For Sale Looking for a cheapish retro mtb

[Amlabenz]

Hey, I'm not sure where to look or how to go about this, but I'm after a cheap 90s mtb. Prepreferably with fixed forks for a front rack/basket.

Unfortunately I'm without a car at the moment so collection isn't an option.

 

[trailstar82]

Welcome to Retrobike.

FB Marketplace is ripe in the right areas.

There’s a section on here where interesting bikes and bargains can be found.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/forums/mtb-ebay-marketplace-watch.4/
Where are you and what’s your budget?

EDIT: there’s also a wanted section for wanted ads

 

[Amlabenz]

Welcome to Retrobike.

FB Marketplace is ripe in the right areas.

There’s a section on here where interesting bikes and bargains can be found.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/forums/mtb-ebay-marketplace-watch.4/
Where are you and what’s your budget?

EDIT: there’s also a wanted section for wanted ads

Legend! Thank you for the heads up, and also for the warm welcome.

I'm located in Norwich and my budget is around £100ish.

 

[legrandefromage]

what size are you after?

 

[Amlabenz]

I'm 5"10 so around 19" to 20"

 

[brocklanders023]

I've got a Marin Palisades that should come in within budget and am happy to include a rear rack? Or possible a Saracen Tufftrax? If interested I can send details.

 

[Tootyred]

You thinking of parts or a whole bike more?

 

[half cog]

Sadly the post on an mtb is going to be over £40 so you may need to factor that in

 

[Amlabenz]

Hey thank you for the responses! Yeah the post was the main issue as most of the adverts were collection only.

I managed to get a specialized rockhopper on ebay for £60 + postage. It's going to be a bit of project as the seat is seized and unfortunately the forks don't have any eyelets for the front rack. Is there a way around this without having to buy new forks?

Here's a picture of the bike

 

[trailstar82]

Some newer racks come with mounting brackets that sandwich between the qr skewer and the fork (Minoura Gamoh junior) https://www.urbanbikewear.com/en/components/smal-parts-for-bikes/spare-parts/gamoh-rack-bracket.html

For any other racks without, get yourself some rubber lined jubilee clips and fashion a mount for the bottom of the forks.