Recent content by Martinsson

Just taken down from the from the attic, first ime in 6 years...

Loads of good info! Thank you! I have some investigating to do, I will look for companies that cater to the retro crowd, if any such exist, I bet there is in the UK, you guys have all the good stuff :)

Thank you! My wife looks upon this newfound enthusiasm of mine with some mild and well ment scepticism, can't say I blame her, I build loudspeakers, rc boats, and I make music, all of which eats a bit into the cash situation albeit in a non critical way. My response is that "this old bike...

Thank you, I will definitely consider keeping the shifters, front and rear derailleurs as well as the shifters them selves, even if they are worn beyond recognition (or so I thought) they may still keep going for some time yet, break pads, wires and leavers will get a bit more attention as that...

Thank you all for the comments and suggestions, I will definitely consider them all, having been away from this interest for quite a while I have some studying to do (including terminology). Right now I'm also pondering where to turn for new components, living in Sweden may mean less local...

Forgot to mention, I also have a -92 Gary Fisher hookooekoo (that name...) which is in really good condition, thinking about selling it to finance the upgrade of the team marin, if it is feasable to do so that is (questions in first post). PS - again withe crappy pictures...

Hello all, first post for me on retrobike and it is a question, well a couple of question to be honest. I have a -97 team marin which has been in my possession since ~2005, and it is fully functional albeit a bit worn on the components (original). Around 2008 I swapped out the suspension fork...