91 Orange Aluminium 'O'

[Roots211]

Re: Re:

Well I'm one of those pesky purists but the finished article looks rather nice, good job (no sure about that saddle though ).
Good to see another of these bikes saved and getting used

But, but.... the saddle matches the forks! :facepalm:

I just checked out a few of your build threads, had never heard of Trimble, it's simultaneously the ugliest and the best thing I've seen on here so far!

 

[DynaCol]

Re: Re:

But, but.... the saddle matches the forks! :facepalm:

I just checked out a few of your build threads, had never heard of Trimble, it's simultaneously the ugliest and the best thing I've seen on here so far!

You clearly need to search the site for some other Trimble's, mine is positively plain compared to most of them! Trimble's traditionally come in migraine inducing colour schemes

 

[Roots211]

Spec sheet, fairly unexceptional but included for completeness.

Frame and fork: 1991 Orange Aluminium 'O' powdercoated, new decals from Gil_M

Headset: OE, new bearings
Stem: OE powdercoated
Handlebar: OE powdercoated
Grips: Some moulded effort with a palm support
Barends: Tioga Power Stud Mini / Tioga Power Stud Carbon

Brakes: Shimano Deore T610 V-brake
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial 7

Shifters: Deore M590 9sp
Front Derailleur: Shimano M591 conventional
Rear Derailleur: Shimano M591
Derailleur Cables: Shimano XTR PTFE coated
Cassette: Shimano Deore SLX HG80
Chain: Shimano Deore HG53
Cranks, bolts and rings: Shimano Deore M590 Triple
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Hollowtech II
Pedals: Shimano M520 SPD

Hub Skewers: Hope gunmetal QR
Rims: Mach1 MX
Hubs: Deore
Nipples:
Spokes:
Tyres: Michelin Protek Max City 1.4
Tubes: Schwalbe MTB

Saddle: Fizik
Seatpost: OE
Seatpost Binder: Hope gunmetal

Weight: much more light enough

 

[Silvergoat]

Looking like a hot Orange now Roots and not like a Marin at all. Why not try and get one of those all red leather Charge Spoon saddles? It would coordinate with the forks much better! Good to see a proudly displayed RB sticker on there too. Nice work – for a '91, it looks timeless.



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[Roots211]

Researching the saddle now, so far no stock on the Spoon in red but some Knife going about in the right colour, a pricier option though.