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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Germany
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Lightweight, stiff frame,
superior handling | | Similar Products Used: | Stumpjumper
Yo Eddy! | | Bike Setup: | Kona Project2 fork
Syncros post and stem
Suntour xc/pro pedals
Shimano xtr/xt | | Bottom 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! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Juan Pablo Yanez
a Cross-Country Rider
from Santiago, Chile
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Rocky descents | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Shifting system, frame an fork.
Climbing is great, same with climbing.
Steel is on! | | Weaknesses: |
seatpost, seatpost clamp.
pedals. | | Similar Products Used: |
GT Avalanche, Trek 8000 | | Bike Setup: |
Team Marin/ Manitou SX-R | | 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. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Racer
from Northville, MI
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anything with good hard climbs | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | 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 routing | | 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 | | Bottom 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Volki
a Racer
from Austria
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good components | | Weaknesses: |
too soft frame, too soft suspension fork | | Bottom Line: | I quite love it, although I've already had some troubles with it. Thank you! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jack e
a Weekend Warrior
from jejjerson, iwoa
Date Reviewed: May 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
pax | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
speed | | Weaknesses: |
height | | Similar Products Used: |
cannondale | | Bike Setup: |
none | | Bottom Line: | ppu | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Yancey
a racer
from Nashville, TN
Date 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! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Schneider
a racer
from Trinidad Ca
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam manges
a racer
from aurora
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DAVE MOSS
a weekend warrior
from PHX ARIZONA
Date 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 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen F. Siegel
a cross-country rider
from Florence, Alabama 35633
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlotte Williams (Pat Smiths Sister)
a weekend warrior
from Montmorenci, SC
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Danny Nurse
a cross-country rider
from Vienna, ME
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andy dare devil harrison
a downhiller
from uk
Date 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 | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BobSmith
a
from weekend warrior
Date 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!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kirk Wallace
a weekend warrior
from Marin County California
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tig
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: September 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding a 96' Eldridge grade (same frame as the Team issue) and I find it to be a kick ass ride! I have over the years up graded some of the LX components and slapped on a Ti/BB aswell as a Judy XC. But I wouldn't have sunk so much money in to the thing If I didn't think the frame was worth it, and it is. I find the ride to be very stable and forgiving. It will absorb the big hits while not robbing you of precious pedal power. I do however find it to be a bit lacking in really tight technical stuff, unless its my skill that's a bit lacking. All in all I think It's a fantastic bike for the buck. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kristopher williams
a cross-country rider
from alpharetta, ga
Date Reviewed: September 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i own the team issue. it's a hell of a bike for the price; however, i've noticed that the bike doesn't feel very stable in tricky technical downhill situations. i find that the rearend becomes a little squirelly on loose soil. the xt cranks are nice but continue to loosen up after only an hour or so of riding. i realize this is a shimano thing and not marin. the bike is an overall pleasure to ride, and i've enjoyed my oddessies on it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel Figuerola
a downhiller
from valls,catalunya,spain
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I can't imagine what this geometry can do until I tried it, first I buy it because his good products, but the first time I ride it, I was impressed for my position on it and for the sensational feeling of control, my team marin is of the 1994, I race in my country, and I styl got it is... a little bit old, but fantastic. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris parmar
a weekend warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Kick and kick some more ass!
I myself is an experienced rider with many talent and a willing ego for the extreme but usually my other bikes I had like Schwin S-10 with Disc brakes didnt last very long and when I got the team Marin bike in 97. This bike is so strong that it doesnt have one creek to expose. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cozmo Kramer
a weekend warrior
from Eureka CA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got done riding a very technical downhill trail with my older palisades trail bike, and I could not be more pleased with its handeling. It took the corners like it was on rails, except on one hair pin turn where I smashed into a tree at 30mph (I'll live). The second time down I used my friends B-17, ohhhhh yahhhh baby, I whent over the water bars like they were'nt their. I am going to buy one now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Damir Krsnik
a cross-country rider
from Zagreb, Croatia
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've ridden my (your)Eldridge Grade for 4 years. Model from '94 didn't have front suspension (it's no good), so I put it from the first time. With this combination this model become quite good “Mountain Worrier. I’ve noticed that later model (of Eldridge Grade) has front suspension - God bless your Constructor.
One day I’ll visit you and test my worrier in the valley where he’s been made.
