1991 Marin Bear Valley

[BearValley9196]

Drove over an hour to pick up this bike for £50.
Bit of a gamble and was only really after the frame, it's hard to find a retro in good condition in my size (6'5") it's a 22" frame. Didn't know much about the Bear Valley bikes but I like retro Marin MTBs.

After collecting it the owner said he was keeping it for a friend 20years of dry storage.

Its actually in rideable condition tyres are great Nd still shifts perfectly, the plan is to do a complete rebuild but after a quick service I kind of wanna daily it to work haha


Let me know what you think! Good deal? Worth the drive ? All I know is I'm happy with it

 

[gtturbo]

Looks a good buy, and perfect as a daily I would say. The Bear Valley was kind of the mid-range in the Marin line up.

PS. if you ever swap the saddle out I would be interested in buying the original for my 1990 Team.

 

[gtturbo]

Check this link if you haven't seen it already - http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/12569-2/1991-2.pdf

 

[BearValley9196]

Check this link if you haven't seen it already - http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/12569-2/1991-2.pdf

Amazing thank you!

 

[BearValley9196]

Looks a good buy, and perfect as a daily I would say. The Bear Valley was kind of the mid-range in the Marin line up.

PS. if you ever swap the saddle out I would be interested in buying the original for my 1990 Team.

Tbh my plan is to completely strip the bike down and I don't really plan on keeping any of it including stem, bars, wheels , groupset, levers calipers etc.. I could definitely arrange sending you the seat for your 90 team

 

[gtturbo]

Tbh my plan is to completely strip the bike down and I don't really plan on keeping any of it including stem, bars, wheels , groupset, levers calipers etc.. I could definitely arrange sending you the seat for your 90 team

Cool. Let me know if you do. I've got loads of stuff here if you need anything in trade.

 

[Imlach]

Looks nice for the price.

 

[brocklanders023]

Lovely and original. I wouldn't split it but might be interested in the wheels and tyres if you do!

Think I was watching this but forgot to bid, or it was too far away....

 

[brocklanders023]

Oh, and possibly seat post.

 

[BearValley9196]

Lovely and original. I wouldn't split it but might be interested in the wheels and tyres if you do!

Think I was watching this but forgot to bid, or it was too far away....

Well I'm going to start taking it apart in a few weeks happy to arrange selling the wheels and tyres to you