Recent content by Tricky1977

Congrats on the sale Tootyred.

My knowledge of Marin bikes dries up around 1995 and I’ve recently purchased two more post 2000 bikes. Can someone help me with some of my questions, maybe? It would satisfy my curiosity. How did the range for FRS bikes go, post 1999? Which were the range toppers Why does my 2003 East Peak...

Please buy it and built it up with a super detailed build thread :)

Turns out the Ovation parts are a bit rubbish… the QR skewers had seized solid and the brake levers have badly faded. And yet I’ve got much older Shimano bits which work like new…. Hmm

Bought

And another! Does anyone know if it’s missing a rear spring or you can run a fox float as air only? Thanks Edit: looks to be a 2003 and yes, there’s no spring any more: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2002&brand=Marin%20&model=East%20Peak

Off to pick up an East Peak now… there’s something wrong with me 🤪

Managed to snap up this bag of bits from eBay for £50 no bids: Slapped some old wheels on (shame about the rear tyre), and some donated (free) RS Judy forks and it just about works (stopping is more tricky) and there’s no headset (so no wheelies!). Pic below It Rides and bounces lovely with...

Lovely frame for someone 👌 glwts

I’ve been researching these and the red one has mixed reviews. There is a park tool clone for £40 with better reviews but it’s your money :) https://amzn.eu/d/9NrElMd

The Mystery Box is being collected tomorrow and being delivered to Legrandfromage. I’ve filled it fuller than Santa’s sack on Christmas Eve. The box is physically busting at the seams and whilst I was manoeuvring it to wrap the tape around it I nearly put my back out. Felt like a proper...

Absolutely love this, could do with toning down the colours but the frame and forks are 👌

I’ve already had to find a bigger box!

I’m over here talking myself out of spending £50 on a whole bike 😂

When you say more range? My Marin 3x7 (11-28t and 24,34,42) results in 0.86 and 3.82 extremes. My 1x with 11-42t cassette and 42t chainring results in 1 and 3.82 top. I could have also purchased an 11-46 had I wanted to match the granny gear (0.91)