My Marin Bear Valley project.

[BearValley9196]

Probably upset a few purists but this was my first build, one which is almost finished. This was inspired by Stridsland, repurposing this old mtb into my daily commuter and future bikepacking set up. Something that could do most things rather comfortably.

 

[retrobikeguy]

I quite like this look, thinking I may have a go at this sort of thing myself

 

[Tsundere]

I like it, my first proper mtb was a Bear valley so always like to see one, especially when it's being used and enjoyed..
What rack is that?

 

[BearValley9196]

I like it, my first proper mtb was a Bear valley so always like to see one, especially when it's being used and enjoyed..
What rack is that?

Specialized pizza rack

 

[Tsundere]

You've done a great job with those mudguards too, which ones are they? Classy build.

 

[BearValley9196]

You've done a great job with those mudguards too, which ones are they? Classy build.

Thanks, appreciate it..the mudguards are curana C Lite 26x60. Super lightweight but super rigid as well. Had to make an awful looking bracket for front one due to the tab not quite reaching to the bolt at that the top of the fork, but the fitment is lovely around the wheels so I'm happy

 

[Tsundere]

Cheers, looking to winterproof a bike and they look perfect. I got some decent cheapo ones on my beater but want something nicer for this bike.

 

[XTSTIMAN]

Nice. Don't see many older Marins with disc tabs added.