Got myself my first ever brand new trials frame a few weeks back! Cheers to Ross McArthur for the delivery and of course Marino himself.
Been riding a Hex for the past couple of years and never really liked its shape, rode nice but the non rear disc was a bit off putting also could have done with shorter chain stays. Had a Pashley 26Mhz for years as well, loved its looks and the feel of the steel.
So I wanted a kind of mix between old school looks and new school-ish geometry. Seat tube length is probably not to everyone's taste's but its mint for having a wee seat on and is in keeping with the whole old school thing.
She's not totally finished still not got round to getting a bashring sorted yet and could do with a few more silver bits.
Boring I know but spec is as follows:
Frame/Forks: Marino 26inch, integrated seatclamp, rear disc, horizontal dropouts, standard headtube, 73mm bb.
Bars: Inspired Arcade Risers
Headset: Hope (that has lasted forever, had for about 5 years never changed the bearings )
Stem: Trialtech 90mm x 25 deg
Grips: Lizard skins Danny Macs
Brakes: Deore front 203mm rotor - Zee back 180mm rotor (will get a 203mm rotor for the rear at some point)
Cranks: Old SLX (that have lasted forever) 22t Chainring 17t Sprocket
Pedals: Old Superstars (that have lasted forever)
Chain: Some old KMC sketch piece
Wheels: DMR DeeVee rims, Hope Pro 2 Hub, Chosen Rear Hub
Tyres: DMR Moto 2.4s
Saddle: Inspired Pivotal with post
Was meant to get a few clips to go with this post but weather has been rubbish. Will update this once I've got some nice ones.
I reckon Marshley is a good name for her. Gonna get a proper metal head badge made also.