Hello! Just about to 'upgrade' to a newer bike. Any thoughts on value (if any) for these two?
1) Marin Mount Vision 1997.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141961
Everything in perfect working order and very well maintained. Obviously scratches and scuffs as expected for a bike that has seen regular use. Current spec:
Forks: Pace RC36 EVOIII (1999)
Shock: Stratos TR-1
Brakes: F: Hope Hydro 185mm, R: Hope Hydro (with torque arm) 155mm (1997)
Brake Hoses: Goodridge stainless braided.
Hubs: Hope Titanium (1997)
QR's: Hope Titanium (1997)
Wheels: Mavic 717 DISC
Tyres: F&R, Tioga Factory DH 2.1
Seatpost: USE Alien Carbon 350
Bars: Easton Monkey Lite CT-2
Stem: X-Lite FLY
Bar Ends: X-Lite (c. 1997 - Disco?)
Grips: ODI Lock-On
Seat: Specialized Avatar
Pedals: DMR V-8
Crankset: Raceface Evolve XC
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Rear Mech: SRAM X-9
Shifters: SRAM X-9
Cassette: SRAM 9 speed
Chain: SRAM 9 speed
Cables: Avid Flack Jackets
Headset: WTB Momentum
Bottom Bracket: Superstar Components Ceramic
Weight c. 30 lbs
And
2) A 1996 (been told it could be '94) Saracen Kili Comp:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141962
Again everything in full working order and very well looked after. Repainted, average paintwork, but frame in excellent condition (no dents or cracks). Current spec:
Forks: Pace RC-35 Monobox (elastomer, c.1995)
Brakes: F: Hope Hydro 155mm, R: Hope Hydro 155mm with torque arm (1997)
Hubs: Hope Titanium
Rims: Mavic X317 DISC
Seatpost: USE Aluminium
Bars: Easton EA30
Grips: ODI Lock-On
Seat: WTB
Chainset: Shimano LX
Pedals: DMR V-8
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech: Shimano LX short cage
Shifters: SACHS Gripshift
Cables: Avid Flack Jackets
Weight: c. 28lbs
1) Marin Mount Vision 1997.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141961
Everything in perfect working order and very well maintained. Obviously scratches and scuffs as expected for a bike that has seen regular use. Current spec:
Forks: Pace RC36 EVOIII (1999)
Shock: Stratos TR-1
Brakes: F: Hope Hydro 185mm, R: Hope Hydro (with torque arm) 155mm (1997)
Brake Hoses: Goodridge stainless braided.
Hubs: Hope Titanium (1997)
QR's: Hope Titanium (1997)
Wheels: Mavic 717 DISC
Tyres: F&R, Tioga Factory DH 2.1
Seatpost: USE Alien Carbon 350
Bars: Easton Monkey Lite CT-2
Stem: X-Lite FLY
Bar Ends: X-Lite (c. 1997 - Disco?)
Grips: ODI Lock-On
Seat: Specialized Avatar
Pedals: DMR V-8
Crankset: Raceface Evolve XC
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Rear Mech: SRAM X-9
Shifters: SRAM X-9
Cassette: SRAM 9 speed
Chain: SRAM 9 speed
Cables: Avid Flack Jackets
Headset: WTB Momentum
Bottom Bracket: Superstar Components Ceramic
Weight c. 30 lbs
And
2) A 1996 (been told it could be '94) Saracen Kili Comp:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141962
Again everything in full working order and very well looked after. Repainted, average paintwork, but frame in excellent condition (no dents or cracks). Current spec:
Forks: Pace RC-35 Monobox (elastomer, c.1995)
Brakes: F: Hope Hydro 155mm, R: Hope Hydro 155mm with torque arm (1997)
Hubs: Hope Titanium
Rims: Mavic X317 DISC
Seatpost: USE Aluminium
Bars: Easton EA30
Grips: ODI Lock-On
Seat: WTB
Chainset: Shimano LX
Pedals: DMR V-8
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech: Shimano LX short cage
Shifters: SACHS Gripshift
Cables: Avid Flack Jackets
Weight: c. 28lbs