Man, there is nothing better looking than a 90's mountain bike. She's a beauty.
@thomashardbattle4287
Жыл бұрын
What about your wife?
@apocalypsecat1665
Жыл бұрын
But what about 90's hybrid bikes?)
@pcbootleger
Жыл бұрын
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.
@chloemarietaylor4036
19 күн бұрын
The first bike I ever bought myself aged 18 was a 95 Marin Bear Valley. Loved the chunky look especially those seat stays. I crashed it at 43mph and snapped the top tube in half, some achievement on a steel frame hehe. Replace it with a 95 Marin Eldridge Grade, which was sadly stolen. Thankfully my third bike, a 97 SWorks M2 I still ride :) Third time lucky
@coetroy
Ай бұрын
So sweet, love a killer 90’s frame! BTW great hoodie!
@pisto_run_cycling
Жыл бұрын
Man that's a bad ass bike.. and I definitely appreciate how you thoroughly explain everything without over explaining... nice build
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate it
@tongalizia3175
9 ай бұрын
Wow,,,,, I’m a roadie but this built is changing my mind ,,,,,measure twice ,,, cut once ….great video
@CoolBikeProjects
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tamk9088
2 ай бұрын
Great editing. I know how much work this is.
@theowheelers1685
Жыл бұрын
Love the look of that 1995 model! I have a Marin Team One. Neat to see the differences after nearly 30 years!
@derpapito1391
9 ай бұрын
I had a brandnew Eldridge Grade back in '93 when I was 15. Would love to get my hands on one nowadays an turn it into a gravelbike. Excellent video 👍
@CoolBikeProjects
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Entity738
Жыл бұрын
Those double & triple butted Chromoly frames from Tange or Reynolds provide such a good platform to build on. Very nice.
@MozOnBikes
Жыл бұрын
Those little purple anodised part really pop against that grey! Lovely
@kipphawley4514
4 ай бұрын
Just like your videos on your build on your bikes. I truly enjoyed watching you do your building your bikes. Your great and awesome dude. Also, just keep on rocking and rolling.
@DBB65
Жыл бұрын
Nice work! You said Dope wheels! Yes!
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, lingo lango
@psclassy1123
6 ай бұрын
Real nice looking bike. Would make a great all around ride or bike packer.
@mikecarter6758
Жыл бұрын
Great build, Rusty. I love the color of that frame!
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the parts!
@DePuesshop
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Andre-808-k1v
10 ай бұрын
It’s beautiful I wish I could do this too
@acraigwest
8 ай бұрын
I just finished a restomod of a 97 Rocky Mountain Equipe, but I did a few things differently. I used the original Raceface crank and got a narrow-wide chainring that fit it, and used a 27.5 fork to give it a more modern head tube angle. Winter showed up before I could try it out, though...
@CoolBikeProjects
8 ай бұрын
Awesome, I would love to see a picture of it.
@AlpineTrails
4 ай бұрын
OMG. You literally built my dream bike. That is a beauty.
@CoolBikeProjects
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@stevenr5149
3 ай бұрын
Like your education on chain line. Very well explained.
@nickmassey9104
Жыл бұрын
Great build .Great to see the dog on the bars bit good maxxis tanwalls 👍
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick, my youngest likes to help me accessorize 😇
@nameresu
Жыл бұрын
Really cool looking bike, I hope it rides as good.
@AndreasRavnestad
Жыл бұрын
What an enjoyable watch this was. Subscribed 💆
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andreas!
@OjStudios
Жыл бұрын
Been hunting an older butted Marin frame for a while now. My dad converted Bear Valley 26er to 700c roadbike. Rides real nice.
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome. Good luck on your project!
@jrbechthold
10 ай бұрын
I am building up the exact same frame right now! Great video!
@CoolBikeProjects
10 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@jurisx85
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Fernando!
@stevenodonnell8871
Жыл бұрын
Awesome clean build 😎
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven!
@gabegoldberg
Жыл бұрын
Perfect length, Great info. More like this please!
@pcbootleger
Жыл бұрын
Cable Magic sounds like a good product. I wish it had a handy needle like Dri-Slide
@theretrobikeshed3392
Жыл бұрын
Awsome bloody love a good retromod 👍🚴♂️
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kipphawley4514
5 ай бұрын
Hey, it would be great to have a new update segment on explaining with which bike frame that is capable of having upgraded parts on it. As where for example if you have a 1989 bike frame is compatible with update of using 2024 components or would 1990 parts be likely the best parts for a 1989 . Same thing as well for 1990s. Otherwise I love watching you and hopefully that you will get a chance to do update version soon here.
@CoolBikeProjects
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment, I will have a new video out in a couple weeks with the next build, similar to this one. You brought up some great questions, and Ill look into a video discussing what can be updated and changed for older bikes.
