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Hello, not been on for a while, but I've just managed to get hold of a Marin Muirwoods,and I'm not sure of the year? I think it's mid 90's and a ladies size (if at all they do a ladies frame??) any way how do i tell the year, looks a nice little original project too! Will put some pics up later...

Silly question really?!? Maybe I should already know? But, can an aluminium frame be powder coated? I mean, is the process the same as powder coating steel frames? Thanks Carl :oops:

Well! finished my first build, Alpinestars Cro Mega 91 it's a mix of original, Retro upgrades and new parts, it is how i intended the build to be, and has turned out better than i had first planned! I got hold of the bike in March and have wanted this style of bike since they came out in the...

Might be in line for a Merlin Malt frame and forks?!? The frame is polished Ali but laquer is coming off in places! The guy had it 2nd hand in '97. What would be a good price to pay?? :?

Well if I don't ask now I'll never ask!!!! I'm thinking of changing my crank, but after one in v good condition, Looking for a 48,38 26 for my Cro Mega, not cheap and nasty, but something nice! What's out there?

Anyone off to the local bike shop today? I'm off soon to see what "stuff" he may be holding for me? Will keep you all posted! So let's "ALL" see how much stuff can be had on this wet Saturday?!? See you later!

got hold of these items the other day, but what year are they please?

Anyone know the seat post diameter for a Cro-Mega?? Got a couple in a box here from god knows who and where??? So I don't want to ram any old one in the frame! Something tells me it's 28.6mm?? :? Cheers Carl

this is my Alpinestars Cro Mega halfway through it's rebuild. it's a mix of original parts, retro upgrades and modern, and has was intended to be like this! as i promised i said i would put some pictures up! please feel free to comment as all comments will be taken on board. thanks Carl

Yep! Nearing the end of my first build, and I'm already buying bits for my next!!! Damn guys on here were right!!!! You just want more and more! Like Hotel California "you can Never leave!" HELP!!!! :twisted:

For my future ref, can anyone recommend some suspension forks for my Cro-Mega, I'm gonna run it fully rigidfor now, but am considering changing the forks?? (only maybe!) but does the 1-1/4 headset cause a few problems??

How does my frame number determine the year of manufacture?? I think it's a '91 Cro-Mega LX?

Nearly at the end of a Rebuild of an Alpinestars Cro-Mega LX, but what year is it?? I think it's a '91? But not sure? Does any of the frame numbers identify this?? And guess what?? I said only one! But I'm eyeing up onother rebuild!!!!!

Probably a really stupid question?? But! I've got an Alpinestars Cro Mega, and want to change gearing from a 7 speed to an 8 speed cassette, is this just a simple off an on job? Or do I have to get a new hub, wheel, or is it just that the cassettes are the same depth and the gaps between the...

Just a quick one!! Just had delivered a new set of LX V Brakes, (front and rear),on opening I see there is only one power modulator link, now with only being used to Cantilever Brakes and Disc Brakes is this correct and this is to be used with front only? Or have I been short changed??

Is it possible to run a SRAM chain on my 1997 M568 LX Crank, which is supposed to run an IG Chain?? I'm sure I read somewhere that it would run fine due to the shape of the links????? :? and is there any particular SRAM chain I should use, if this is the case??

Help!!!!!! I've got an RD M567 Shimano LX Rear Mech 1997, is this a 7 or 8 speed bit of kit or both?? :?:

Just thought I'd Pipe Up with a bit of light humour! Got the wife's Old Raleigh Montana hanging up in the garage, it's probably done less that 50 miles and still looks like new!! I know it's no good at pounding the Mountains, and I'll never get rid of it! But is it worth anything?? And has...

Anyone know what B/B length to use on Cro Mege? i've got 122mm ready to fit! Is this too long? or is it the right size to clear the Stays once the Crank Arms are fitted?? (Mine are 175mm 1997 LX Arms)? :? :? :? :?

Help, I'm in the process of rebuilding an Alpinestars Cro Mega!! I can't seem to find anyone/anyway of getting a full set of decals???? Can anyone help?? :roll: