balsarcie
Original 1999 Columbus steel frame.
Manitou SX TI 80mm forks.
XTR Rear Mech
XTR Front Mech
XTR Dual control levers
XTR V Brakes
XT Chainset & BB
Mavic 221 Rims
Kenda Kinetics StickE 2.25" tyres
Mavic 221 original Rims.
DMR V12 Magnesium pedals.
Rides like a dream,
still ridden hard every week and covered in mud. recent upgrades to bring into 21st century.Has been with me from new and i cannot fault this frame, Lightweight, responsive and quick, would recommend steel HT to anyone who wants to remember what MTB was all about.
Manitou SX TI 80mm forks.
XTR Rear Mech
XTR Front Mech
XTR Dual control levers
XTR V Brakes
XT Chainset & BB
Mavic 221 Rims
Kenda Kinetics StickE 2.25" tyres
Mavic 221 original Rims.
DMR V12 Magnesium pedals.
Rides like a dream,
still ridden hard every week and covered in mud. recent upgrades to bring into 21st century.Has been with me from new and i cannot fault this frame, Lightweight, responsive and quick, would recommend steel HT to anyone who wants to remember what MTB was all about.
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pipus said on 5 August 2010
always good to see a retro marin wanted a grey and fluorescent red pine mountain but couldnt afford one then (early 90's) and bought a bright yellow bolinas ridge still got it in the garage its on my pics check out my other marin. i'd buy one now if i see one on ebay
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eric draven said on 8 March 2010
looks way cool,and top spec on it as well,had three of these over the years,an 88'-91'and a 94'these were such class bikes back in there day,would love an old one but have'nt got the space,mine had rigid forks on as well
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djdragonfly said on 26 September 2009
love retro bikes mate have a perfect 10/10
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identiti666 said on 26 September 2009
Looking good, maybe some fox forks FOR THE 10!
balsarcie replied... on 26 September 2009
I,m waiting for the Manitous to pack up but they seem to want to live forever !!
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