1990 Marin Pine Mountain

[baj]

Hi, it’s been a while since I did a build thread, but here goes.. I wanted a zolatone Marin since my friend had an Eldridge Grade back in 92, I know the zolatone on this earlier Pine is slightly different but I’m really happy with it, actually, I’m chuffed to bits! The total gent that is Corblimeygov just dropped into conversation recently that this was available at very reasonable cost and only a short and very nice drive away.. anyway, thanks Ash, I love it!

Just given it a wash and t-cut polish on the orange, cleaned, re-greased and fitted the STX headset (never done a threaded headset before!), I might touch in some of the grey but I like it as is..

I was going to fit M960 I cranks because I have them but might keep an eye out for some closer to the period, or maybe go 105.. it’s not going to be a factory build!

I have some nice old Sun Levander on LX wheels, some thumbies, M739 brake levers etc.. I’ll update as it comes together

 

[nporternz]

lovely! i love marins - have 3!!

 

[baj]

Thanks, me too!

I’ve bought some old 105 cranks and rear mech and an old XT front mech. So I’ll get 2x8 on there with the Deore thumbies is the plan.. some tan wall tyres would be nice but I’ve seen some 2.35 brown cruiser tyres that I’m trying not to buy!

 

[nporternz]

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sweet - im contemplating turning an old pine mountain or alpinestars into a gravel bike with drop bars

 

[baj]

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So far so good.. particularly given this was supposed to be a frame and fork for wall art!

I decided to head towards a road/gravel track type of build that I can use on a charity bike ride where the bike must be built for £100 or less.. Also had a few bits including wheels in the garage so the spec so far is..

5/10/20 - edit... some changes made
17/3/21 - edit.. charity ride got cancelled some parts added to for cycle path comfort/security and covid lockdown sanity

Frame: 1990 Marin Pine Mountain - double butted Tange Cromo

Fork: Marin Tange Cromo

Headset: Tange FL270C
Stem: Marin steel
Handlebar: Marin double butted alloy
Grips: cheapo Amazon jobbies
Barends:

Brakes: Avid single digit 7 Vs
Brake Pads: Avid
Brake Cables: shimano
Brake Levers: XT M739

Shifters: Deore DX thumb shifter
Front Derailleur:
Rear Derailleur: DX shortcage
Derailleur Cables: shimano
Cassette: HG70 7sp
Chain: KMC 7/8sp
Cranks: Shimano 105 1056
Crank Bolts: Royce Ti
Chainring: single 42, might add the 53 later
Chainring bolts: single ring cheapo alloy Amazon jobs
Bottom Bracket: UN72
Pedals: wellgo alloy flats

Hub Skewers: DX
Rims: Araya RM395 Team
Hubs: DX M650
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: DB stainless
Tyres: 2.1” Schwalbe Billy Bonkers
Tubes: Continental

Saddle: Charge spoon
Seatpost: new Kalloy Uno
Seatpost Binder: Kalloy

Weight: 26.5lb

 

[baj]

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Subject to change but here is the work in progress..
(Saddle set for someone a fair bit taller than me! It’s apx 1/2 as high for my stumpiness!)

 

[Corblimeyguv]

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Looking good !

I have a pair of silver Marin bar ends available too

 

[mk one]

Nice, great riding frames the older Marins.

I have a set of MT60 crank arms you can have if you want them, used but should polish up well.

 

[baj]

Nice, great riding frames the older Marins.

I have a set of MT60 crank arms you can have if you want them, used but should polish up well.

Thanks! I loved the zolatone marins when I was a teenager but could never afford one. Cranks sound interesting, how much would you like for them?

 

[baj]

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Looking good !

I have a pair of silver Marin bar ends available too

Thanks Ash, I’m keeping it simple for now.