1999 Marin Palisades Trail Overhaul

[FluffyChicken]

Re:

Forks might not loose much, I thought the tyres (drifters?) are around 650g which is not too bad for a cross/trail tyre with puncture protection.

 

[npn]

Re: Re:

Forks might not loose much, I thought the tyres (drifters?) are around 650g which is not too bad for a cross/trail tyre with puncture protection.

Yes, Serfas Drifter, and a simple google search says they are 850g each.

As far as forks, here are my choices:

RST 381 SM (the original) ~1600g
RockShox Judy C Hydracoil ~1700g

That's on my kitchen scale. For whatever reason, RockShox Judy C Hydracoil comes lighter than the official 2000g.

 

[legrandefromage]

Official weights will depend on the length of the steerer tube on the day.

 

[npn]

My scale was off - I thought it was impossible that the RST weighted 1600 grams.

New weight measurement stated:
RST 381 SM (the original) ~1950g
RockShox Judy C Hydracoil ~2030g

So, I ended up buying a 1998 Manitou SX which weighs less than 1600g! Over a pound of weight saving. And this thing is really smooth.

Now the biggest weight on the bike are the tires. At the end of the day, I think I'll end up with under 25lbs for the whole bike, which is my goal, which I find not bad for 9 speed and 21" frame.

Pictures coming up soon...

 

[hamster]

Manitou SX is rather underrated and great value secondhand. Good choice.

For tyes, Schwalbe are beautifully light and work well. Personally I find them a little fragile sadly. Michelin Wild Grip R work well for me, are almost as light and seem a lot tougher.

 

[npn]

I agree on the Manitou fork.

For tyes, Schwalbe are beautifully light and work well. Personally I find them a little fragile sadly.

Which model and size?

 

[hamster]

Rocket Ron Evo, 2.2"

 

[npn]

Finally got to taking some pictures.

I'm still unhappy with the bike's weight (25lbs) but I'm replacing the wheels soon (rims and tires) which should shave off 500-600 grams.

 

[02762AL]

Re: decals

Hi, can you tell me who did your replacement decals for your 99 Palisades.
I just picked one up this week and need to clean up the frame and replace the decals.

Thanks in advance.

 

[npn]

A local artist did. I still have have a set or two left. You can pm me for details.

Also there's a member here I think Gill who does decals