Finally found! A 1991 Marin Team! (now a bit muddy!)
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wookiee":2mm9y6wi said:PopsTrippin":2mm9y6wi said:Looks very clean and tidy budcould i suggest you put up a wanted ad for a '91 stem and paint that the same colour instead of the current one? Looks like you have a '93 stem and they're slightly different. Enjoy
Rich
Hi Pops
Yeah very happy with the condition not far off your old Eldridge!...yeah the stem difference has been pointed out to me already I wasn't sure as I knew it was a Marin one but not sure of the year...my fear is that if I respray then I will struggle to match the bars and the forks, which whilst in good paint order will no doubt have faded...
nice one wook, happy for you mate.
the stem will be a small challenge to match as, you may pick up a used pink one but, faded or not and to what extent will be a self perpetuating pain in butt. if you are happy with length and rise keep it and powder coat flouro pink. the existing pink stuff looks fresh enough to get away with it
a few rides in the sun and it will fade on you anyway :?
tyres! those rockstars go soft and crumbley to side-walls quite easy. you may get some tidy ones though. failing that, they were cheng shin under the 'marin' logo so easy enough replaced with any skin wall.
some ritchey grips like the wcs are octaganal and plenty around. any used ones will be perished and loaded with sweat.
anyway good luck with it all. whip the bb out and clean/lube. i will say no more about how they like to stay put.
cheers
nice one wook, happy for you mate.
the stem will be a small challenge to match as, you may pick up a used pink one but, faded or not and to what extent will be a self perpetuating pain in butt. if you are happy with length and rise keep it and powder coat flouro pink. the existing pink stuff looks fresh enough to get away with it
a few rides in the sun and it will fade on you anyway :?
tyres! those rockstars go soft and crumbley to side-walls quite easy. you may get some tidy ones though. failing that, they were cheng shin under the 'marin' logo so easy enough replaced with any skin wall.
some ritchey grips like the wcs are octaganal and plenty around. any used ones will be perished and loaded with sweat.
anyway good luck with it all. whip the bb out and clean/lube. i will say no more about how they like to stay put.
cheers[/quote]
Yeah Im not sure on the stem would be nice to get a period one but then maybe I should respray the bars and forks at the same time...As for the tyres I noticed they were Chen Shin so maybe ill just get a matching pair somewhere...just a shame as the rear Rockstar is in good nick...BB seems fine to be honest its really not seen much action...so cummon whats the deal with them not staying put!
Wook
the stem will be a small challenge to match as, you may pick up a used pink one but, faded or not and to what extent will be a self perpetuating pain in butt. if you are happy with length and rise keep it and powder coat flouro pink. the existing pink stuff looks fresh enough to get away with it
a few rides in the sun and it will fade on you anyway :?
tyres! those rockstars go soft and crumbley to side-walls quite easy. you may get some tidy ones though. failing that, they were cheng shin under the 'marin' logo so easy enough replaced with any skin wall.
some ritchey grips like the wcs are octaganal and plenty around. any used ones will be perished and loaded with sweat.
anyway good luck with it all. whip the bb out and clean/lube. i will say no more about how they like to stay put.
cheers[/quote]
Yeah Im not sure on the stem would be nice to get a period one but then maybe I should respray the bars and forks at the same time...As for the tyres I noticed they were Chen Shin so maybe ill just get a matching pair somewhere...just a shame as the rear Rockstar is in good nick...BB seems fine to be honest its really not seen much action...so cummon whats the deal with them not staying put!
Wook
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the deal is 'staying put'
AKA seized in nicely.
however, if you are saying it looks fresh then, you will be fine i reckon. zolatone and some other fishes, such as nickel plating invites rust frackles more than others, so, worth stripping out and re-lube as a precaution, that's all.
anything made of metal is worth inspecting the less seen stuff too, ask any vauxhall cavalier owner.
AKA seized in nicely.
however, if you are saying it looks fresh then, you will be fine i reckon. zolatone and some other fishes, such as nickel plating invites rust frackles more than others, so, worth stripping out and re-lube as a precaution, that's all.
anything made of metal is worth inspecting the less seen stuff too, ask any vauxhall cavalier owner.
marc two tone":2eq7xcsz said:the deal is 'staying put'
AKA seized in nicely.
however, if you are saying it looks fresh then, you will be fine i reckon. zolatone and some other fishes, such as nickel plating invites rust frackles more than others, so, worth stripping out and re-lube as a precaution, that's all.
anything made of metal is worth inspecting the less seen stuff too, ask any vauxhall cavalier owner.
Ah ok I get ya...trust me I once owned an '85 rover 216 I know what you mean!
Re: Finally found what I'm looking for! 1991 Marin Team!
Wook - glad you got this - I was sooooooo tempted as well!! It looks like a minter.
The OEM rims are Araya rm400s on these - they are supposed to have a concave side wall - so they may not be that bad - also given the condition of the bike I'b be surprised if they are shot - post a close up pic of one on here.
If they are then these rm14s that Bart has for sale would be a good replacement - I'd stick with silver - I have both rm14s and rm400s and they are very similar.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228035
Wook - glad you got this - I was sooooooo tempted as well!! It looks like a minter.
wookiee":2gljfoiy said:
The OEM rims are Araya rm400s on these - they are supposed to have a concave side wall - so they may not be that bad - also given the condition of the bike I'b be surprised if they are shot - post a close up pic of one on here.
If they are then these rm14s that Bart has for sale would be a good replacement - I'd stick with silver
- I have both rm14s and rm400s and they are very similar.http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228035
Re: Finally found what I'm looking for! 1991 Marin Team!
Glad you weren't that tempted! They are not the spec RM400's but Rm17s...these came concave too didn't they?
Doug
nevadasmith":1f0czc31 said:Wook - glad you got this - I was sooooooo tempted as well!! It looks like a minter.
wookiee":1f0czc31 said:
The OEM rims are Araya rm400s on these - they are supposed to have a concave side wall - so they may not be that bad - also given the condition of the bike I'b be surprised if they are shot - post a close up pic of one on here.
If they are then these rm14s that Bart has for sale would be a good replacement - I'd stick with silver
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228035
Glad you weren't that tempted! They are not the spec RM400's but Rm17s...these came concave too didn't they?
Doug
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marc two tone":fo9t51mp said:the deal is 'staying put'
AKA seized in nicely.
however, if you are saying it looks fresh then, you will be fine i reckon. zolatone and some other fishes, such as nickel plating invites rust frackles more than others, so, worth stripping out and re-lube as a precaution, that's all.
anything made of metal is worth inspecting the less seen stuff too, ask any vauxhall cavalier owner.
I have this exact problem. I have a 91 Team & Bear Valley both with seized bottom bracket cups. Got any advice / tips to get them out? Could sheer brute force damage the threads?
