1998 Marin XC-FRS Iconic Full Suspension RestoMod

I decided to buy a frame that, back in the day, I couldn’t afford. I always thought the Marin full suspension range looked pretty futuristic back in the late 90s.

XC-FRS Frame - 19”
Forks - Rockshox TK30 100mm travel
BB - Shimano
Tyres - Panaracer Smoke and Dart 26 x 2.1
Schwalbe inner tubes
Wipperman Connex chain
Shimano m6000 rear derailleur
Shimano m6000 10 speed shifter
AirBike crankset
Uberbike 36t narrow wide chainring
Nukeproof Electron pedals
Hussefelt 40mm riser bars and 60mm stem
FSA orbit headset
Jagwire cables
Sunrace MS3 11-40 cassette

Credit to Oasis for the soundtrack

00:00 Intro
00:29 The Frame
04:27 The Forks
07:10 Handlebars
10:11 Cockpit
16:00 Brakes
18:24 Rear Derailleur
19:02 Cables
29:20 Wheels and Tyres
31:30 Chain and Gear Indexing
32:09 Test Ride
32:56 Mid Ride Thoughts
36:27 Singletrack Section
40:43 Test Ride Conclusion