I found this forum while building this Marin B16 recently, very useful info was found so I thought I should join up and post what I've done.
The bike started as a 1999 bare frame and swingarm in good original condition which I then built up as I could afford the bits. Second hand components came from a mate who had all upgraded and left the old bits in his shed - The wheels, brakes and front forks cost me the redecoration of his lounge. The shock was a cheapy off ebay, I splashed out on a new drivetrain, handlebars and shock mounts. Its all done and gets used most weekends at the Forest of Dean. It's the most modern thing I've ever riden and my first full suspension bike. Good fun to build and great fun on the trails
Spec
Rockshox revalation RLTI front fork, monarch RT3 rear shock
Shimano deore crank, BB, gears and shifters
Hope hubs, ZTR flow rims
Hope X2 brakes
DMR bmx stem and pedals
The bike started as a 1999 bare frame and swingarm in good original condition which I then built up as I could afford the bits. Second hand components came from a mate who had all upgraded and left the old bits in his shed - The wheels, brakes and front forks cost me the redecoration of his lounge. The shock was a cheapy off ebay, I splashed out on a new drivetrain, handlebars and shock mounts. Its all done and gets used most weekends at the Forest of Dean. It's the most modern thing I've ever riden and my first full suspension bike. Good fun to build and great fun on the trails
Spec
Rockshox revalation RLTI front fork, monarch RT3 rear shock
Shimano deore crank, BB, gears and shifters
Hope hubs, ZTR flow rims
Hope X2 brakes
DMR bmx stem and pedals
