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    1994 Marin FRS Team

    Hello my friend. If there is no onvious fixing in there....its a hollow tube/pin that pushes out. Ive not done the job myself but can honestly suggest using a similar diameter object and carefully knock it out. Maybe heat up to assist the process. The rear swing frame can crack 👌 Take a...
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    marin team issue..help needed!

    Hello. The only pics i had were 'attached' to gallery in the site's old format for users-bikes-gallery.....sort of compartment. Probably long gone. The subject was resolved though! Donkeys later i was at a bike jumble and a alu frame caught my eye....with the same 'aluminium series' decals on...
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    Can You Identify This Frame?

    If you wanna compare, an old un of mine. First pic is 'pulled out of damp shed' and 'tinkered with' conditions.
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    Sold Manitou forks, I don't know model or year.

    Comp is the model, from 1995 or so.
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    In the wrong hands.....

    Oh man. Let's bang some Airmax on the David statue. 'get with it boi' I keep telling myself. Buy it back. I would feel 'dirty' and compromised. Ok guys, thanks for the input, just sharing thoughts. Next up on the Crystal ball....but not exclusive to the subject therein. DUDE, what's my...
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    In the wrong hands.....

    Well, im smarting here. Yes, bitter. I have it that i/we aim to salvage and restore, thus preservation is a key target. The subject below was a bike I owned a few years back now. It wasnt mint but, very good considering age. I bought from a couple that were getting rid of stuff that didn't suit...
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    Marin Lite Brake set up

    Hello, The plastic bits are not part of the system. Grease up the brake studs and slide on the the arm with the brass insert without a hole, to butt up against stud flange with your 3 holes. Holes not to be used. Next, follow the image. Its that easy. There is only one hole available for the...
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    For Sale Marin Lite Cold Forged Stem

    Its from 95. Team, pine etc had them.
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    Spoks too long/sticking out after wheel building?!?

    Were some of the spokes a pain to remove in the first place? Once you are done, you see how the first cross almost interferes with each each other's space...see image for what you need to achieve.
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    Bobcat trail identification help!

    Yes, its from 1993. Here in the UK we got the other colour/color scheme of two silvery tones and green bits here and there. For reasons that aren't truly understood, everywhere else in the world got 'continental' colour schemes. It'll just keep riding. Nice strong beast is an old marin. Cheers.
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    How do Proflex full suspension bikes ride

    I havn't owned or rode a early 90's one (off road). But the mid- late 90's yes. The mids, 756, 955 i found to be racey in geometry and uncomfortable for longer rides. They look rather cool but hard to get right, i thought. Later on, with a 757....what a different ride all together! Good springs...
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    Saw, pipe cutter - steerers…advice

    Threadless...just keep it fairly neat. threaded.....hacksaw. I often use an old locknut, or top threaded but of a headset. Take that past your cut line so the top is on your mark. The hard metal will keep your blade straight/straighter/rer. When you wind it off afterwards it re aligns the...
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    Yet Another Bike

    Cut the bleedin' sillyness. Step back about 2 metres....then take photo.
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    Will a 29.4 seatpost rattle in a 29.5 frame?

    Its all true. 1992 bolinas ridge is 26.5mm bmx style seat fitment. Go for 29.4mm as the milling/forging may be over at 29.4666666. Sort of thing.
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    1992 Marin team issue - restored and ridden

    Indeed, 45 years and counting. Pm me your preferred address for the plugs. Its on me! I want them used in the wider community. Maybe Monday for postage. Cheers pal.
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    1992 Marin team issue - restored and ridden

    Great final result. Im liking the flourescent nod towards all things early marin. 1. I cant zoom in too well but, are the bars sporting marin bar plugs? If not and you want some i will send you some, as a lil gift/reward. 2. Roseberry topping? You must be up 'ere somewhere. Consider york...
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    Retro bike show and shine show York 24

    Hoo yarrrr! Thankyou, i cant wait.
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    Cottingham (nr Hull) Jumble : Sun 8th Oct '23

    Thanks for the heads up ben. I'll try make it for our annual natter.
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    Marin Palisades Trail 1997? RST Forks?

    Ah, yeah, the finish isnt bad considering the 26 years of the bike. If you cant stand it....some rattle can lacquer may help. Rough up the existing with stainless wire wool, etc, keep the tin at a good distance and bang a thin coat on. Work in short bursts and take your time. The lacquer will...
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    Marin Palisades Trail 1997? RST Forks?

    Thats a worthwhile purchase! Reet, there was a 'bought from the shop' option to have either manitou or rst fitted, as an upgrade... Those particular mozo ones are from a littke earlier, i believe. Either way, added. They are ok though. Box offering was yellow rigid forks, nothing special...
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