Submitted by
bikemayberry
a Cross Country Rider
from Mount Airy, NC Date Reviewed: May 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Westwood Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Foothills Cycling
Strengths:
Great value here. I own a dual suspension bike and wanted a hardtail to ride in certain situations, trails, etc. For the price this bike is built very well with Genesis Geometry and great components.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking to get into mountain biking without breaking the bank, go check out the Gary Fisher Marlin.
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Submitted by
HEMIjer
a Weekend Warrior
from Virginia Date Reviewed: November 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything close by
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$540.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
After being out of cycling for awhile and needing to get back in shape I bought this bike about 5 months ago. This Bike Fit me really well as I have a short Inseam but am not real short about 5'7. I ended up with a 17" and tested both the 15.5" and the 17". Best trait I think is the handling at speed and Dart 2 in this price range, I like the lock out. Also the brakes really impress me for being linear as opposed to discs. I will probably upgrae to discs eventaully and like the bike is redy to do so. In fact from the research I have done I think you get betterr brakes in a similar price range by buying the non-disc then upgrading as opposed to buying disc right off.
Weaknesses:
Still having some issues on rough climbs but I think that is me more then the bike. Seems to climb good on hardpack but roots and mud get me. Tires dont shed mud great and wore quick on pavement.
Similar Products Used:
An Old Schwinn Mesa
Bike Setup:
2008 Marlin 17" crank brothers mallet clipless pedals. Still expermenting with tires currently running stock Bontager up front and panarcer fire xc pro 2.1 in rear (127 TPI version).
Bottom Line:
I think in this Price Range I could not have got a better bike from a LBS. Since I always have a tendency to upgrade everything whether it be a bike, truck, jeep, computer, you get the point things like tires, pedals, and non-disc brake not an issue.
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Submitted by
Justin Pagano
a Cross Country Rider
from Welaka, Florida Date Reviewed: April 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Markham Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Strong, Lite, Tappered Tubes
Weaknesses:
Could use stronger reinforcement between top tube and seat tube.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose Meneuver
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher frame with custom build
Bottom Line:
This frame is great for converting to single speed, dirt jumping, and cross country. It is lite with its tappered tubes. Its geometry is equally good for climbing or descending.
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