@robertmcfadyen9156
8 ай бұрын
Have the gloss black / dark blue Giant Yukon from 1993 .
@ultimateoutdoors4659
Жыл бұрын
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?
@marcusathome
Жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnSmith-qf1jn
Ай бұрын
this is cool... glances at the channel name... oh.
@Shawn-in-da-Canyon
Жыл бұрын
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.
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn, thanks for reaching out. Congrats on the San Andreas. Im a bit backed up with projects to take on anything else new but best wishes on the restomod.
@dermarcoschwarz
8 ай бұрын
Love the video! What kind of derailleur did you use? Most 10 speed derailleurs I found only go up to 46/48 teeth max. I couldn't find one that allows 50T
@CoolBikeProjects
8 ай бұрын
Microshift Adventx long
@MBauer-op6vx
Жыл бұрын
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.
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Congrats, restomods are a ton of fun! The issue you are going to run into is your rear wheel free hub. It was only designed for a 7spd width. While it is possible to change it out for a longer 9spd (that means it will work with a 10spd cassette) it will mess up spacing of the wheel and "the dish" causing a lot more work on your part. If you really want to move ahead with the project bike I would suggest finding or building a newer 26" wheel with a 9spd Shimano free hub that can take the new 10spd cassettes. You can still find some decent used 26" rear wheels on eBay and a lot of rims and hubs to lace one up. Best wishes!
@karlavelo2482
Жыл бұрын
Specialized bars on a Marin is a big no-no for me ! But great project and work anyway 👍 !
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha you are right but I used what I had :)
@bsowhat
9 ай бұрын
Why did you not use a newer and more up to date fork like a Rock Shox Reba which is still available for 26”?
@CoolBikeProjects
9 ай бұрын
Great question, it came down to the budget and geometry. I got the fork for 50 bucks and it needed to be 80 mm. If I had a bigger budget, it would be nice to go with a bomber or a Judy/ Reba.
@markusilomaki8922
Жыл бұрын
Would mostlikely ride much better with the steel fork even on mtb trails 😄 please find a mtb capable Marzocchi fork, the bike deserves it 😀
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, I worked with what I had but if you have an old bomber lying around let me know 😎
@markusilomaki8922
Жыл бұрын
@@CoolBikeProjects I do but they are all on bikes here in Finland. So if anyone in the US has a 1995-1997 Marzocchi bomber Z1 or Z2 laying around send it to Rusty so the retro Marin will have a fair chance 😀
@JoseGomez-vn7hn
5 ай бұрын
Great build. Q. Does an 11 speed cog fit between the dropouts the same as a 10. WhT is the MM requirement for it .I'm trying to do the same to a 1999 Zaskar Le.Thanks.
@CoolBikeProjects
5 ай бұрын
It all depends of the freewheel of your hub. Having said that, most 11spd cassettes are on wider hubs 142 to 148mm.
@lairdcreevy
8 ай бұрын
Adding a suspension fork to a bike designed for a rigid will throw the frame geometry off, usually by about 2". It's very noticeable in the bike's raised front at the end of the build. I agree in keeping a nice original rigid fork.
@CoolBikeProjects
8 ай бұрын
It depends on the geometry of the bike. For many MTB 1995 and older that is true. 97' and newer and you should be just fine.
@physicsMan86
5 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Where did you get the spacers for the bottom bracket? I just picked up a Marin Palisades Trail and doing some upgrades :) Thanks!
@CoolBikeProjects
5 ай бұрын
These were 24mm spacers. I found them on amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JSMPMYD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
@emausderratsuchende5447
Жыл бұрын
I'm building a 95' Marin Pine Mountain as a gravel bike...I'm leaving the 3x7 gears as well as the Cantis from Shimano, which I had already replaced around 2000. I have a big problem with the paintwork, it is very badly damaged due to hard use...I have to have the bike repainted...where can I get the original stickers from Marin? Greetings from Germany.
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
I would suggest looking online through Etsy.com - Velo Cal used to be the go to place, but they’ve recently gone out of business.
@emausderratsuchende5447
Жыл бұрын
@@CoolBikeProjectsUpdate...etsy actually has the matching Marin stickers....Thanks for the tip.
@ScottValin-or9jh
3 ай бұрын
My bars on my 97 Bontrager Privateer are 620mm. Can I upgrade to 720mm? I like the wider look, more comfortable?
@CoolBikeProjects
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely.
@aaivilchip
Жыл бұрын
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* . And ironically, the owner use XT M8000 crankset (similar to what shown in the packages)
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insights on the chain. We put some miles on it in Vernal, so far so good. Doesn't feel super crisp but not bad either.
