Recent content by SpeedyPete

T'was fabulous indeed. It's turned the route into a real day out now i think ... and looks like it is the work of some serious trailbuilders, rather than (if i may say without sounding offensive) some very gifted amateurs. Just hope that some of the terrain survives the masses as after...

Actually, if i'm not mistaken, the gear shifters had to be changed at the same time as the V Brakes fitted as the originals were an 'all in one' .... i think ... he says

Hi, Here we have my beautiful and immaculate Marin Eldridge Grade ... of yesteryear ... or about 1991 if i remember correctly. Here she is having a snooze in Lichfield It's really rather fabulous and in excellent condition - some paint chips on the chain stay and a few teeny tiny...

Hi all, Been lurking on this site for a while now, but seeing a raft of Retro's at yesterdays opening of the Monkey trail at Cannock Chase, i thought i'd finally join up and say hello. Was on my ancient marin yesterday and my new (and not so good) Marin today ... so good to see the bikes...