Retro MTBs

[vivofford]

My 1996 GT Zaskar. I bought it last year after seeing another one here somewhere. It was a pile of bits and I don't think much of it is original anymore. It is now 1x9.




1993 Saracen Kili Pro Elite. Now sold. Although I knew it was well made it wasn't until I put it up for sale that I realised how good the frame and components were.

Edited by vivofford on Wednesday 13th May 13:34

[wobert]

VEX said:

VEX said:

I have the frame and components of one of these in the shed.

Keep thinking of building it back up, but have never really found the time.

Bugger, crawling through bay of theives to see what it would cost to get back on the road! Its still got Middleburn Cranks and XT / XTR Brakes & Shifters on it. So not needing that much.

Might dig it out this week and see what is needed. I always had the idea of just stripping it down and hanging the frame & forks in my office.

Re: EBay, I noticed a supposedly brand new Clockwork not from me (it’s got a marked top tube, so not perfect).

Not as good a spec as one I had....

Seems a bit optimistic with the pricing....

[Garemberg]

wobert said:

Re: EBay, I noticed a supposedly brand new Clockwork not from me (it’s got a marked top tube, so not perfect).

Not as good a spec as one I had....

Seems a bit optimistic with the pricing....

I was going to post that earlier, good on him if he get's that.

[d8mok]

Did someone say retro bikes...

I’ll only post the ones I class as keepers. As it’d take too long for all the ones I’ve had recently.

Built this last year



To sit with my



And owned from new



And the mbuk Zaskar



Oh and my sts lobo which is now sold

[So]

d8mok said:

Did someone say retro bikes...

I’ll only post the ones I class as keepers. As it’d take too long for all the ones I’ve had recently.

Built this last year



To sit with my



And owned from new



And the mbuk Zaskar



Oh and my sts lobo which is now sold

I always wondered about the GTs. Was the top triangle solving a problem that did not exist?

[LordHaveMurci]

Still using my Cannondale Scalpel 2000 with Headshok from 2001 I think, one of the 1st available, with a few upgrades it cost me over £3k back then

My lad is using a Trek 4300 from 2001, still on it's original tyres!

[Whatsmyname]

Pro-flex 4K or Mountain Cycle San Andreas for me. The Zaskars look awesome always loved GTs as a youth.

[Evolved]

So said:

d8mok said:

Did someone say retro bikes...

I’ll only post the ones I class as keepers. As it’d take too long for all the ones I’ve had recently.

Built this last year



To sit with my



And owned from new



And the mbuk Zaskar



Oh and my sts lobo which is now sold

I always wondered about the GTs. Was the top triangle solving a problem that did not exist?

Just a marketing ploy, but more importantly it’s a brand statement more than anything. Instantly tell it’s a GT with the triangle cross over. Always looked looked.

[Pooh]

I have a Whyte JW4 like this and I love it, the suspension is fantastic and it feels great to ride. It is interesting how close the 4 link rear suspension design looks to the Marin above and I think that they where both designed by John Whyte.

Edited by Pooh on Wednesday 13th May 21:07

[Fat hippo]

Any excuse to post the following:

Not technically retro as I had it built by Roberts in 2010 after doing a repair and re-spray to the Yeti below. Quality of frame and welding is superb



Owned the Yeti since 1993ish





Bought this on ebay recently for my 8 year old son and just had it re-sprayed. He doesn’t quite realise that he will be a retrobike fan yet




Just bought this recently for myself which I will get re-sprayed as above

Edited by Fat hippo on Thursday 14th May 00:06

[Bacon Is Proof]

So said:

aberdeeneuan said:

I lusted after my mates Clockwork Orange, loved those bikes. My other mate had a Marin Muirwoods, loved seeing the colours of the one earlier. What was the difference between the yellow and the orange ones, completely forgotten.

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The fluo yellow were Muirwoods, the orange ones were Eldridge Grade.

The orange one was the Pine Mountain.
Eldridge Grade was red.

[AceKid]

Fat hippo said:

Any excuse to post the following:


Owned the Yeti since 1993ish

Edited by Fat hippo on Thursday 14th May 00:06

That Yeti Ultimate!

[fathomfive]

AceKid said:

Fat hippo said:

Any excuse to post the following:


Owned the Yeti since 1993ish

Edited by Fat hippo on Thursday 14th May 00:06

That Yeti Ultimate!

Indeed. Glorious things.

Liking the Fat Chance too.

And the Zaskars.

[Whatsmyname]

That yeti reminded me very much of an Alpinestars MTB a friend once had. Very similar frame design.

[Gompo]

Some amazing bikes being posted, the Litespeed, Yeti and the Chas Roberts, along with all the Zaskars. Dream bikes; I'm going to get my lowly Pantera out this week.

So said:

I always wondered about the GTs. Was the top triangle solving a problem that did not exist?

Evolved said:

Just a marketing ploy, but more importantly it’s a brand statement more than anything. Instantly tell it’s a GT with the triangle cross over. Always looked looked.

I think for a while GT suggested that it made for a stiffer frame; I don't think that was ever proved; I like the design but it's more awkward to clean!

I do remember an Apollo (Halfords special) that had the triple triangle design from the 90s; I dont think the top tube pierced the seat tube though.

[So]

Gompo said:

Some amazing bikes being posted, the Litespeed, Yeti and the Chas Roberts, along with all the Zaskars. Dream bikes; I'm going to get my lowly Pantera out this week.

So said:

I always wondered about the GTs. Was the top triangle solving a problem that did not exist?

Evolved said:

Just a marketing ploy, but more importantly it’s a brand statement more than anything. Instantly tell it’s a GT with the triangle cross over. Always looked looked.

I think for a while GT suggested that it made for a stiffer frame; I don't think that was ever proved; I like the design but it's more awkward to clean!

I do remember an Apollo (Halfords special) that had the triple triangle design from the 90s; I dont think the top tube pierced the seat tube though.

I think it was one of those things that was just a marketing cue, but without any actual practical merit.

Does anyone remember the Marin model with box section frame? Another form over function design.

[wobert]

Oh dear, this thread has got me back on Retrobike, reliving my youth....

[Bacon Is Proof]

Gompo said:

I dont think the top tube pierced the seat tube though.

Other way round, but that was the best bit; the top tube end cap with the GT logo embossed.
I had a '93 Tequesta, followed by a '95 insurance replacement (which were both too big) and ended up with the rather rare Zaskar X.
Still have the X, but I wrecked it.
Tyre clearance was poor at the chainstay (built for dusty California, in California) and running tyres as large as I could I managed to rub a nick out of the stay. Best bike I've owned and I'd still be running it if all the components weren't obselete.

[Bacon Is Proof]

So said:

Does anyone remember the Marin model with box section frame? Another form over function design.

There's a tatty old one of those in the stables that my missus uses. Feel a bit guilty riding alongside her on my £1,700 Orange.

[feef]

Bacon Is Proof said:

So said:

aberdeeneuan said:

I lusted after my mates Clockwork Orange, loved those bikes. My other mate had a Marin Muirwoods, loved seeing the colours of the one earlier. What was the difference between the yellow and the orange ones, completely forgotten.

.

The fluo yellow were Muirwoods, the orange ones were Eldridge Grade.

The orange one was the Pine Mountain.
Eldridge Grade was red.

I may be due a parrot, but didn't the colours change year to year?