Team Marin or Team Titanium wanted - NOW RESOLVED.. Team Ti

[jsmnz]

Hi, I am after replacing my old Trek 8500 with a bike from the same era and have a hankering after the Marin I never bought.

Ideally the Team titanium, though Team Marin (almost) equally prized. In either case I am after one in very good condition, with rigid forks and LARGE frame size. As I never owned a Marin their sizing is a mystery, but at 6' 2" I'd guess something like 20 inch?

Thanks for any replies.

 

[mistermonkeywrench]

Hey,

I have a 19" Team Titanium from 1995 (I think) - matt grey and the first year to use Marin Lite components. White Industries cranks and front hub.

As far as I can tell its all original apart from the rear tyre which has been swapped out for one of those semi-slick types. It does have twist grip shifters not rapidfire but the actual bar grips are Marin so I assume they were original? Anyone know for sure?

Its pretty much been sitting around for the past 15 years or so and after a polish it would look almost brand new. The only cosmetic wear is to the metal badges and some rubbing of the decals on the seat post, stem and barends but I think you may be able to find replacements on here if you're lucky (or if you're bothered).

I'm 6 feet and I prefer the sizing of my 17.5" frame.

The only niggle is that I am down here in Scarborough with a broken leg and the bike is up in Edinburgh...how quickly would you want to get hold of one?

 

[mistermonkeywrench]

Few more...

Cheers,
Andy.

 

[jsmnz]

Time is not of the essence, so if the bike's right we can take our time. What are the tube dimensions of the 19" frame so I can compare to those I'm riding at the moment.

Sorry to hear of your leg; still, this is the time of year to have one I s'pose as riding is less tempting in the cold misery.

 

[ringo]

Looks original - but would have shipped with XT shifter brake units...

Nice bike though...

 

[Anonymous]

I got this earlier this month. Another 19" Marin Team Titanium that was put in storage for 15 years. I added a saddle and the rest was stock.
I would offer it you, however shipping from Canada is lot.

 

[jsmnz]

I got this earlier this month. Another 19" Marin Team Titanium that was put in storage for 15 years. I added a saddle and the rest was stock.
I would offer it you, however shipping from Canada is lot.

Nice looking bike! I think you're right; post from Canada might be rather expensive. Do you still ride it? Would be a shame not to. All the best.

 

[Anonymous]

I don't collect Marins. It offered as part of a commercial auction.

 

[MarinManiac]

*Drooling*

 

[Benandemu]

The first bike is 19 inches and the second one is actually 17.5 inches for reference.