doctorstewie
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Well, she is done: Marian the Marin is finished. 
Mostly.
To recap: the idea was to recreate as closely as I could within a fairly restricted budget, the bike I had back in 2000 that I got in late 96 with the money my dad left me.
There's only a couple of differences: I had bar ends on my bike back in 2000 - even with the risers. I haven't decided yet whether to go ahead and put some on.
The rear mech back then was the Black LX one, tyres and blocks and saddle. And the headset spacer was silver.
The way this bike is now, I love it. I've been riding whilst doing it up and I've been really impressed that an 18 year old bike can ride like this - it still feels new.
Here's the spec sheet and the pics:
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Welded
Frame Tubing Material 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Fork Brand & Model Answer Manitou Pro C
Fork Material Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock Marin Coil Over, 3.9" travel
Components
Component Group Shimano Deore LX/STX-RC
Brakeset Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Shift Levers Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore LX
Crankset White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Pedals Shimano DX Grey
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width 68mm English
Rear Cogs Shimano CS-m737-1 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Marin Lite Comp, 30.0 mm diameter
Saddle Specialized
Handlebar Answer Alumlite DH
Handlebar Extensions None
Handlebar Stem Mission CNC
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
Grips Club Roost
Wheels
Hubs Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Tires 26 x 1.9 Charge Splashback
Spoke Brand Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples Brass nipples
Extras:
Race Guard
Crud Catcher
Compared to most of the other work here it's a bit scrappy but it's a big deal to me: perhaps next year I'll get the mainframe powder coated, and likely as not I'll keep an eye out for some better condition bits but I am very happy with her as she is now.
Fast, boingy and reasonably light, and a real blast to ride.
Feels perfect and gets some nice comments out on the trails.
Couldn't ask for much more really.
Mostly.
To recap: the idea was to recreate as closely as I could within a fairly restricted budget, the bike I had back in 2000 that I got in late 96 with the money my dad left me.
There's only a couple of differences: I had bar ends on my bike back in 2000 - even with the risers. I haven't decided yet whether to go ahead and put some on.
The rear mech back then was the Black LX one, tyres and blocks and saddle. And the headset spacer was silver.
The way this bike is now, I love it. I've been riding whilst doing it up and I've been really impressed that an 18 year old bike can ride like this - it still feels new.
Here's the spec sheet and the pics:
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Welded
Frame Tubing Material 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Fork Brand & Model Answer Manitou Pro C
Fork Material Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock Marin Coil Over, 3.9" travel
Components
Component Group Shimano Deore LX/STX-RC
Brakeset Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Shift Levers Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore LX
Crankset White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Pedals Shimano DX Grey
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width 68mm English
Rear Cogs Shimano CS-m737-1 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Marin Lite Comp, 30.0 mm diameter
Saddle Specialized
Handlebar Answer Alumlite DH
Handlebar Extensions None
Handlebar Stem Mission CNC
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
Grips Club Roost
Wheels
Hubs Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Tires 26 x 1.9 Charge Splashback
Spoke Brand Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples Brass nipples
Extras:
Race Guard
Crud Catcher
Compared to most of the other work here it's a bit scrappy but it's a big deal to me: perhaps next year I'll get the mainframe powder coated, and likely as not I'll keep an eye out for some better condition bits but I am very happy with her as she is now.
Fast, boingy and reasonably light, and a real blast to ride.
Feels perfect and gets some nice comments out on the trails.
Couldn't ask for much more really.
