2006 Marin Northside Trail

mrbiker473
mrbiker473 Posts: 98
edited March 2015 in Your mountain bikes
Back in November i got a 2006 Marin Northside Trail Frame for free, so decided to build it up as a small project.

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As can be seen the colour scheme was hideous, so i cleaned the frame up to re-spray it. Removing the original headset and bottom bracket.

I decided on 'Nissan Blue' as the colour scheme, so after cleaning up the frame, i gave it 2 coats of Grey Primer and 3 of the Nissan Blue.

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After sourcing some new and used parts from various forums. Including 9-Speed Deore Shifters and Avid Juicy 3's.

I built the frame up.

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Bought some used 2009 Rockshox Reba's and Fulcrum Front Wheel.

Full Spec List.

Frame.
2006 Marin Northside Trail
FSA Orbit XL-2 Headset

Forks.
2009 Rockshox Reba 100mm - 9mm Q/R

Drivetrain.
Shimano Deore M590 9 Speed Chainset with HT2 Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore M591 9 Speed Rear Mech
Shimano Deore M591 3 Speed Front Mech
9 Speed Deore Shifters
Shimano HG50 11-34, 9s
KMC X9L Silver, 9-speed
DMR v8 Pedals

Avid Juicy 3's - 185mm Rotors F&R

Wheels
Unknown Fulcrum Front Wheel - 2.35 Nobby Nic TrailStar Compound
Giant S-XC2 Rear Wheel - 2.25 On-One Smograsbord

Controls
Truvativ AKA Stem 60mm
Funn Flame On Flat Bar 710mm Wide 9degree backsweep
Foam Grips

Charge Spoon Saddle & Cheap Ebay Post

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Comments

  • Don B
    Don B Posts: 122
    Well done reviving an older frame like that...used to love Marins back in the day.
    Colour is great
  • mrbiker473
    mrbiker473 Posts: 98
    Came out better than expected! The colour scheme didn't came out as well as hoped though.
    Nice and light compared to my old HT, just need to get out ride it a bit more now....
  • tv
    tv Posts: 338
    I had an '05 Northside Trail, nice bike to ride! Enjoy
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Can't see the images through the Co. firewall, but if it's an alloy frame, I hope you used an etch (acid) primer, normal primer doesn't adhere properly to aluminium.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • mrbiker473
    mrbiker473 Posts: 98
    The Rookie wrote:
    Can't see the images through the Co. firewall, but if it's an alloy frame, I hope you used an etch (acid) primer, normal primer doesn't adhere properly to aluminium.


    I honestly can't remember what primer i used, it would either be This from halfords or one suitable for painting stoves & flue systems.

    But so far there doesn't seem to any problems with the paint coming away or bubbling, but if it does at least it gives and the chance to faff about again :D

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