. Titanium bottle cage bolts fitted with Marin Lite bottle cage.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_9312.jpeg
    IMG_9312.jpeg
    353.8 KB · Views: 6
  • IMG_9313.jpeg
    IMG_9313.jpeg
    315.4 KB · Views: 6
Second update 96 XTR standard shimano seatpost clamp.

SQ-M900
 

Attachments

  • IMG_9315.jpeg
    IMG_9315.jpeg
    336.5 KB · Views: 5
Last edited:
Wheels are now sourced.

Mavic 217 Sup Ceramics with Mythos IRC XC 2.10 tyres.

Shimano XTR M950 hubs and cassette.

Aerothan tubes. Super lightweight.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_9409.jpeg
    IMG_9409.jpeg
    829.2 KB · Views: 14
  • IMG_9410.jpeg
    IMG_9410.jpeg
    815.3 KB · Views: 15
  • IMG_9411.jpeg
    IMG_9411.jpeg
    622.2 KB · Views: 15
Titanium cable guide replacement bolt courtesy of RaceTi

It’s those details that count.
Have you got a link for that? :)
Edit: Is it this?
 
Back
Top