...ain’t no mountain high enough... | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Wessel
a cross-country rider
from Juneau, Alaska
Date Reviewed: June 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased my Team Titanium in the fall of '95. It has been a great bike for me ever since. It was difficult giving up my first mountain bike, which was a Paramont (high-end Schwinn). This year I went ahead with a total over haul of the drive-train. I put XTR shifters, V-brakes, levers, and rapid-rise derailleur for the rear. No need for a full suspension, this bike handles like a Porche in all conditions. The only problem I have with the bike is water gathering in the bottom bracket (small vent holes for draining). Marin rep. suggested to drill small holes in the area of the bottom bracket. I have tried everything, but I do not think I am ready to drill into the frame. We just get to much rain in Juneau. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DAVE A.
a cross-country rider
from GRAND JUNCTION, CO
Date Reviewed: May 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
IN MY GARAGE THERE ARE TWO MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE BIKES HANGING UP, COLLECTING DUST. I REALLY LIKE MY TEAM ISSUE ALOT. THE GEOMETRY AND RIDE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS FRAME MAKE IT THE BEST RIDING STEEL HARDTAIL I'VE RIDEN. IT EXCELLS ON TECHNICAL SINGLE TRACK YET IS STABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS, AND ALSO COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO DO DO AN OFF ROAD CENTURY ON. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Clym Atkin
a cross-country rider
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've ridden Marin for 6 years, and I have never ridden a better quality bike. I have ridden in all conditions from snow to almost unberible heat it handles amazingly, because your center of gravity is low and stays close to the bike for excellent control. I strongly recomend this bike for tall people who want to go fast without the fear of washouts. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Maitland
a weekend warrior
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: March 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought my '96 Team Marin slightly used and for a great price! After test riding Giant, Trek, other Marins, Kona, Specialized, Jamis and Mongoose...this was by far the best ride. Absolutely love the triple butted frame and the XT equipment works great. Still like the feel of a good steel frame.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Singer
a weekend warrior
from Balto. Maryland U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a `96 Palisades Trail, upgraded rear derailleur after my rear hanger broke. Could not contact Marin for a replacement part, wound up that my local Marin shop took weeks to get a replacement, which was a used hanger from Marin.Part had to be filed and reamed to fit. Will always fray my desire for Marin bikes. Though; after bike was sorted out from the bad service from store I purchased it from, performance was quit good. Good frame, nice geometry- I need to contemplate a front shock. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Davey
a cross-country rider
from Albany NY
Date Reviewed: January 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride a Pine Mountain. Just installed a SX Ti fork. This has proven to be one of the best all around XC rides i've had the plesure to ride. I would recommend a Pine Mountain to any body thinking about a serious XC bike and not interested in Aluminum.. The parts package is top notch except for the rear hub. LX is not bad stuff but to have a complete bike it needs to be upgraded (I upgradded to the matching White Industries, it comes with a White Industries Tracker front hub). A very similar ride to a Rocky Mountain Hammer. Weight under 24lbs! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Sutherland
a downhiller
from Sherwood Pk, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
For a Non-suspended Bike you could probably do some serious damage on that
Bike. Frame looks pretty sturdy.Nice saddle.Wheels look bouncy enough to sustain shock.You could not suspect any less from a bike team thats so skilled in many differnt areas.Could use better pedals though. Looks Good, Keep up the good work people! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Tidyman
a downhiller
from Sunderland, England
Date Reviewed: December 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike originally when I was interested in Cross Country, recently I have started downhilling and this bike, whilst not being full suspension has handled everything I have used if for. I have recently purchased Pace RC36 suspension forks and some stronger wheels and this bike is excellent. The only problem now, is going to be parting with it so that I can purchase a Marin Full Supension bike to enter DH races on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Fry
a cross-country rider
from Fayettville AR
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a Palisades Trail and I love it. I prevously owned a Trek 930 but needed a new bike so I purchased my Marin after testing it and hearing my friends brag about theirs. It was the best move I've ever made in the direction of bikes. I will only ride Marin from now on. This bike kicks some major ASS. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sophie Gilbert
a cross-country rider
from United Kingdom
Date Reviewed: November 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '95 Marin Bear Valley which has been an excellent ride. It has stood up extremely well to everything I have thrown at it. There is little to moan about! For a good all round entry level bike, I would recommend it. I am hoping to replace it soon with a '97 Mount Vision which I have test ridden and can't wait to get my hands on it!! I'll let you know how I get on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i got a nail trail its a nice ride p.s marin bikes rule | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jordan Williamson
a cross-country rider
from Trenton Ont. Canada
Date Reviewed: October 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My dad has a Marin muirwoods and I sold my bike so I ride his all the time. I think it is a great bike and now I am thinking about buying a Marin Quake. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fredrik Rinnestam
a cross-country rider
from Västervik/Sweden
Date Reviewed: September 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My bike is a '95 model, and i love it, i use a Manitou Mach5sx fork and it's a great combo.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
zeck
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
First mountain bike I got and I LOVE IT !
