1996 Marin Ultimate Titanium

[Matttymm]

Hello all

Starting a new build thread for my latest adventure.

Picked this frame up on eBay;

Believed to be built by TiSports in the USA. Same frame as the 95 frame only option in the catalogue with original OEM 96 decals.

It’s also been suggested it’s a rare 96 Team bike manufactured by Merlin. I’d love to believe it.

Either way super rare.

Will be a relatively slow build.

 

[Matttymm]

First update. Titanium bottle cage bolts fitted with Marin Lite bottle cage.

 

[Matttymm]

Second update 96 XTR standard shimano seatpost clamp.

SQ-M900

 

[Matttymm]

On the hunt for the following

Manitou EFCs
Mavic 217 SUP CD or Ceramic 32h

 

[mk one]

Very nice.

Serial format and stays suggest it is a TST frame

 

[Matttymm]

Titanium cable guide replacement bolt courtesy of RaceTi

It’s those details that count.

 

[Matttymm]

Chris King Ti Headset complete with Titanium Cap

Thanks a million @iveto1983

 

[Matttymm]

Wheels are now sourced.

Mavic 217 Sup Ceramics with Mythos IRC XC 2.10 tyres.

Shimano XTR M950 hubs and cassette.

Aerothan tubes. Super lightweight.

 

[Stressed]

First update. Titanium bottle cage bolts fitted with Marin Lite bottle cage.

Good to get priorities right

 

[Stressed]

Titanium cable guide replacement bolt courtesy of RaceTi

It’s those details that count.

Have you got a link for that?
Edit: Is it this?
https://www.raceti.com/product/m5-button-head-torx-10-25mm/