Good home wanted for my 1990 Marin Eldridge

[Adman57]

In 1990 my dad died and left me a small amount of money that I spent on a new Marin Eldridge, which I rode it right up until a year ago when the chain snapped. As all of the bearings and cables need replacing, I thought I'd make it a project, but a year on and it hasn't been touched, and I doubt it will be. Apart from tyres, grips, cables chain and break pads - it's all original (27 years of chips and scratches inc') . No modern bike would be as reliable or robust, but I enjoy modern geometry more, so I'm letting the Marin go. Sensible offers please?


I don't know the size but it was perfect for me at 6'.
PICK UP only from Aylesbury/Tring area.

 

[reanimation]

Hi, you'll need a price or it will get deleted.
Looks fab. Good job you're not near by!
Ruled out fixing it up? We could help and tools and parts are not too pricey

 

[yoeddygrant]

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Keep it for sentiment given the way it was bought. Happy to help with parts etc. Deore dx stuff easy and cheap enough to get.

 

[Yojimbo]

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Aye, as old fashioned as you may think it is, you may regret selling that.

 

[reanimation]

FWIW I had a tired Marin hack bike from this era when I went to uni. I'd already sold my Orange for a BMX and Motorbike previously. After uni I stripped the used abused Marin down and gave it a new look. A wonderful bike. I sold it as I wanted a modern bike.... I'd love another early Marin in a sensible size. I miss that one even though it wasn't sentimental or perfect to start with. If you decide to keep we can help.

 

[Gaddmeister]

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Keep it! You will regret it! Been there and regret to this day. Restore it. As others have said we are all here to help!