Decisions, decisions - help me decide!

[retroJIM]

So I've got 2 early 90s frames but only 1 retro set of wheels and one Deore LX/DX/XT groupset.

Both frames are steel and have a 20" frame or thereabouts. They're both in a similar condition and may get a new powdercoat (no judgement please).

So which one do I go with ?

Option 1 1992 Marin Eldridge Grade



Option 2 1990 Trek Single Track 930

 

[Mickeyspinn]

Trek!

 

[retroJIM]

Trek!

I do like the lugs.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Trek for me.

 

[bowl130]

Yep the Trek, fresh powercoat to shoe off the lugs

 

[Old Fisher]

Do the Trek but still polish up the Marin for a future build as the matching stem etc looks cool imho

 

[Canuckbiker]

I'm partial to the Trek as well, love those lugs! The Marin is sweet as well

 

[Imlach]

I want to be Mr. OPPOSITE because I'm cool like that but yeah, Trek. Better question.. Which one do YOU want to build?

 

[Imlach]

Alternative viewpoint...

 

[retroJIM]

I don't have the space or the parts to keep both unfortunately. I'm learning towards the Trek but it could go either way. I also have no forks for the Marin and the long head tube is making it difficult to source some that are suitable.