1993 Marin Bear Valley SE

[PIGEON]

I've been having loads of fun with my mtb, it's a very different experience from riding a road bike. Since this picture I've changed one part and I added something. Keepin it retro though However, I also ordered some Schwalbe Kojaks which aren't retro but I need more speed and more traction and I like the look of slicks on an mtb.
When the tyres arrive I'll take some pictures that show the little changes I've made.

 

[BG]

Nice photos.. oh yeah, and the bike.

First MTB I ever rode was a friend's Marin back in early '92. Haven't riden one since, but it's what got me in. Glad you're enjoying it.

 

[Dead Rats]

Re: se

Still got the brake/shifter pods and rear mech somewhere.

don't suppose you'd be persuaded to part with them would you?

 

[knobby]

I too owned a matt black Bear Valley, a 92 and not SE. I loved it and would probably still have it if it weren't for a "theiving scumbag (TM)"

I really liked the frame detailing: ring reinforcement of the steerer tube, the nifty rear drop-outs and distinctive parallel chainstays. And the lightest, springiest set of forks out there, the 750g Rockstars.

I'm always on the look-out for a 15.5" one.

 

[bduc61]

nice bike and very nice pictures

no doubt you have got experience and right equipment there :idea:

you should have a try at POTM one of these days

last picture made me think of "blow out" ( even if the park was on top of a hill with no water).

and the bike for a twenty and a train return ticket :shock: lucky you

 

[Aeronaut]

That is really fresh, well done!

 

[drystonepaul]

Great looking bike and some great looking photos.
Nice bikes to ride those early 90's Marins.

 

[saltyman]

bike looks brand new still :shock:

 

[WD Pro]

Nice bike The BV has got to be the dullest (in a cool way ) / stealthy looking 'off the peg' MTB

 

[PIGEON]

Hey I kind of forgot about this topic, haven't visited this topic since I posted the last picture! Thanks for the nice compliments about the bike and the pics, means a lot!

Here are two pictures I took some time ago of how the bike looks these days, with Schwalbe Kojaks, Girvin Flexstem and Lizard Skins bar ends grips!