Marin FRS Query
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old_coyote_pedaller
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If it's the one made out of 20mm ish square section aluminium tubes, I've just weighed one I had hanging in shed.
It's 1.104kg. That's not including disc brake adaptor. Think it came off a Mount Vision, there's 2 Mount Vision front triangles hanging next to it.
It's 1.104kg. That's not including disc brake adaptor. Think it came off a Mount Vision, there's 2 Mount Vision front triangles hanging next to it.
Awesome, that's great! Thanks for checking!
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You wouldn't be looking to part with your swingarm, assuming it is in good condition? Cheers
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Sorry, it's cracked. Came on a 17" frame I bought to upsize my youngest daughter's bike. She started off with a 13", then I changed front triangle to 15" when she got bigger. Then again a 17" but used all the components from the 13" and 15" including the swing-arm since the 17" one was cracked. The frames all being Mount Visions meant all the parts of frame were compatible. The bikes have gone from 13" to 15" to 17" and all I changed each time was front triangle. Easy peasy.
The swing-arm, think it's 1999, on bike since the 13" is similar to to later 2000 swing-arm, the one I weighed, the difference is it has an additional vertical tube under v-brake mounts and the longer diagonal tube that is on later 2000 is shorter on the 1999.
Had intended getting it welded but not bothered as 1999 arm fits no problem. Might actually get it done as my oldest daughter and my wife have Marins. As do I. Me and daughter have 1998 Wolf Tracks, my wife a Wild Cat Trail. Would be an idea to have a spare.
The swing-arm, think it's 1999, on bike since the 13" is similar to to later 2000 swing-arm, the one I weighed, the difference is it has an additional vertical tube under v-brake mounts and the longer diagonal tube that is on later 2000 is shorter on the 1999.
Had intended getting it welded but not bothered as 1999 arm fits no problem. Might actually get it done as my oldest daughter and my wife have Marins. As do I. Me and daughter have 1998 Wolf Tracks, my wife a Wild Cat Trail. Would be an idea to have a spare.
Old Coyote Pedaller: It sounds like you are a real Marin fan and a hard worker with all your bike modifications 
After reading your post I guess the swingarm you have is the one linked below?
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/attachments/1999-mt-vision-pro-jpg.461251/
You wouldn't know if the last generation swingarm is lighter or heavier than your current one would you?
Link to last generation below:
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/marin-mount-vision-2002-price.336571/
Thanks for all your help so far, it is much appreciated!
After reading your post I guess the swingarm you have is the one linked below?
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/attachments/1999-mt-vision-pro-jpg.461251/
You wouldn't know if the last generation swingarm is lighter or heavier than your current one would you?
Link to last generation below:
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/marin-mount-vision-2002-price.336571/
Thanks for all your help so far, it is much appreciated!
old_coyote_pedaller
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Yes, the one in first link is same as one on daughter's bike.
This is the one I weighed and is cracked.
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/attachments/screenshot_20231219-133635-png.804805/
My Marin Knowledge spans basically a wee bit either side of years 1998-99. Never had my hands on one in your 2nd link.
This is the one I weighed and is cracked.
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/attachments/screenshot_20231219-133635-png.804805/
My Marin Knowledge spans basically a wee bit either side of years 1998-99. Never had my hands on one in your 2nd link.
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