vp's Cogworks: The Marin and Beyond

Clamp size? Hmm!

31.8

Aaaaand ... how much?

I paid 35+shipping. So how about 35 inc shipping?

rawr ... so tempting.

In silver or black?

Silver

After some riding today I've quickly realised that eyyy, this thing is far from comfy. I'd need a size smaller frame, with like 4-5 cm shorter top tube for this cockpit setup to work.

Now the plan is acquiring a different stem and handlebar. I've already ordered a pair of NOS Dia Compe Power Control 3 brake levers for dirt cheap. A friend of mine has a load of retro MTB stems so I'm pretty sure that's settled. Handlebar-wise I'll just browse my LBS for some risers.

This thing is money not too well spent so far haha.

spin the stem 180 degrees, easy

I think my build is going to be exactly the same :/ I will persist but I reckon I'll need to find a replacement/smaller MTB.

Ahaha, would look fishier than it is now.

@Tomo187 I'm planning on keeping all the components, and once I have some spare money (and space) I'll build up a drop bar MTB as well. I wanna get some tools by then so I can install BB's and headsets on my own...

Child's play. A mallet is all you need ;)

What size is this Marin?

48 C-T seattube and around 57-58-ish top tube.

Minor changes here and there.

• new BB, so the crankset is no longer rubbing the chainstays
  
• new brake cable hanger, so I hopefully won't lose my teeth prematurely
  
• removed some links from the chain (and of course my chain tool died so I had to buy a new one)
  
  

Handles like absolute batshit, looks preposterous, and I love it. Hell I won't go with risers, it stays like that.
Getting a new RD for chain tensioning soon, and I'll need to respace the cog on the rear wheel, as this chainline is kinda lethal.
Oh and I need to get a shorter stem.

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36T front, 14T back, Deore LX RD-M563 for chain tensioning. Black inline seatpost ordered. Stem search continues.
Chain skips when pedalling hard, rear cog is probably worn as hell and I didn't notice it - or my chain might be slack? So it's still far from being properly usable but getting there soon...

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Your chain looks rather slack, but still, massive slipping shouldn't happen. How's the chainline?

Chainline is perfect, so that shouldn't be the issue. I guess the rear cog is just worn, I'll replace it and we'll see.

Turns out cog was fine, but the front chainring was worn a bit. I've got another one that works like a charm, no slips whatsoever.
Proper pics once the Sun decides to shine a bit...

More pics here: https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/monstermarin-34920

New seatpost soon and I'll probably swap the saddle as well. And I'm getting another stem asap.

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That looks like mad fun :)

This turned out good!

Want to buy a once fitted, never ridden Limp Dick stem?

Ian

Tell more...

With the inline post it will be more fun once I reach the bars properly, haha!

@Batt Cheers and thanks for the offer mate, but the stem itself would worth more than the whole bike :) someday I'll might pm about it, but not very soon I think...

this turned out great! hope it's as much fun as it looks like :)

Thanks! I'd say it's batshit crazy. Handles very twitchy but it's fun and different.