How to Restomod a Bike : Marin Mountain Bike Restoration

Hi Really enjoyed this video. Subbed. One thing….was hoping to see the comparison ride you mentioned between this Marin and a modern version but couldn’t find the video?

Very nice! I’m restomoding a ‘96 Mountain Cycle San Andreas. It’s going to be stunning. Maybe you’d like to do a video on it.

Awesome build, awesome video!! I’m trying something similar air with my old Trek from junior high school (92 Trek Antelope) I’m just struggling to find components that will work. did that 10 speed cassette just for on your 26” rim? I was thinking a 1x10, I’m also gonna do drop bars and Sti levers. Any advice, tips or ideas are welcomed! Thank you and thanks again for the video awesome work.

How does this compare to the Mongoose Switchback for 399

Hey, your videos have been so helpful as I attempt to update my 1994 GT Tequesta. I recently upgraded a seven-speed free hub to accommodate my 11-speed cassette. My question is, have you ever had to cold set or stretch the rear triangle to support anything larger than the seven-speed? My tire is just rubbing the left side of the frame, and I’m just wondering how to fix it.

Awesome videos. That cassette color is called jet fuel, fyi

Nice build on a beautiful frame! Some things I might have done differently, though: RockShox SID Air should be lighter, has a lock out and better response; add a dropper post; instead of the 1x10 drive train, go 2x10 which offers a higher range with finer granularity and also eases the chain line issue.

Nice work! You said Dope wheels! Yes!

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I’m having an issue on a 1x8 converted road bike that I went from a 117mm to a 107mm bb and the chain line is dead center between 4&5. When I back pedal on the largest cog, the chain jumps to the next cog. My chain line isn’t near as severe as the one in the video.

With how rare rigid threadless 26” forks are nowadays, I personally would not have converted it to a suspension fork. Neat build though and the parts seem to be well thought out. I’m glad microshift exists as a good budget alternative option as they have really allowed people to upgrade/restore bikes that might not have been desired otherwise.

Cable Magic sounds like a good product. I wish it had a handy needle like Dri-Slide

Specialized bars on a Marin is a big no-no for me ! But great project and work anyway 👍 !

I'd have told you not to shorten the stem with those forks. You need to be forward on this pedalling up hills as otherwise you will be doing wheelies, I'd have recommended a longer fork and slightly shorter stem.

The shaft sealing and spacer rings are installed incorrectly.🙄

Doubt about VG brand, i've seen VG chain doesn't match with Shimano's DCE chainring profile (previous generation, MX000 series) even though the packages tell you its match them by showing Shimano MX000 crankset use them
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And ironically, the owner use XT M8000 crankset (similar to what shown in the packages)

Love the look of that 1995 model! I have a Marin Team One. Neat to see the differences after nearly 30 years!

Awsome bloody love a good retromod 👍🚴‍♂️

Which freehub body did you use?

What an enjoyable watch this was. Subscribed 💆

so sad to see the chromo fork go. Treat these orginal parts like they were meant to resemble a modern aero gravel bike. Long seatpost hands on the bar ends while on asphalt and suddenly your big 2.2 inch tires go long distance with a good pace.

Why no disc brakes if going resto-mod along with an nice air fork ?

Really cool looking bike, I hope it rides as good.

Those little purple anodised part really pop against that grey! Lovely

Awesome clean build 😎

Beautiful!

Man, there is nothing better looking than a 90's mountain bike. She's a beauty.

Been hunting an older butted Marin frame for a while now. My dad converted Bear Valley 26er to 700c roadbike. Rides real nice.

Great build, Rusty. I love the color of that frame!

Nice combo of parts on an awesome Team Marin! I'm getting ready to do a similar build on a 97 Marin Indian Fire Trail.

Would mostlikely ride much better with the steel fork even on mtb trails 😄 please find a mtb capable Marzocchi fork, the bike deserves it 😀

Perfect length, Great info. More like this please!

Those double & triple butted Chromoly frames from Tange or Reynolds provide such a good platform to build on. Very nice.

Great project! Can't wait to see the comparison. Every time I see an elastomer fork, I can't help but think of the Total Air Cartridges. Did you ever have any experience with those?

What chain and cassette did you use? Great video!

Man that's a bad ass bike.. and I definitely appreciate how you thoroughly explain everything without over explaining... nice build

Great build .Great to see the dog on the bars bit good maxxis tanwalls 👍