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That's brill! Nice one. I wish I could find my original GT Karakoram. Then again where would I keep another bike I'd never use? I'd have to get rid of one of the lawnmowers I never use....

Hello! Just about to 'upgrade' to a newer bike. Any thoughts on value (if any) for these two? 1) Marin Mount Vision 1997. http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141961 Everything in perfect working order and very well maintained. Obviously scratches and scuffs as expected for...

I dunno now :? I'll see what's what tomorrow.

Could well be, but pretty sure I was told it was '96 at the time. Any way of confirming it? Cheers.

Ahhh great: found it. Thanks for that. I'll stick them in there and see what folks think. You never know...might even be tempted out of keeping them!

Seriously? I've done a bit of research on them and spoken to someone who's ridden one for a couple of years and they seem pretty good: a bit lighter and more travel then the Mount Vision. Not sure about all the geometry bull**** though. At some point fairly soon I'd think my swingarm will go...

Yeah I know! I've not bought the 'intended' one yet (2009 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp). Going to look at it tomorrow evening. Don't worry, if the price isn't right I won't be buying it.

Must admit, no idea about how much either are worth, and having read the drastic warnings about asking for 'offers' on the other forum (and not really wanting to get involved in EBay), I decided to just post the pics here and keep the bikes for a rainy day. It's not like they owe me anything...

It's a Hope Hydro universal mount: One caliper half has an extension on it that clamps to the rear dropout. The clamp forms a secondary dropout, and the shortened axle of a special Hope Ti hub fits into it. You then put a skewer through the lot. It needs something to prevent the whole thing...

Thanks! I like it too. Unfortunately it's not the best paint job. I think it's cellulose. Powder coating might have been better, or at least 2K. Not sure whether to keep it or get rid of it (the bike). The missus will probably end up with my old Mount Vision (...

Thanks very much. The only thing I don't really like about the original Mount Vision is the crappy welding on the swingarm, looks almost like a prototype when compared with the main frame. Never cracked though...plus IIRC the lifetime warranty would still be valid if I could find my receipt!

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing what these new fangled 2009 bikes are like. I'm assured things have moved on in most areas since 1997...

Here's a bike I built up for the missus (she's used it about twice). It's a Saracen Kili Comp from about 1994. Bought the frame from a friend (he had it repainted becasue he hated the original purple colour). Current spec. is: Forks: Pace RC-35 Monobox (elastomer, c.1995) Brakes: F: Hope...

Here's my soon to be retired '97 Marin Mount Vision. Bought the frame brand new for £500 and built it up using a combination of parts from my old bike, and new parts. Since then it's done approx. 3000 miles of mountain biking, mostly in the Dark Peak. In those 14 years it's never let me down. I...