MacRetro chat and rides thread

[zigzag]

Wasn't there also a no-name copy made? I seem to remember Enid Puceflange picked one up, although it was bit small for him. May also have struggled with replacing the crumbly elastomers on the back too.

 

[velomaniac]

Mark AKA Jimi Hendrix had one for a bit, beautiful looking but a bit fragile. Enid never got on with his, didn't do his back any good. I think Marin made a version.

 

[jimo746]

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I don't think it's a Manitou, you're right Marin did make the FRS in Team, Nail Trail & Pine mountain versions I think, could also be another brand called Balance.
I'll see if I can go have a look at it.

 

[zigzag]

Balance, that was the one!

Original thread: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=72222

Going by your pic above, it looks like yours could be a Marin FRS?

 

[jimo746]

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It's a Marin Nail Trail FRS

STX groupset, Manitou Comp forks front & rear.

It's hiding in my van until I can sneak it into the shed later

 

[firedfromthecircus]

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It's hiding in my van until I can sneak it into the shed later

What's hiding?
The bike or your courage?

 

[jimo746]

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Both!!

Although at least the bike is now safely in the shed.

 

[zigzag]

Great score Jim! How are the forks?

 

[jimo746]

Great score Jim! How are the forks?

They seem bouncy. Both of them
I got the bike to nick a few parts from & sell the rest on, but looking at it it's quite a feat of engineering, tempted to keep the frame :facepalm:

 

[RobMac]

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Cotic are having a demo day tomorrow (Friday) @ Inners in the a.m. and GT in the p.m.