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Frs1661
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, NYDate Reviewed: June 13, 2008
Strengths: Fairly light, and good components where it counts (XTR derailer, Mars Elite fork, etc).Weaknesses: Marin's 'Ovation' brand is relatively unknown, and is all over the bike. However, I haven't broken anything that says 'ovation' on it yet.Bottom Line: A great value for a great XC bike. She's not the skinniest on the trail, but she's a comparatively cheap date. If you're a serious XC rider, but can't afford a full race spec rig this is a great compromise. I've been beating on mine for 7 years and she's only just recently starting to show her age (Rims are is pretty much destroyed, fork has developed a small airleak, etc). Will buy from Marin again!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Bash Bish Bike
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: see above
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ub
a Cross Country Rider
from europaDate Reviewed: July 21, 2002
Strengths: Stiff as hell; and light. And of course - goodlooking.Weaknesses: ??? Maybe it's little bit too receptive to scratches.Bottom Line: Somehow I have had only Marin-bikes and this is my 4th one. Except the price - Marin just is expensive - I can only use the superlative. It just insist to go and ride, long and fast. And it's never let's you down, no matter if it's mud or water. Pure sport-bike for serious riders.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At: store
Similar Products Used: non
Bike Setup: XTR/LX gears, Mars ELITE fork, WTB Speed V comp saddle, Avid 7 breaks, Ovation comp hubs, Mavic X-221 rims.
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Zack Peterson
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from Oakridge, ORDate Reviewed: February 5, 2002
Strengths: Very stiff, fluid and responds quickely. It takes all the stress I put on it. I am very impressed with the componets.Weaknesses: The WTB seat is a little hard, and manitou mars elite fork is hard to keep air in. No major problems.Bottom Line: This is a great bike. Any one with the extra dollars should invest in the juniper trail. It moves quickely and is lighter than the old Marins. The streanghts outweigh the insignificant weaknesses hands-down. Any racer/ hard core rider that loves long cross country rides should try this bike. Marin did a great job with this one!!! 5 chilis on the overall, and 5 on the value (if I had to pay the 1800 asking price, It may have been 4)
Favorite Trail: Moon Point
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Direct from company
Similar Products Used: NA
Bike Setup: All stock, xtr rear derailiur, race face crank, disk ready rims, avid v-brakes, Manitou Mars elite fork. A very sweet buy.
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