The Blue Marin

[Bob Stuke]

My build for this contest is called the Blue Marin. I picked this frame up a few years go and am going to turn it into the ultimate off road bike.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Cool bike. I like suspension frames that were able to keep the diamond shape intact. I find they look more bicycle, less industrial equipment

 

[Captain Awesome]

Sweet. Watching closely

 

[GeePig]

Lovely mix of machining, welding, forming and square tubing

 

[metalchewy]

What a frame! Lookin good already!

 

[Bob Stuke]

This Bad Boy retailed for $2,145.00 back in 1996. I picked the frame up for 65.00 and am going to build it back better!

 

[Captain Awesome]

This Bad Boy retailed for $2,145.00 back in 1996. I picked the frame up for 65.00 and am going to build it back better!

That's a truckload of '96 doll hairs!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I need the front of that STX drivetrain for RockRat

 

[Bike from the Dead]

That's quite the unique frame you got there, and talk about a good deal! This'll be a cool bike to see racing down mountains! Good luck on your build!

 

[GeePig]

I need the front of that STX drivetrain for RockRat

... or a cold shower!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

... or a cold shower!

Man, it's an Off Road Build Off. You had to expect Matti to get excited. It'll only get worse from here

 

[OddJob]

Cool frame to start! As a lover (and rider) of vintage mtb's, this one has my attention for sure.

Hey @Bob Stuke , for full sized images in your thread, after you upload, click on the little word 'Image' and it will open and then hit Full Sized. That way your photos will post as your original size dictates.

Looking forward to see what you do with this one!

RaT oN~!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Hey @Bob Stuke , for full sized images in your thread, after you upload, click on the little word 'Image' and it will open and then hit Full Sized. That way your photos will post as your original size dictates.

I already fixed them up for you on this one

Now @MattiThundrrr can get all the full size glory

 

[Bob Stuke]

Cool bike. I like suspension frames that were able to keep the diamond shape intact. I find they look more bicycle, less industrial equipment

Yup, I agree!

 

[Bob Stuke]

Sweet. Watching closely

Thanks for looking

 

[Bob Stuke]

I need the front of that STX drivetrain for RockRat

That's quite the unique frame you got there, and talk about a good deal! This'll be a cool bike to see racing down mountains! Good luck on your build!

Thanks

 

[Bob Stuke]

Thanks

Inspired by my 81 Kos Kruiser I have been picking up blue eye candy for the last couple of years. I know I have more somewhere and maybe some I forgot I have. More to come as I unearth some of my hidden treasures in the deep recesses of my shop!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I've got those same grips with the built in horns stashed for a project. They're really comfy. Nice cantis too! Lol I want all the everything.

 

[GeePig]

That Mongoose has such lovely clean lines...

Not jealous at all.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I have those grips on my 69-er. They are great.