Marin Bolinas Ridge 29er 29er Hardtail

4.4/5 (5 Reviews)
MSRP : $680.00


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Product Description

Marin Bolinas Ridge 29er '11. 29ER Series: Big wheels equal big speed and big fun, and Marin's 29er series has a bike to suite every rider. From the all-new race bred carbon CXR 29er, smooth riding Pine Mountain or the bang for the buck Bolinas Ridge 29e


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Reviews 1 - 5 (5 Reviews Total)

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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by kjlued a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: November 10, 2012

Strengths:    Nice components for an entry level 29er at this price.
Seems to be well built and very solid.


Weaknesses:    Grips slip (needs locking grips)
Pedals are plastic junk but most bikes that come with pedals come with junk because everyone has a different preference
Seat is a little crappy but better then many stock seats (again most bikes come with crappy seats)
Front fork is junk but does the trick. What do you expect though for a bike in this price range?


Bottom Line:   
I paid $499 for this bike new at REI on close out (reg $679)
Personally, I think it is the best bang for the buck and a lot better then Diamond Back Overdrive I had prior to it.
If you want a rock solid bike that wont break the bank and put you on the trails this is a great choice.
I ride mostly moderate to difficult trails in Western NC and the bike does well and gets me the same places just as well as my friends on $3k bikes.

If you have $3k you can spend on bike then certainly get a $3k bike.
But if you are on a budget and need to stay well under $1k then this bike is incredible and you won't be disappointed.

Eventually, I will get a much nicer, probably full suspension 29er but until then, this one makes me smile every time I get on it.


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Favorite Trail:   Dupont and Bent Creek

Duration Product Used:   50+ miles a week

Purchased At:   REI

Similar Products Used:   Diamond Back Overdrive

Bike Setup:   Mostly stock other then seat

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by JamesEitz

Date Reviewed: April 23, 2012

Strengths:    First serious MTB.

Is working great for me!


Weaknesses:    Stock Tires were not aggressive enough for me. Also had to change out the stock cranks, one of the arms got stripped out.

Bottom Line:   
LOVE my bike !

Overall Rating:2
Value Rating:2
Submitted by nwebber19 a Cross Country Rider from englewood, co, usa

Date Reviewed: April 9, 2012

Strengths:    It looks pretty, and will catch air nicely.

Weaknesses:    It is heavy! It's not a bike but a tank. It will not roll over anything, but through it. the brakes are sketchy at best and the front fork can't handle out of seat pedaling. I had to max the pre load to get it stiff enough to handle tech trails.

Bottom Line:   
its a great beginers bike, or a great hill trainer.

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Favorite Trail:   three sisters

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $500.00

Bike Setup:   factory

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by nocturnal12 a Cross Country Rider from Nor Cal

Date Reviewed: July 13, 2011

Strengths:    Excellent frame and build quality that you can expect from Marin. Very basic, but functional components. Perfect for upgrading when components break or needs replacement. The front fork by SR Suntour is nothing close to acceptable and heavy and should be replaced at sometime, but then the bike is priced accordingly.

Weaknesses:    Tektro crap that came with bike.

Bottom Line:   
The bike handles well and looks great. However, the clearance for the rear wheel is tight and will limit putting anything bigger than Conti Race King that comes with the bike. Also, the front derailer is attached with the problem solver on seat tube, which tends to move sideways after few hundred miles and needs adjusted when on trail. Overall, a great bike.

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Favorite Trail:   Too many to list

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $860.00

Purchased At:   Sports Chalet

Bike Setup:   BB7 with SD7, Thudbuster LT, Brooks B17, Ergon GR2, SPD540, Front - Schwalbe Racing Ralph/ Rear- WTB Vulpine

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by kopper8 a Weekend Warrior from Tel Aviv

Date Reviewed: July 3, 2011

Strengths:    Great frame, wonderful riding experience, just fun to ride it

Weaknesses:    Breaks, not good enough

Bottom Line:   
A great deal, feels like a million dollar bike, a huge leap from my me previouds 26" bike, Front suspension is really good, the 29" wheels are the right size for people around 6 foot tall or more

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Favorite Trail:   Tel Aviv coast line

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Similar Products Used:   Other mountain bikes

Bike Setup:   Manufacturer

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