Marin Indian Fire Trail

[Hatchy]

Hi folks - I have 1995 Marin Indian Fire Trail and still use it pretty regularly. I was thinking of putting suspension forks on it - perhaps some Pace forks or something else of a similar vintage.

Any advice, and also can anyone tell me what's the minimum length of steerer tube I need?

 

[brocklanders023]

Need to know what size frame you have pal.

 

[DeletedUser006]

Hi there

Is the same as mine with CNC rear chainstay ? If its ahead (stem clamps around fork you could remove the stem and measure from lower head bearing case to top of fork steerer this will give you the for steerer length. They will be 1 1/8

A set of Manitous would look sweet and were an option on these BITD , a pair of Pace RC36's would also look pretty cool

Also on a serious note I would advise you to look for any cracks around the headtube as this is a common fault with the IFT, will be apparent by the bearing cases :cry:

Cheers

 

[Hatchy]

Thanks for the feedback - from memory it is a 19" frame...

It is not ahead so I didn't think I could simply measure for fit... I had heard about some frames cracking around the headtube but cannot see any damage.

I like the look of RC36's but if the Manitous were an option I'll keep an eye out for some.

 

[DeletedUser006]

Thanks for the feedback - from memory it is a 19" frame...

It is not ahead so I didn't think I could simply measure for fit... I had heard about some frames cracking around the headtube but cannot see any damage.

I like the look of RC36's but if the Manitous were an option I'll keep an eye out for some.

You would have to remove forks and measure steerer, Threaded forks are not as easy to get hold of .........and in the exact length :shock: , you may be better off getting an new headset and go for ahead forks which will be easier in the longrun, if you do go for pace you could look out for models with replaceable steerers as justbackdated on this forum can sort out threaded steerers and serviing on pace forks

 

[FluffyChicken]

Read the frame number off the frame (yes I know odd place to put it )

That will give the size (and ~year)

A picture would be nice to confirm year and we love hearing stories and looking at pictures.


Measure the headtube (just the tube not including the headset) it's quite easy after that.

Answer-Manitou and RockShox where Marins options, as to which era of these is down to the year.

 

[development_cycle]

I thought that the '95 model was ahead, and the one with the square section chain stays.

 

[FluffyChicken]

I thought that the '95 model was ahead, and the one with the square section chain stays.

1995 they still used quill stems.

 

[Hatchy]

Thanks for your input I have tried to attach a picture of the bike below.

:?

 

[Hatchy]

Excellent image didn't work but the link should be ok...