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Can You Make a Quality FS MTB for $1,500? Marin Thinks So
Every time we turn around another high-dollar, boutique full suspension mountain bike is being announced by a major bike brand. So when a reputable brand announces an all-new full suspension trail bike model with a bargain-basement price tag, that’s a head turner. Marin did just that with the new Hawk Hill trail bike. Despite an MSRP …
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Marin Rift Zone Pro Test Ride Review
Based solely on looks, the Marin Rift Zone Pro was the prettiest bike I saw at Outdoor Demo. Marin calls the paint job “teal with red,” but in person, it looks pretty damn close to the classic Gulf Racing blue and orange. Add in the top-tier parts spec, and the Rift Zone is certainly a …
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Booby Trap: Mountain Bikers in Marin Targeted with Spike Strip Made of Rusty Screws
A spike strip constructed from rusty metal screws was recently discovered “less than a mile from the White Hill entrance to Camp Tamarancho,” one of the only bike-legal trails in Marin. As such, this booby trap was obviously aimed at mountain bikers with the intent to damage either their bikes, their persons, or both. Not only …
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Marin Announces the Hawk Hill, an Affordable Full Suspension
Many mountain bikers on a budget have to choose between a hard ail with a solid parts spec or a full suspension that cuts a lot of corners. Marin’s new bike, the Hawk Hill, appears to offer the best of both worlds: a full suspension frame with a quality build. For $1,500, you’re getting a lot …
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10 New Plus Bikes at Sea Otter 2016
Plus bikes may not have fully trickled down to consumers yet, but if Sea Otter was any indication, it’s about to start raining plus bikes on your local trails in 2017 and beyond! Here’s a round up of some of the newest plus bikes we saw at Sea Otter last week. Note: when we say “plus,” …
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