Marin Bear Valley 1989 Mountain LX

[dalecooper]

Last week went to another part o Limburg to pick up this old steel Marin. According to the brochure it is from 1989 and fitted with Shimano MH452 Mountain LX. This is my first bike fitted with thumbshifters. Overall it is in good shape some rust and damaged paint, but the Shimano parts are in good working order. It is very long maybe that was normal for that time? Or it is a tad too big for me! Enjoy the pics!

 

[JonTom]

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Don't see many '89 bikes. Looks to be in good condition. Enjoy!

 

[dalecooper]

Thnx! Hope i can find the time to take it for a spin this week!

 

[motorfish]

I bought same bike in 1992,it was long, you are right about that.Shorter stem will cure it,though

 

[Vinevo]

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Cool, I'm after one of those myself, 88/89, to go with a couple of other Marins from 88.

 

[JonTom]

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It feels big because it is - that looks like a 20.5 inch frame, which might be OK if you're over 190mm in height.

Also, that stem is far too long. The original stem would have been 120/130mm in length. Try the Wanted section or look around Ebay for a genuine Marin replacement.

Another member posted this recently (I can't remember who it was, so can't credit him):

 

[dalecooper]

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:facepalm: Mostly i buy bikes who are too small in size... Let's see how this one rides otherwise maybe i can make someone else happy with this one.

 

[dalecooper]

Today i took the old lady out for a spin. Rides good but too big for my size...

 

[Purple Helmet]

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Oooh, black and gold! That's such a cool bike.

 

[dyna-ti]

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Don't see many '89 bikes. Looks to be in good condition. Enjoy!

Aye indeed and i think youll find the comfort of the ride quite a pleasant change if youre used to modern .


Are you intending to make any changes ?