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Marin MTB

UPDATE: I no longer commute on this bike but instead have turned it into a legit MTB that I love. Nothing like blowing by dudes on mega-expensive MTB's This is my winter bike; I love this thing. I'm a year-round commuter and this thing gets me through the crappier days. The components are off an old specialized MTB that I had laying around. The Frame I got from a guy that didn't want it anymore (free). This is one of my favorite bikes; it always puts a smile on my face.

Frame:
Marin Alu 21" MTB?

Fork/Headset:
Rock Shock Judy 2/Ritchey headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Single ring shimano 175mm

Pedals:
Pseries Nylon

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
30t with 11-32 cassette

Derailleurs/Shifters:
9spd X9 1x9

Handlebars/Stem:
60mm Truvativ Stem with 750mm specialized low rise bar

Saddle/Seatpost:
Thomson 31.6 post with Henge Sport OEM saddle

Brakes:
Shimano V

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex DM-20, 32-hole Specialized Butcher 26 X 2.3 SX casing (measures 2.5)

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Deore hub to Rhyno lite rim Specialized Butcher 26 X 2.3 Control

Accessories:
Bontrager bottle cage/frame bag/Topeak fenders w/studs

More Info:
This bike has taken on many forms; it's currently set up as an MTB.

Added by MikeyxVx. Last updated about 7 years ago.

4 Comments

ignatius0108

ignatius0108 says:

Nice bike bro!! Swap your bars with drops and (maybe) take it for cyclocross, hehehe....

Posted about 12 years ago

MikeyxVx

MikeyxVx says:

I've actually thought about throwing some dirt drops on it just for fun.

Posted about 12 years ago

Jweeks

Jweeks says:

This thing is pretty badass

Posted over 12 years ago

MikeyxVx

MikeyxVx says:

Thanks man. I just swapped out the seat and seatpost; I need to post a new pic. This is actually my favorite bike right now (over my histo even). Rode it 25 miles yesterday. Felt the same as 100 on the histo but still really fun.

Posted over 12 years ago