92 team marin......well....almost......its finished!
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Well...that was just weird. A mate has those grips sitting in a box as he didn't get on with them. I can see why! They are just all kinds of wrong! They made my hands hurt more! 
. So they are back in his spares box.
Been out on the bike a fair bit, trying stems, heights, lengths....trying to get a accord between as low as possible for handling, as stretched out as possible for butt comfort and what my back will take in length of time with each adaptation. Realistically, im not going to be on this bike for more than 3 hours often....so that's where im setting my stall out. The touring bike is a different kettle of fish, but more in that later on the other thread.
Ive also realised sometimes you need to go backwards to move forward. I kept trying to like the ahead arrangement...honest! But, it just sat all wrong in my head. The fronts already "built up" enough without adding huge piles of wide spacers. Plus I was nervous of cutting the steerer completely down, as I'm sure I will need to revisit the height at some point.
So I've reversed and used a set of threaded forks from the wall. Fortunately I have a few! These were the frames originals.
The stem i have in there isn't quite tall enough, even with 2.5" riser bars....and im over the limit line by some degree already...
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It always makes me laugh the way marin went about lightening their "lite" range of kit. An 88 stem can be put up and down by miles and has a proper steel wedge. Get to 94 and the stems so thin they bend when you lean on them, adjustment is 10mm and you need a 3 foot allen key to get to the bolt...which you cant do up properly as its alluminium.
Anyway, the hight problem is about to be resolved by Gav @August Bicycles who I've finally got the measurement to for a stem for this and my 91 marin touring bike.
I'm really excited!
. So they are back in his spares box.Been out on the bike a fair bit, trying stems, heights, lengths....trying to get a accord between as low as possible for handling, as stretched out as possible for butt comfort and what my back will take in length of time with each adaptation. Realistically, im not going to be on this bike for more than 3 hours often....so that's where im setting my stall out. The touring bike is a different kettle of fish, but more in that later on the other thread.
Ive also realised sometimes you need to go backwards to move forward. I kept trying to like the ahead arrangement...honest! But, it just sat all wrong in my head. The fronts already "built up" enough without adding huge piles of wide spacers. Plus I was nervous of cutting the steerer completely down, as I'm sure I will need to revisit the height at some point.
So I've reversed and used a set of threaded forks from the wall. Fortunately I have a few! These were the frames originals.
The stem i have in there isn't quite tall enough, even with 2.5" riser bars....and im over the limit line by some degree already...
.It always makes me laugh the way marin went about lightening their "lite" range of kit. An 88 stem can be put up and down by miles and has a proper steel wedge. Get to 94 and the stems so thin they bend when you lean on them, adjustment is 10mm and you need a 3 foot allen key to get to the bolt...which you cant do up properly as its alluminium
.Anyway, the hight problem is about to be resolved by Gav @August Bicycles who I've finally got the measurement to for a stem for this and my 91 marin touring bike.
I'm really excited!
stems are back.....nicely filet brazed and now powered too. The roller is for this bike the other for my "91 team marin touring" bike project (see other thread).
I've also finally finished my suntour xc9000 pedals for this. These were the last generation of these and share the wtb greaseguard body that was used on the xc pro range.
These were in a right state..rounded off flats, scratched to death, bearings shot, spindles in need of replating...whats not to like there
They have been quite a job in the end. But they are now spot on and cheap.!
Bearings were a couple of quid, flats were ground down from 15 to 14mm, I actually bright zinc plated and polished the spindles at work in the end...the cages were sanded off and powdercoated, bodies filed, sanded and polished. Normally i go for cerakote on cages but i wanted to hide the deeper scratches I couldn't get out.
I've also finally finished my suntour xc9000 pedals for this. These were the last generation of these and share the wtb greaseguard body that was used on the xc pro range.
These were in a right state..rounded off flats, scratched to death, bearings shot, spindles in need of replating...whats not to like there
They have been quite a job in the end. But they are now spot on and cheap.!
Bearings were a couple of quid, flats were ground down from 15 to 14mm, I actually bright zinc plated and polished the spindles at work in the end...the cages were sanded off and powdercoated, bodies filed, sanded and polished. Normally i go for cerakote on cages but i wanted to hide the deeper scratches I couldn't get out.
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27motorhead
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Both @August Bicycles and you @Tootyred have worked some magic. Looking forward to this all coming together!
Hope you’re going to be cleaning your shoes before you put foot to pedal!!!
Hope you’re going to be cleaning your shoes before you put foot to pedal!!!
Stem bolts turned up and after a quick break walking round the lake district (me...not the bolts)...im back at it.
Stems in and we are finally getting there.
Bit of bar twiddling, grip shifting, lever fettling etc and we have a winner....well I think so....... in that the grips are now 45mm higher than the saddle, and the stems not looking too stretched out / high.
Think the double wall at the top helps loose the length as I hoped.
I know it wont be everyone's cup of tea (stem and bike), but if this option keeps me on the bike and on 26" in general, that's a win in itself.
Stems in and we are finally getting there.
Bit of bar twiddling, grip shifting, lever fettling etc and we have a winner....well I think so....... in that the grips are now 45mm higher than the saddle, and the stems not looking too stretched out / high.
Think the double wall at the top helps loose the length as I hoped.
I know it wont be everyone's cup of tea (stem and bike), but if this option keeps me on the bike and on 26" in general, that's a win in itself.
highlandsflyer
Retro Wizard
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Stunning.
Its taken a while, but after some fettling, it's finished! Huzzah!
So here are a few pics....
I know its not everyone's cup of tea, but hey, if you get it you get it.
Im really happy, its all day rideable, light, the frames an absolute peach too.... responsive and alive, you can feel what's going on and it has that prestige "twang".
And in the sun that paint really does change colour and pop.
Cheers to everyone who helped me out with bits......and cheers for following and giving me encouragement.
So here are a few pics....
I know its not everyone's cup of tea, but hey, if you get it you get it.
Im really happy, its all day rideable, light, the frames an absolute peach too.... responsive and alive, you can feel what's going on and it has that prestige "twang".
And in the sun that paint really does change colour and pop.
Cheers to everyone who helped me out with bits......and cheers for following and giving me encouragement.
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That's turned out rather nice but are you sure it's finished?
Purple cable outers would go well.....
Purple cable outers would go well.....
