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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from GermanyDate Reviewed: June 1, 2001
Strengths: Lightweight, stiff frame,
superior handlingBottom Line: I ride my Marin Team for almost 8 years now (38000km) and it is still a joy. The frame is a phenomenon, it´s hard and reacts as it is merely unused... I´ve got no suspension, but a Kona Project2 fork, which suits the frame very well. The ´93 frame is made of Tange´s triple butted Ultimate ultralight, ultrastrong tubing. I still love that bike and got no clue how to replace it, when it´s necessary...
I think of it as a budget version of the old Yo Eddy!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Stumpjumper
Yo Eddy!
Bike Setup: Kona Project2 fork
Syncros post and stem
Suntour xc/pro pedals
Shimano xtr/xt
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Juan Pablo Yanez
a Cross-Country Rider
from Santiago, ChileDate Reviewed: December 10, 1999
Strengths:
Shifting system, frame an fork.
Climbing is great, same with climbing.
Steel is on!Weaknesses:
seatpost, seatpost clamp.
pedals.Bottom Line: Grat deal. Cross country racing ready. Fair weight. Marin is after all these years still improving it craft. Well, my first bike was a 1992 Pine Mountain.
Favorite Trail:
Rocky descents
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
GT Avalanche, Trek 8000
Bike Setup:
Team Marin/ Manitou SX-R
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Mike
a Racer
from Northville, MIDate Reviewed: July 27, 1999
Strengths:
Price point(especially with employee purchase) great looks, awesome fork, smooth ride, steel is real!Weaknesses:
a little heavy (26 lbs stock 17.5) needs longer seatpost, QR seatpost stock, DT shifter cable routingBottom Line: THe smooth Columbus steel takes me through the bumps faster than my old Easton steed. I finish the day fresher. Climbs well, handles smooth and predictable, but needs to shed a few lbs. I love the adjustability of the manitou fork, although in Michogan the most plush setting is all you need, there are no big hits here.
Favorite Trail:
anything with good hard climbs
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Kona Mountain Shock (96 Easton elite)
Bike Setup:
great stock tires, would swap seatpost, bar, stem, bar ends, tubes, rim strips, build lighter 28 spoke front wheel
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Volki
a Racer
from AustriaDate Reviewed: June 16, 1999
Strengths:
Good componentsWeaknesses:
too soft frame, too soft suspension forkBottom Line: I quite love it, although I've already had some troubles with it. Thank you!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
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jack e
a Weekend Warrior
from jejjerson, iwoa Date Reviewed: May 24, 1999
Strengths:
speedWeaknesses:
heightBottom Line: ppu
Favorite Trail:
pax
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
cannondale
Bike Setup:
none
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Aaron Yancey
a racer
from Nashville, TNDate Reviewed: February 25, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have the 1998 Team Marin, and couldn't have bought a better bike for the price, with its quad-butted frame, XTR-XT component mix, and Mavic rims. I would advise putting a little more money into the bike and replace the stock handlebar, stem, and seatpost. Beside that, this is an excellent, light, cross- crountry racer. I couldn't be happier with my steel steed. Now, quit reading and go ride!
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Adam Schneider
a racer
from Trinidad CaDate Reviewed: January 22, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have a 1998 Marin B-17, and I would just like to say neiner neiner neir to all aL of you that dont have one yet. I can take 10 foot drops like there not there the suspension works great, they did a great job. the Buckleys rule.
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sam manges
a racer
from auroraDate Reviewed: January 7, 1999
Bottom Line:
its ok because it is a marin it may not be the best one they made but it still has marin name. i hope that marin spanks them this year at all the races.
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DAVE MOSS
a weekend warrior
from PHX ARIZONADate Reviewed: December 20, 1998
Bottom Line:
BOUGHT A FRS TEAM DH 1998 MODEL AND I'M RIDING MORE@ MORE OFTEN AND BETTER THAN EVER I DON'T MIND TELLING YOU I HAVE RODE EVERY BIKE IN THIS ONES CLASS PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB
ONE LAST CHUCKLE MY BUDDY'S I RIDE WITH HAVE BRANDED ME
TEAM HALLOWEEN [BIKE COLORS]
DAVE
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Stephen F. Siegel
a cross-country rider
from Florence, Alabama 35633Date Reviewed: December 19, 1998
Bottom Line:
I recently purchased the 99 Team Marin and was very much impressed on the overall geometry and design. Handling is great and new 9 speed gear ratio surounded by full up XT componants makes this machine a two thumbs up piece of equipment. It is very light weighing in at 25 lbs along with the new tubular design makes it very strong. I am very happy with my New Team Marin.
Eat your heart out Trek.
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Charlotte Williams (Pat Smiths Sister)
a weekend warrior
from Montmorenci, SCDate Reviewed: November 19, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is nice! Please send me catalog. I don't think I am ready for this. I just got a pair of rollerblades. My address is P>O> Box 334 Montmorenci, SC 29839. Please tell Patrick Smith his sister said Hello and Happy Birthday Little brother I love you.
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Danny Nurse
a cross-country rider
from Vienna, MEDate Reviewed: October 24, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought a '98 Marin Nail Trail about 1 1/2 months ago and it is the best bike I have ever owned.Before my Marin I had a GT.My bike is very popular at school.Everyone compliments it.My friend is planning on buying a NailTrail next year.This bike is downright awesome!!!I think everyone should by one.
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andy dare devil harrison
a downhiller
from ukDate Reviewed: October 22, 1998
Bottom Line:
i have just goy a new mt vision pro this month i have just rode it down mt snowdon i think its pretty shit compared to the raliegh m trax 400 which is a lot cheaper than the marin the xtr gears cassette and breaks are great but the frame is heavy and not that strong the suspension is crap compared to the m traxs rock shox sids and rear smart shock this bike is bull shit and goes slowr than my 89 yr old dad
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BobSmith
a
from weekend warriorDate Reviewed: October 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
This bike is worth millions!!! I've beaten all my mates, and they think it's brilliant!! With a few minor alterations, this bike could win Bike of the Year 1998!!! Rain, sun or snow, this is the bike to have! Grip! Style! Bump-crunching! Smooth! Fast! Get this bike now, and I mean now!!!
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Kirk Wallace
a weekend warrior
from Marin County CaliforniaDate Reviewed: September 20, 1998
Bottom Line:
I owned a Marin Rocky Ridge model for three years which including some extreamly hard riding in Moab which tortures bikes. It was a great deal at $600 on sale. Over the years I eventualy upgraded most of the LX parts to XT or XTR with a Marzocchi shock. The original aluminum frame performend well and took some hard riding (and crashing) until it finally developed a small crack at the rear seat stays. Marin stood by their life time warenty and offered to replace the frame with one of equal or higher value. They evetulaly agreed to give me a huge discount on a team titanium frame. The team issue is the nicest hard tail I have ever riden and is far supperior in ride comfort to any aluminum frame. It is very light (3 llbs) and just seems to love climbing hills and shreding single track. Marin really stands by their product and seems to offer good value for what ever amount you want to spend. Nice folks too.
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