It is very quick and responsive and the bike, though
not exactly the lightest, is agile and cool! Mine's a
93 model and has stock parts - the old XT push push shifters
which I upgraded with LX rapid fire plus now. Tange Prestige
Frame.Very nice. Sometimes I wonder if I should have gotten a less
bike so that I can really feel the difference when I upgrade. ;)Anyway, my next bike is a Dean Jester or a Kona Hei Hei .....Stay cool and ride HARD!
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Murray Soon
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: May 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Brought a 95 Team Marin (hardtail frame) and build it up with XT componentart, V brakes and Judy SL forks.......Excelent XC bike with no suprises | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay Hui
a weekend warrior
from Bloomingdale, NJ USA
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
'95 Team, bought rigid, recently put a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 on it. Still
only weighs on my scale 25.5lbs with mainly stock equipment except
for a Control Tech Stem and Time ATAC carbons. The ride is fantastic,
light, agile, and handles well. Whisper quiet, unlike my Proflex. the XT
derrailers works great, just the occasional ghost shift in rocky downhills.
The comment I read about the Marin Lite brakes are true, a little difficult
to set up properly but when they are set up, they work great. Ritchie pads
are awesome too. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian McBride
a cross-country rider
from Fitchburg, MA
Date Reviewed: March 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Team in August of 96' for an excellent price. I was riding a GT Tequesta which I liked a lot but was looking for something with a better spec and quite a bit lighter. I rode several bikes settling on the Pine Mountain at first but switched my order to the Team at the last minute. No regrets. The excellent mix of XT and White Ind. drive train, White Tracker front hub, and Mavic 217s make for a pretty sweet spec. The Marin Lite stuff including the tires seems to be adequate at the very least and the brakes do a good job of slowing me down regardless of where I am or how fast I am going. Not V-brakes by any stretch but confidence inspiring regardless. The only beef I have is the Dia-Tech headset which I seem to have a difficult time getting to stay tight. The ride is great. It accelerates well, climbs nimbly, and tracks very well. I swapped a Judy XC from my GT to help with some of the rougher stuff. Low speed handling in tight single track is exceptional. Overall, I am very pleased. I will probably change the headset and definitely replace the X-Rays with Rapidfire but those are minor nits compared to how the bike rides overall. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen Brown
a weekend warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: January 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 91 Marin Team with no suspension and its one of the best bikes I've ever riden, I've worn out the drivetrain a couple of times, but the bike still handles awsome. Its the best climbing bike I've ever riden and I prefer it to my 95 M2. I use it for commuting now and nothing beats the feel of the frame. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luis Miguel Sequea
a weekend warrior
from Pto Ordaz - Venezuela
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Lo Mejor de Lo Mejor | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn lee
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 11, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I broke my marin headtube.It crack totally when i bunnyhop 3 curbs ,But i had an enjoyable time with it.Its frame geometry suits me and should suit other.Very stable on off roads | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Falchi Andrea
a cross-country rider
from italy
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm very happy fot my bike, and after 3 years of competition in a minor Italian Championship i am very satisfied of that bike.
For me is the best bike i ever had. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rod Randall
a cross-country rider
from Western Australia
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been riding my team Marin for just on a year
and it's still a joy to ride. Somethings loose thier
'gloss' with time but not the Marin. It's best in windy
fast singletrack, rough or smooth, and tracks superbly
when you NEED to... I fitted a Judy XC at purchase
and on one ride spent some time swapping back and forth
between the Marin and a Titanium framed bike, another
manufacturer. While the comfy Ti ride was there the response
of the Marin wasn't. At the end of the day I felt much happier
on the Marin. The only upgrade I intend is a set of V brakes, at
90 Kg the Marin Lite brakes struggle to cope with my expectations.
If your looking for a quality bike that handles superbly and
continues to inspire you to ride it take a look at the Team Marin. | | Overall Rating: |
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