@chadshanks5409
Жыл бұрын
What chain and cassette did you use? Great video!
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The cassette is a VG Sports 11-50 10 speed- same brand with the hollow pin chain - I've put a link in the description.
@plokmko0
Жыл бұрын
Why no disc brakes if going resto-mod along with an nice air fork ?
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Resources and not wanting to modify the frame. But if you know someone with a Marzoochi z1 from that time Let me know 😎
@ilikesnow
Жыл бұрын
Awesome videos. That cassette color is called jet fuel, fyi
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Haha that is great!
@jnlltd
5 ай бұрын
I gathered most of the parts for Marin B-17 bike, could you help me find correct crankset size please? For 73mm bottom bracket
@CoolBikeProjects
5 ай бұрын
Tell me more about it. Are you running a triple chainring crankset or a converting to 1x set up? Most of the time the crankset only matters in relation to the spindle length. The chainring(s) matters in relation to what gears you plan on running in the back.
@jnlltd
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your replay, the frame is 1998 Marin b17 and currently no crankset on it and i want to order a 1x 32t crankset for 10 speed cassette. If you have any info i could use please
@CoolBikeProjects
5 ай бұрын
@@jnlltd the good thing is most 1X cranks sets that come with a bottom bracket will fit 68 or 73mm bottom brackets and come with the appropriate spacers as needed. You can pick up a decent offbrand crankset for 75 bucks that includes chain ring, cranks, bottom bracket, etc. For $100- $125 You should be able to pick up a SRAM NX or GX crank set. I like the machining they do on their chain rings and I feel like they’re bottom brackets are of a higher-quality. All of this you can find on Amazon Amazon or eBay.
@jnlltd
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, i managed to find one 73mm.
@MrJob91
Жыл бұрын
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.
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Keeping the fork, no worries 😉
@makeitmakecentsmarketing
2 ай бұрын
How much money did you invest in New and replacement parts?
@CoolBikeProjects
2 ай бұрын
@@makeitmakecentsmarketing I think I put in $440 for parts outside of the frame. Half of that was the wheels and tires.
@jamedarr
Жыл бұрын
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?
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and no, not much experience with the cartridges. I just remember them being replaced quite a bit. I’ve always liked the Manitou Black Forks when those came out.
@jamedarr
Жыл бұрын
@@CoolBikeProjects On my first bike, I needed a fork with a 1" steer tube, so there weren't many upgrade options. I swapped out elastomers on my Rock Shox without much improvement. That's why I considered trying out the Total Air Cartridges but ended up finding a refurbished Marzocchi fork, which was one of the smoothest forks I ever owned.
@ps3customgamer
Жыл бұрын
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.
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input
@jackwilson8651
Жыл бұрын
Which freehub body did you use?
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
shimano Hg
@andersonsantos-sv8ij
Жыл бұрын
❤
@ryanmitchell9013
Жыл бұрын
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.
@janeblogs324
Жыл бұрын
Put it in 8th gear and backpedal. You'll see the chain rubbing on 7th.....1x is dumb, you only do it if you need narrow wide chain rings because you drop chains every ride.
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.
@CoolBikeProjects
Жыл бұрын
Great question, the only reason to cold set/ widen the rear triangle is for the spacing of the hub not the tire. If the tire is too big, you’ll have to drop down the size, It’s also possible that by putting on by a different free hub you will need to dish the wheel over if it’s not centered. If you’re worried that the frame is out of alignment or that the wheel is not dished correctly. I would highly suggest taking it to a shop to have them check. Thanks for checking out the channel and best wishes on your project!
@tomskid27
4 ай бұрын
620mm bars ‘normal’? I don’t think so. Hyperlites were 550 as the norm. 620 is revolutionary or early 2000s stuff….or late 98/99.
@babersolanki7989
Жыл бұрын
The bike came with all the tools needed to assemble kzitem.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L and the included instructional video made assembly a breeze. I bought the 20" bike for my child and it looks very nice and rides well. The 6-speed shifter is a little tight on the ends for the little hand but operates well between gears 2-5.While the paint is of good color, it seems to be very thin. I peeled off the white barcode sticker and it took off a big piece of paint with it. Now I need to find some touch-up paint to seal off the steel from the environment before it rusts...
@danangsetiabudi329
11 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ please give away sir, my fork needed fork 26 😂 thx
@eternalvoiceofsoup
Жыл бұрын
The shaft sealing and spacer rings are installed incorrectly.🙄
@davidjohn1056
24 күн бұрын
It's a '96.
@furivno
6 күн бұрын
Why would you ruin a perfectly good rigid bike with a suspension fork, also you don't need a headset press, just use a block of wood, and 10 speed cassette with huge range is overkill for a 26 inch wheeled bike.
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