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02-13-13, 11:21 AM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
I have a complete set of the soft luggage, all top-notch quality.
I inherited it in 2008 when the owner died of lung cancer.
I've pulled the Marlboro logos off and use it to this day.
FWIW, he had the bike and I took a look at it. Seemed pretty heavy, entry-level or less comps. I remember a bolt-on rear axle.
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I inherited it in 2008 when the owner died of lung cancer.
I've pulled the Marlboro logos off and use it to this day.
FWIW, he had the bike and I took a look at it. Seemed pretty heavy, entry-level or less comps. I remember a bolt-on rear axle.
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02-13-13, 11:39 AM
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On an early "backpacking" trip with some new acquaintances, one of the cute girls had a Marlboro sleeping bag weighing in at 6-8 lbs. My buddy had his eyes on her, so when she couldn't fit it in her backpack, he carried it for her. We still talk about that one, prob about 15 years ago now.
02-13-13, 01:10 PM
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Had a customer in those days named Mel Bercompas. Will never forget him. Rode a Giant Prodigy 3000 miles a year with never a break down. We tuned it up twice a year for him year after year. The guy smoked like a chimney in January. Came to us for advice on getting one of the Marlboro folders. I told him if it is free, why not? He got it, we assembled/tuned it and he never rode the thing. Liked his old low end Prodigy. Mel was 72 when he died and left the Prodigy to the shop! Don't know what happened to the folder.
02-13-13, 01:16 PM
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Believe it or not, I am actually looking for a decent 26" folding solution. Might as well get this frame and build it up with kit from the parts bin. I wonder what the rear spacing is.
02-13-13, 01:26 PM
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This guy has the most expensive asking price ($2500) and they are 20.5". (the seller has several listings.)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Marlboro-pro...-/350530183763
02-13-13, 01:33 PM
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These actually would make a good piece for Polo players who travel a lot, but then again, the ones serious enough to travel by air probably would not use a low end bike like this... But the ones who play regionally and hop on buses or catch rides in van could probably benefit from a folding polo bike. I remember a fellow came into the shop with a Dahon folding mountain bike from the 1990s. I didn't want it, it would have taken $100 and I took his info down and passed it along to my polo friend. No one acted on it, so maybe it is not that desirable. But with that extra clearance under the downtube you could sweep the ball through your wheels which would be cool, but it leaves a pretty big gap if you're playing net...
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02-13-13, 01:36 PM
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Nashbar might be a little off on their specs for this bike. I measured my seat tube at 18" from BB to the top of the stationary part, just above the seat clamp. Pretty sure these frames all came in one size only, at least all that I've seen have been the same. Also their spec sheet says 25.4 for the seatpost, when 26.4 is correct. I can confirm rear spacing is 135, mine has a 9-speed wheel set in place. Otherwise the build specs are all standard, which makes for an easy build.
I typically ride a 55-56 cm. road frame and would say the Fuji is a good fit all around.
I typically ride a 55-56 cm. road frame and would say the Fuji is a good fit all around.
Mine, with a short stem and 650c road wheels, is a good fit for my 5'4" wife:
For me (I'm 5'10" and ride a 58cm road frame), I could make it work with a really long seatpost and long stem, and 700c wheels. Since the Nashbar ones don't come with the stock quick-release stem, I strongly recommend using a threaded headset and putting in a quill-to-threadless adapter and a DIY'ed quick-release threadless stem (stembolts replaced with two QR bolts as shown).
Anyone who's interested should check out the thread specifically about these. I seem to recall reading on that thread that these did in fact come in a larger size, but probably only as "Fuji America" bikes, never as "Marlboro" ones. (Mine is a "Fuji America" one, but it's the usual size.)
As far as my friend who worked at Montague can tell, these were designed by Montague for Fuji.
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02-13-13, 01:41 PM
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This has been for sale near me for a while...
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bik/3571190278.html
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bik/3571190278.html
02-13-13, 01:47 PM
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The expensive one I linked earlier (20.5") on e-pay does have the "Marlboro" head badge.
The one posted by Millerad1651 clearly has a smaller frame (eye-ball from top of the tire to the top of the seat tube).
The promotional photo by Marlboro also shows the smaller frame.
The one posted by Millerad1651 clearly has a smaller frame (eye-ball from top of the tire to the top of the seat tube).
The promotional photo by Marlboro also shows the smaller frame.
02-13-13, 02:32 PM
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02-13-13, 05:44 PM
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I can't emphasize enough the quality of the frame. Really, really sturdy folding frame. I pounded this thing set up as a SS mtn bike in Rothrock state park for many weeks. The folding mechanism creaked a little bit, but whadya expect. Pretty much impossible for the frame to fold or start folding while riding, since it's held together by the seatpost.
02-13-13, 05:51 PM
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Oh and actually, If someone does decide to get this, I might be able to find that quick-release stem and could trade it for something or other
02-13-13, 05:58 PM
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me either.....even at good Karma.
thinking it would be a single speed folding commuter build
thinking it would be a single speed folding commuter build
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02-13-13, 08:06 PM
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Sometimes Marlboro is a cig, sometimes it's a place.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlborough,_Wiltshire
Sometimes cheddar is a cheese, sometimes it's a village.
Sometimes a bike just has a name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlborough,_Wiltshire
Sometimes cheddar is a cheese, sometimes it's a village.
Sometimes a bike just has a name.
And I agree, sometimes a bike just has a name. I call mine Dale.
02-13-13, 08:45 PM
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I'd be happy to facilitate if one of you finds you can't possibly live without one, one's been advertised locally for a buck and a half for the longest time now.
https://ithaca.craigslist.org/bid/3521718683.html
click for big.
https://ithaca.craigslist.org/bid/3521718683.html
click for big.
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02-13-13, 08:49 PM
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I don't think anyone is calling them rare.... just a solid, practicable, folding commuter. I would build it up with my own components of course..
02-14-13, 04:32 PM
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That's pretty funny really, I remember a LOOOOOOONG time ago seeing an advert that Eddy Merckx did for Camel cigarettes. I looked for it, didn't find that one, but did find these:
And this one which looks suspiciously like Sean Connery....am I right here???!!!
Oh, and just for good measure and having nothing to do with this thread....but still awesome: this pic of Ice-T in a cycling jersey....
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02-14-13, 06:24 PM
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Sometimes in the bike industry you come across some strange stuff. And sometimes you just can't resist that urge to pick it up on close out. So, with that in mind, behold: The Fuji + Marlboro Cigarettes Folding 26" Mountain Bike Frame. Yes. A Fuji and Marlboro collaboration folding mountain bike of 90's vintage. Now, if you're wondering where we found this beautiful, rare unicorn of a bike, we can't say.
Edit: Also, just for clarification, I think they are kind of cool bikes. I've thought about buying a used one and rebuilding it with my own components too. I was just saying that you can usually find these complete on craigslist for about the same price as the nashbar frame (sans fork). Based on their tongue-in-cheek copy, I'm guessing they know this.
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02-14-13, 08:21 PM
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Be a part of "The Adventure Team" As I recall, it was a really heavy frame.
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02-17-13, 07:16 AM
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I still have a couple of the Marlboro Leatherman tools and a cooler bag. Use them all the time
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