This was my second Marin after a brief spell with a Muirwoods (same as Matt’s). I wanted to go full suss and loved the way the bike rode – still do.
It’s very different to the Inbred and also substantially more agricultural. It’s NOT a light bike!!
The upgrade bug led me to add the rear lock out shock and then a front disc brake, followed a couple of years later by a rear using the universal torsion bar that Hope used to do.
It’s now got a Specialized BG saddle, Chris King headset, Hope hubs, Mavic rims, Easton bars and Marzocchi forks!
Phew!
| Component | Spec | Component | Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | 1998 Marin East Peak | Headset | Chris King (red) |
| Forks | Marzocchi MXC | Bars | Easton EA50 2″ |
| Front mech | STX-RC | Stem | Easton EA30 90mm |
| Rear mech | Shimano XT | Seatpost | Marin |
| Shifters | STX-RC | Saddle | Specialized |
| Front brake | Hope C2 | Pedals | Time ATAC aluminium |
| Rear brake | Hope C2 | Rims | Mavic 517 |
| Chain | SRAM | Hubs | Hope Bulb |
| Cassette | SRAM 8 speed | Chainset | Shimano Deore 170mm |
| Rear shock | Stratos Helix Pro lock out |
xogeorge says:
i had one of those lovelies back in 98 it took 2 months for it to get stolen iv still have my murwoods but its in bad shape, the ep was great in the time i had it ,like a bouncy tractor
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Posted on October 9, 2010 at 5:20 pm