1993 Marin Team Issue

[Factory Jackson]

Re: Marin Team Issue '93 - nearly there...

First ride of the year and rather than taking the modern Intense, decided to take the Marin now it's nearly complete.

Just a stem to sort and a replacement spring for the front M900 brake, then I recon she's there.

Good to give her some beans and get her muddy.

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[Ollie]

Re: Marin Team Issue '93 - 98% completed.

Looking very nice .

 

[Factory Jackson]

Re: Marin Team Issue '93 - 98% completed.

Not updated this thread in a while. Took these photos last summer then it's been stored away all winter. Cant wait for spring to come so I can go for a blast again.

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And finally, New vs Old

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Got a more appropriate stem, but just need to get round to fitting.
Also need to source purple USE post fitments and maybe a better condition saddle. The it's done.

 

[shawnb]

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Just enjoyed reading your thread on this top bike, have you got round to fitting a different stem yet? It's replacement would make it perfect, just looks a bit 'chunky' with the skinny tubes.

 

[Factory Jackson]

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Just enjoyed reading your thread on this top bike, have you got round to fitting a different stem yet? It's replacement would make it perfect, just looks a bit 'chunky' with the skinny tubes.

Well, I've finally got the right stem for this bike. Took a long time to find something correct for it and hopefully you'll agree this one is perfect.

It's a Titanium stem made by the now defunct Global Cycles.

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The colour match is spot on for the frame, the steerer and front plate clamps are very reminiscent of the seat clamp on the Team Issue.

Took a few photos outside in the fading light. Will try and get some better ones over the weekend if it's nice a sunny.
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So there it is. The only thing that is bugging me and I must get sorted are the USE post parts that I want to swap from Blue to 3DV.

cheers
Chris

 

[mfhxgram]

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good match on the stem

 

[shawnb]

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Proof that even a tiny change can make the world of difference! That's a classy looking stem and really suits the bike.
I recently changed my slightly too chunky syncros Cattleprod stem for a nickel plated skinny Ritchey stem and my bike too was transformed!
If I ever had to sell my little collection the bike I would keep would be the team issue

 

[Factory Jackson]

With such a nice day; seemed like the ideal opportunity to take it out for a spin.

I took the Team Issue and let my 8 yr old son take the RTS as he promised he would be careful with it

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