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  1. MarinMartin

    Wanted full suspension frame

    I do love the GTs. Had a couple of idrives I never got to build up as every one I've had has ended up cracked. I'd be too scared to plough this much money into an idrive after the last ones. Thanks though.
  2. MarinMartin

    Wanted full suspension frame

    Now before anyone says anything, I know the chance of finding something good in my budget is slim but if life has taught me anything this year it's that the only failure is not even trying. I'm looking for a full suspension frame (size large) with rear shock for around £150. I'm hoping to build...
  3. MarinMartin

    Withdrawn 27.5 tapered forks

    Hi all. Does anyone by any chance have a cheap set of 27.5 forks with tapered steerer for standard quick release wheels? I'm building a winter bike out of an old Saracen I was given. Thank you. Sorry all. My main bike has now decided to break so I need to find a bike I can build this week...
  4. MarinMartin

    Raleigh Mountain bike team replica

    😂 haven't even seen your thread (I'll be honest I don't have time to scroll through the forum, I just post when I get a rare chance - this ride was days ago and only just got a chance to post it on here) I just like Metallica...although I prefer Enter Sandman to be honest.
  5. MarinMartin

    Raleigh Mountain bike team replica

    First ride out. Put some semi slick tyres on that I had lying around and a pair of modern pedals that are more comfortable to me. Not everyone's cup of tea but I enjoy riding it and as Metallica once sang ...Nothing else matters.
  6. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    Finally had a day off work so managed to get the Raleigh finished. Took it out for a 13 mile test ride just to check everything is OK. It rides great but took a bit of time to adapt to narrow bars and a 23" steel frame 😂.
  7. MarinMartin

    Raleigh Mountain bike team replica

    I'm torn on the reflectors. Normally they would be the first thing to go but with this they add a touch of retro goofiness and I'm not sure if I want to get rid of that. I'll be keeping it fairly standard but the tyres are shot so need to replace them with whatever I have lying around (I can't...
  8. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    I've barely had a chance to ride lately. I've been working so much and I've developed health problems which are likely to be stress related from work (apparently stress can really f**k your body up - I need to find a new job). Tonight I think I released all of my frustrations because I've never...
  9. MarinMartin

    Raleigh Mountain bike team replica

    Now call me a weirdo but I have a real love of low end old mountain bikes. They remind me of how I got into cycling with a £5 rustheap and the determination to overcome my demons. In fact I feel better about saving the bikes that nobody wants than a rare bike that everyone would want to fix up...
  10. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    Today was my first big challenge of the year. The 50 mile Cornish Alpine Challenge. 4500+ft of climbing over normally inaccessible challenging offroad areas. (I dont know how War Horse survived without any problems as it was tough). For years I've dreamed of achieving this but health meant...
  11. MarinMartin

    Wanted ROCKSHOX boost maxle (15x110)

    Bit of a long shot but does anyone by any chance have a front maxle that will fit my Boardman. It's for Rockshox forks, 15x110 (boost). Mine has been damaged and need the bike for my 24hr fundraising challenge in 2 weeks. Thank you.
  12. MarinMartin

    Sorted V brake levers

    Thanks guys. Turns out I still have a set of clarks levers in my parts bin, thought I'd already used them 🙄. Really don't want to spend much on it as it already owes me more than it's worth (bought another carrera but the frame was bent so had to get another frame) but just building bikes to...
  13. MarinMartin

    Sorted V brake levers

    Hi. Does anyone have a very cheap set of V brake levers? I'm trying to rebuild a scrap carrera and it's the last bit I need. Typically I have about a dozen scrap bikes but they all have either broken levers or the plastic rubbish. Thanks all.
  14. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    18 mile ride after work tonight. Was treating this as a training ride so was pushing myself but I can't deny that I just wanted to ride into the sunset.
  15. MarinMartin

    Sold Marin pine mountain f&f - resprayed white and pink and green splatter

    Oh I wish I was closer. (To be fair I'm in Cornwall so not exactly close to anyone 😂). The white pine mountain frame and forks is beautiful 😍.
  16. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    No training, no reason, just riding to be free.
  17. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    Today was a good day. My first time back at Cardinham woods since 2019. I did some actual mountain biking. I'm slow, I'm in pain but I loved every second of it.
  18. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    After a couple of difficult days at work I was in agony this morning and my mindset really wasn't where I want it to be. Decided a short ride would help. Ended up doing just over 20 miles which wasn't too bad considering a mile in I was struggling with the pain. It was a reminder of why I'm...
  19. MarinMartin

    Claud Butler Shinobi (parts bin build)

    Another bike I saved from scrap. The main reason I kept it is because of the colour and the fact the frame is in remarkably good condition. I've added some Easton bars, Tioga tyres, modern Lapierre saddle and modern pedals to replace the knackered parts but it rides surprisingly nicely. I'm...
  20. MarinMartin

    Today's Ride

    Took my most recent build out for a test ride this morning despite the threat of a thunderstorm. Started lovely out on the moors, then the thunderstorm hit. You know it's wet when you have lakes sloshing around in your shoes every pedal rotation 😂.
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