Help needed(Marin 2002 mount vision)

PB Forum :: Mechanics' Lounge
Help needed(Marin 2002 mount vision)
  • Previous Page
Author Message
flag dognosh
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 2:00 Quote
(I think it is a 2002)
Hi all Smile
Background : I am a casual pleasure cyclist and it is not my hobby. I bought this bike off a work colleague over 12 years ago(I think).Trying to restore/update my bike as much as possible,as it has been in the shed for over 8 years.

On this particular occasion I need to replace both wheels as each has 2 or 3 broken spokes and the others look like they're ready to detach !!! I have a gallery of my bike's photos here : https://imgur.com/a/1z2UPg4
Wheel photos are last(click load more images)

Regarding the wheels :
I am thinking of new wheel/tyres (or are the tyres good?)
New cassette maybe(and Derailleurs ? )
Also wheels that are disc brake compatible ?

Any help is much appreciated Smile

p.s. What size/type wheels do I need ?
flag dognosh
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 2:06 Quote
p.p.s
I am based in the UK.
I have looked at chain reaction cycles(worth using or not?) and I see many wheels !!!
Or do you suggest other shops ?
flag dognosh
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 5:23 Quote
Thank you for your reply.
I will look in to getting some spokes, but if I decide to buy wheels, what do I need to look for except diameter ?
What size are these wheels ? (as in do they have a special number or are they in cm or Inches ?
flag dognosh
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 8:02 Quote
Nothing strenuous, mainly road and path with some "easy" off road.
flag dognosh
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 8:03 Quote
can I convert to disc brakes ?
Or hit it on the head and just buy a new bike? (sub £500 till I sell house, then I can go for £1500-£2000
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 8:39 Quote
The level of corrosion on that bike is going to make things challenging. I agree, for your riding style and frequency, you will likely be better served with new, budget hard tail. You will probably spend less or the same on a new bike, and it will ride much better IMO.
flag muddytreker
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 10:28 Quote
Its your bike, so to support your questions.

2nd hand 26" wheels of ebay,
Front, 32 spoke, disc or rim depending, 100mm axle 9mm QR,
Rear, 32 spoke, Disc or rim, depending, 135mm axle spacing QR
along with some affordable disc brakes.

Reckon that swingarm with those two holes could accommodate a
caliper mount of some descript, in theory I reckon disc brake could
be run on the rear.

Would suggest a strip down and go over all parts, clean, oil, service etc,
its gonna need a bit of time and effort, and some investment,
keep costs lower 2nd parts will help.
You will inevitably encounter the need for other parts as you go.

If you love it go for it and enjoy the journey, if its too much to handle or beyond your abilty,
time effort money wise then perhaps look at something else and sell it.
flag dognosh
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 10:40 Quote
Thanks and much appreciated for your help guys/gals Smile

I am still in 2 minds, new or refurbish, but I do like tinkering. I also hear you regarding a hard tail... hmmmm

For now I have stripped bike to frame and will clean it off till I decide.

Once again thanks !
flag dognosh
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 10:42 Quote
cobba wrote:
I think you'd be better off buying a new bike or a late model second hand bike.

A hardtail bike would be more suited to that type of riding then that old heavy bouncy full suspension bike.

£500 would get you a decent bike.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mtb/mountain-bikes?f=2258&sort=pricelow

https://www.evanscycles.com/bikes/mountain-bikes_c/hardtail-suspension_type?sort=price_inc_vat
I like the look fo the "Fuji Nevada 27.5 1.9 Hardtail Bike 2020" ... hmmm Smile
flag Oscillation
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 11:19 Quote
Ask these guys, they may have more excitement regarding your bike. It's a 90's MTB enthusiast group but yours is not far off. There's people reviving older bikes all the time and it's generally pennies on the dollar compared to buying a truly modern machine.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/507411652765410/
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 12:34 Quote
muddytreker wrote:
Its your bike, so to support your questions.

2nd hand 26" wheels of ebay,
Front, 32 spoke, disc or rim depending, 100mm axle 9mm QR,
Rear, 32 spoke, Disc or rim, depending, 135mm axle spacing QR
along with some affordable disc brakes.

Reckon that swingarm with those two holes could accommodate a
caliper mount of some descript, in theory I reckon disc brake could
be run on the rear.

Would suggest a strip down and go over all parts, clean, oil, service etc,
its gonna need a bit of time and effort, and some investment,
keep costs lower 2nd parts will help.
You will inevitably encounter the need for other parts as you go.

If you love it go for it and enjoy the journey, if its too much to handle or beyond your abilty,
time effort money wise then perhaps look at something else and sell it.

That disc mount standard isnt readily available. he is going to have to get one made.
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: May 27, 2020 at 12:39 Quote
Oscillation wrote:
Ask these guys, they may have more excitement regarding your bike. It's a 90's MTB enthusiast group but yours is not far off. There's people reviving older bikes all the time and it's generally pennies on the dollar compared to buying a truly modern machine.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/507411652765410/

Tires, tubes, wheels, cables, housing, caps, brake set .... are easily going to run in the 400$ range.

Assuming free labour... that still leaves you with the suspension to service. I would bet money that the headset and BB could also be replaced.

for 400$ I can buy a hard tail, with a fork that functions just as well and it will have all new components. including a fresh drive train.

Sure, if you are super nostaglic about the bike, or if you just want fun project.. I am all in. Personally I love making old bikes work, and there are loads of hack that will stretch the life something. That said, I have shed full of old parts and a fair bit of mechanical experience.

I am not tying to discourage the OP, but he needs to make an educated cost benefit analysis.
flag muddytreker
Posted: May 31, 2020 at 4:49 Quote
"That disc mount standard isnt readily available. he is going to have to get one made. "

If you have the love to want to do it,
6mm flat plate T6, files, 6mm plywood, hacksaw and a drill with bits,
better with a 2000 watt 1/2" router and TCT Bearing Guided Trimmer bit.
flag dognosh
Posted: Jun 5, 2020 at 0:53 Quote
Some very wise words here, now I am in 2 minds..... thank you again Smile
flag dognosh
Posted: Jun 5, 2020 at 0:58 Quote
As I am not sure which spokes to buy, can someone post a link to the correct one for me? (like from chain reaction)
  • Previous Page

 


Copyright © 2000 - 2024. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv56 0.011246
Mobile Version of Website