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doug
a Downhiller
from CalgaryDate Reviewed: August 29, 2003
Strengths: Beefy frame, massive gussets, really stiff but light as well. great geometry for a stable DH frame, long chainstaysWeaknesses: derailleur hangerBottom Line: I don't know why Marin doesn't make this frame anymore, it ranks with a P.3 or Kona Stuff easily. It's stiff, beefy and has great geometry for all kinds of riding. I'm a beefy 200 lbs and this frame has never given me any grief. If you can find a used one, BUY IT, you won't be disappointed.
Favorite Trail: Special K
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: second hand
Similar Products Used: RM Hammer
Bike Setup: Boxxer 6", Hayes, Magura, DX32 and Singletrack, Axiom Cromo 3pce
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Daley Lyons
a Downhiller
from North WalesDate Reviewed: June 28, 2003
Strengths: I have basically changed nearly everything on my bike i have bought halo combat 26" wheels on it mazzochi Z.1 MCR forks truvativ cranks mugura louise disc brakes so it is basically not the same bike as when i bought it.Weaknesses: frame was taken off me deamed dangerous and recalled by marin so it even isnt the same frame any more so i dont know why i am writing thos review about a bike i dont even hav any more. (so no weakness so far)Bottom Line: i had a marin quake 5.0 but that was recalled by marin which relly pissed me off but then they gave me a new frame for free and that was a dundundu a marin quake ex-c i think it is either a 13 or a 14" frame i am not sure it doesnt say it was imported from america to great britain my frame is black and it does look amazin and a beast it makes me druel when i look at it as you can tell i have fallen in love this beast of a bike i think my bike set up is the best around it so comfy wgen im doing my big drops, jumps, amd downhill i hav also tried a bit of BSX which didnt feel to my liking but the bike handles great doing everything that i do even cros-country my fovourite is freeriding which is perfect for this bike.
Favorite Trail: Gwyda forest
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: west End Cycles
Similar Products Used: marin quake 5.0, base bike (jamie thomas) and a orange miscile.
Bike Setup: new everything like i said above
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Guilhas The man!
a Weekend Warrior
from Lisbon PortugalDate Reviewed: April 17, 2002
Strengths: This is a review about the quake 9.0.
Good parts...unique in my country, light and strong for some drops... Suspension is good such as brakes..Weaknesses: Came with the 8.0 fork (psylo xc) is allways bottoming out.. Looks like a xc bike..has xc parts witch actually brake..when doing big drops to flat.. That handle bars that say "Dh Double butted" are so thin...All the ovation parts.. except the hubs..Those rims are not apropriate for the bike I payd for..Bottom Line: Well The story of this bike...ooh! It's so big..
The Gt bike I used to have has broken and the frame was just..like just for showing the new gt line...not for riding..
Well..I just knew this when I broke it...I've done some huge drops with it...I could've been hurt...So when I knew it I told to the shop guy that I would pick up the marin and pay the difference..Actually at the begining I thoght that it was a xc bike..wich didn't matter cos it has good components and my idea was to change the frame for a le toy III...That's a frame.. Is still my idea to upgrade the frame...as soon I have the money :)) But this bike is cool..
it's a big size and very difficult to manual..
I've injured my shoulder trying to manual on it..imagine..
This bike is great for that people that do extreme xc and some urbans.. it climbs good as it has xc geometry..this is not the ideal for the bunny hoppers..yeah!
check my bike and some action at www.freeridezone.com.sapo.pt
Favorite Trail: fast and furious
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Oliveira Byke..lol yeah Byke w/ Y imagine...
Similar Products Used: Gt XCR 3000...Drop-out eater :P
Bike Setup: all stock excluding the stem, seatpost and an acor chain device..Have to upgrade the BB :(
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Elliott Verreault
a Weekend Warrior
from Cap-Rouge,Quebec,CanadaDate Reviewed: July 4, 2001
Strengths: everithing, the shock is smooth (100mm 4") the frame is boomprof and light, cool color, great bike for the price... all is great MARIN RULES!!!!!!!Weaknesses: nothingBottom Line: This bike is not made for everybody.Is an Urban Assault but more light than ... i don't know... specialized P3, for continue to do cross contry.That great !!!!!!So you can jumps anytime and nothing will broke! So if you are like me you ganna love that bike.In approximatly 2 week I will return to montreal and i'm ganna buy a marin quake 8.0 EXC!!!!!
You have only 2 choices 1: buy it
2: buy it
You can not made a fault.Do like me.BUY IT!!!!!!!!
Favorite Trail: all with jumps
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At: Montreal
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: the pedal i will put platform and stock
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