Classic bikes of the past...

[Cyclista]

Have you guys seen this ? Stumbled across this when trying to identify and old Marin that I have just re-built. Good stuff, loads of old school catalogues etc.

 

[User482]

I have a 1992 Breezer Storm - and am very close to completing a full restoration. It was the bike I lusted after, but couldn't afford as a teenager.

 

[yenrod]

Was the 1st Kona Cinder Cone in there...

 

[fossyant]

A real blast from the past Kona cinder cones, Marin Bear Trails...... thats the time I got my MTB and it's still going strong !

 

[yenrod]

Cinder cones - that was soo...applauded by MBUK at the time !

It was like it was beeter than sliced bread...

 

[Daniel B]

Here's mine:

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1481525/

The picture flatters here, but next year the restoration will begin.
Just have to hope the rust on the frame isn't terminal

Dan

 

[User482]

Here's mine - before & after restoration:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16009

 

[Elmer Fudd]

Here's mine:

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1481525/

The picture flatters here, but next year the restoration will begin.
Just have to hope the rust on the frame isn't terminal

Dan

Just make sure you take that manky bit of plastic off behind your cassette !!!

 

[Daniel B]

Just make sure you take that manky bit of plastic off behind your cassette !!!

Hey that's orginal!

LOL, the racer mudguard isn't though.......

 

[Fab Foodie]

I worked @ Evans when that bike was new. I certainly touched it, I may even have sold it. Its a Conquest. It used (nasty soft) Haden lugs as Saracen, along with all the other British frame builders, werent then set up for Tig welding. Later Evans own brand bikes were manufactured by Nigel Dean and then by Orbit.

hey Mickle

Just seen your post!
Many thanks for the extra info. Any idea around what year they were made?

Cheers
FF.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Arrgh, the acid colours my eyes, my eyes.

 

[NickM]

Found this link...

Very nice

MsM still rides a Tange Prestige steel Stumpjumper, now converted to touring spec with drops, bar-end gear levers and slicks. I'd date it to about 1991 from your link. It's a lovely bike; she likes it as much as her more recent titanium steeds.

 

[mickle]

hey Mickle

Just seen your post!
Many thanks for the extra info. Any idea around what year they were made?

Cheers
FF.

84ish..... the eighties are a bit of a blur.....

 

[Fab Foodie]

84ish..... the eighties are a bit of a blur.....

Thanks Mickle. Thought as much.
As for the '80's, a bit of a blur is a good way to remember them....