Just picked up a very original Bear Valley SE. Only thing missing is the seat post clamp. Anyone have one - ideally in black... although I can paint if needed.
Cheers
Simon
Thanks Keithglos + Midlife
I really can't find a frame number... but looking at some Europas the seat stays are a single piece that wraps around the seat tube. There are lots of similarities.
Once I strip the paint back I'll look out for the frame number.
Can you help? I've been gifted this sorry looking Raleigh. I really like it and it's exactly my size.
Before restoring I need to know what it is. Can you point me in the right direction.
I was thinking 70s Grand Prix - but I'm not sure.
I'm normally a 90s MTB person... but want to give this a go.
'97 Marin Pine Mountain
'97 Marin Pine Mountain.
Came to me in a bit of a mess. Kept the original parts and added quick coat of paint.
Use it for most things now. Really comfortable.
Re: Is this a Marin?
I don't think it is a Marin.
Marin run the 2 gear cables under the down tube... just a single brake cable along the top tube.
Looks like an Orange to me?
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On the later 90s frames with Maintou Fork option (I think 96 / 97 ish). I'm after the rigid Rockstar Fork.
It's actually for a '99 Eldridge Grade - but by then there was no rigid option.
Frame size is 20.5 if that makes a difference.
What have you got?
Cheers
Simon
Morning all....
I've got a '99 Marin Eldridge Grade. Going to tweak it to suit my riding. Single speed + rigid fork.
At the moment it comes with Answer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travel.
What rigid fork would you recommend?
Cheers
Simon
Re:
It was the Magura brakes which made me question.
Looked a bit like one of the later 90's Gary Fisher Joshua. It's very similar... but when you look closer it's not as well constructed.
I just double checked. 19-19.5" C-C. Marin sizes do come up a bit odd.
Frame number is: F049FAD065
Should mean it's....
F - Fairly Factory
04 - Eldridge Grade
9 - '99
FA - Month
D - 19"
065 - Production number
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