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Marin Alpine Trail Freeride Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews 
Submitted by
CMyers
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: April 29, 2009 Strengths: Frame, brakes, rear suspension, light weight Weaknesses: Forks not so great, but OK for the price. Riding position a bit bent over, but I ride crotch rockets so I'm used to it. Shifting components could be upgraded. Tires OK for XC, not so good for really steep gnarly trails. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Skookum Flats Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: Craigslist Similar Products Used: First full suspension bike other than a Huffy I had as a kid. It had springs, but no shocks... Bike Setup: Changed the tires to Specialized downhill tires. Suspension is easily tightened up for climbing, softened for descents.
Submitted by
Alberto
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami Fl usa Date Reviewed: March 15, 2009 Strengths: smooth on trails Weaknesses: havent found one yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: ebay
Submitted by
Matt Hayes
a Cross Country Rider
from Valrico, Fl, USA Date Reviewed: December 6, 2004 Strengths: This bike climbs like a mountain goat! Absolutely incredible Weaknesses: components Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: alafia state park Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: rei.com Similar Products Used: older K2 Proflex 4000 Bike Setup: I exchanged the components from my K2 to the Marin. Sram 9.0 composite shifters, brake levers, 9.0 carbon rear drailleur, RaceFace crank, Marzocchi Z1 bomber fork, monkeylite carbon bar, Bontrager seat, Time Attack pedals, kept the x-fusion shock, Alex ta19 wheels (for now), Hayes mx2 mech brakes, Irc Trailbear 2.25 tires.
Submitted by
Stephen
a Weekend Warrior
from London Date Reviewed: September 28, 2004 Strengths: Excellent frame, long travel adjustable suspension (needs to be for my 230lbs!). Very well made, good brakes. Weaknesses: Low spec drive chain and wheels. Can feel very "perched" with a high bottom bracket and long reach to bars. Tyres are crap. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Surry Hills Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1700.00 Purchased At: Crowthorne Cycles Similar Products Used: Orange Sub 5 Bike Setup: Upgraded bracks to Magura Marta, lighter and more powerful than the Julies. Changed bar to one with more rise and back sweep. Egg beater peddles.
Submitted by
Neil Simmonds
a Cross Country Rider
from Preston, United Kingdom Date Reviewed: August 25, 2004 Strengths: This is a UK specced bike so has Marzocchi MX comp 120mm forks , magura Julie hydraulic brakes and IRC TrailBear 2.25 tyres. The adjustable travel is excellent and the Magura's stop effectively and with only a bit of squeal when wet which soon goes away. Ride is very comfortable although I did find it a bit of a stretch to the bars. Since fitting a DMR Conrod 60mm stem and Club Roost 50mm XC riser bars the riding position is now perfect. Weaknesses: Would have liked the bike to come with clipless pedals as the next one up (rock springs) does. As mentioned riding position was a bit stretched but easily cured. Standard WTB Speed V saddle didn't suit me but I already knew as I had one before so got the dealer to swap for a Specialixed BG2 for no extra cost when i bought it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gisburn Forest Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1250.00 Purchased At: Leisurelakesbikes Similar Products Used: Trek Liquid 10, Cannondale Jekyll 400 Bike Setup: Standard apart from DMR conrod stem and Club Roost bars
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