Pleasant unexpected find - 1990 Zolatone Team Marin

[Minifreak]

Thanks player, decided I'm going to steal the tyres and pedals from my Orange Vit T as they are the same as the bits I'm waiting for in the post. Should be taking this for a spin tomorrow afternoon weather permitting with finished build pics

 

[beepbeep]

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Great stuff!
A true Retrobike rescue!

 

[LikeClockwork]

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Ha! Just slowly reading my way through this thread, Taunton is just down the road from me!! And I have a frame to recycle and a day off tomorrow...hmmmm.....perhaps I could..... :mrgreen:

 

[Minifreak]

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Ha! Just slowly reading my way through this thread, Taunton is just down the road from me!! And I have a frame to recycle and a day off tomorrow...hmmmm.....perhaps I could..... :mrgreen:

You should, great guys there and you never know what you may find.

If you do go take a look at the frames, half way down the right side just before the racking starts with stuff in boxes, there was a nice Gary Fisher and Specialized frame hanging up. If you need more that is

They also had a few tan wall tyres kicking about out the back.

If you do get a chance they have a site at Taunton Station on the London bound side too, smaller selection of bikes and parts at that location but worth a check.

 

[Davichin]

Following this thread with interest It is going to be a great bike!

 

[Minifreak]

She's done!

I'm chuffed to peices with this one, now if I can just find some Marin Rockstar tan wall tyres, Marin Gel saddle and an uncut pair of those bars plus a Unicorn













Better pics when the sun reappears.

 

[Minifreak]

Spec list


Frame: 17.5" Marin Team.Marin, Tange Pestige Cr-Mo butted oversized tubing with all original decals.

Fork: Spinner Tange Cr-Mo steel in fluorescent magenta

Headset: Shimano Deore XT
Stem: Alloy roller type in fluorescent magenta
Handlebar: Alloy in fluorescent magenta ( Black alloy currently fitted due to 19" length of original)
Grips: Ritchey Truegrips

Brakes: Shimano Deore XT M732 SLR
Brake Pads: Shimano Deore XT
Brake Cables: Shimano SLR
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT M091 SLR combined with shifter units

Shifters: Combined Shimano Deore XT M091 shifter/ brake lever units
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735 31.8 band
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735 short cage
Derailleur Cables: Wilkinsons finest
Cassette: Shimano HG red label
Chain: Shimano HG71
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT M730
Crank Bolts: Shimano with anodised purple alloy crank caps
Chainrings: Shimano Deore XT SG
Chainring bolts: Stainless
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore XT cup and cone
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT M735

Hub Skewers: Simano Deore XT M730 (NOS)
Rims: Araya RM-17 32 hole in grey
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M730
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: Double butted stainless
Tyres: Ritchey Megabite 2.1 Kevlar (Non original spec)
Tubes: Unknown

Saddle: Vetta Italia lite Gel perforated (Non original spec)
Seatpost:
Seat-post Binder: Shimano XT NOS

Extras: Shimano Deore XT Sharkfin, Ringle original H2O bottle cage, smattering of ano purple aluminium bolts.

Weight: 26.95 Ibs

 

[Muddy paw]

She looks stunning mate and as you've proven that all the time an effort put into a resto really does reep a fine reward ..

 

[Minifreak]

She looks stunning mate and as you've proven that all the time an effort put into a resto really does reep a fine reward ..

Thanks mate, feels like I've turned it around pretty quick as I only started it a week ago. Spent many hours on it though so glad it was worth it. Hope it'll be dry tomorrow for a spin after I finish work.

Now I'm not asking this because I want to sell it as I have no plans to, but what value would you guys put on this now? I'd just like to know bearing in mind what I purchased it for, £40

 

[Muddy paw]

Well i'll be waiting for the update regarding the maiden voyage and i think the weather report isn't looking very promising till closer the weekend but you never know tbh as for value i'd not expect any less than a ton for it imvho ..