2019 Marin

Hawk Hill 3

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$2,649
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockFox Float X Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSLX, FSA
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Hawk Hill 3

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

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Reviews
Loam Wolf
Budget Bike Shootout: Marin Hawk Hill 1

Jun 2020

Best performance to price value, the Marin Hawk Hill 1 is an easy recommendation to beginners and budget-minded riders who want to get into the sport. It’s got good bones, solid geo and will benefit from upgrades down the road as you evolve as a rider.

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BikeRadar
Marin Hawk Hill 1 review

Jun 2020 · Mick Kirkman

Flicky, feisty and well-balanced, the Hawk Hill isn't perfectly specced but sure is a lot of fun

Highs
  • Tons of attitude and fun factor ensure the Hawk Hill is a real blast

  • Suspension tune and front-to-rear balance are well worked out

Lows
  • Drivetrain feels noticeably soft, in terms of engagement and power delivery

  • Not having a dropper post is a negative mark

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Marin Hawk Hill 3 2020 in Review – King of the Playground?

May 2020 · Trev Worsey

Targeted at trail fun, we took the distinctive 120 mm travel Marin Hawk Hill 3 to the trails for a review to see if it could deliver bargain priced thrills.

Highs
  • A well built frame that would benefit future upgrading

  • Agile and playful handling, great if you have trails filled with jumps and features

  • A lot of smiles for not much money

Lows
  • Compact frame feels nervous at high speeds

  • Front tire lacks bite in hard corners

  • For most riders, the Rift Zone 3 is a better bike

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Marin Hawk Hill 1

Aug 2019 · Jeremy Benson

The Marin Hawk Hill 1 is a reasonably priced full-suspension mountain bike that pleasantly surprised our testers with its downhill capabilities. Recent...

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off.road.cc
Marin Hawk Hill 3 review

Dec 2018

The Marin Hawk Hill 3 is a 120mm full susser that can hold its own with the big bikes, is well specced and comes in at a very reasonable price too. It’s hard to fault this versatile bike, whilst not ground breaking in terms of design or geometry it does its job of being a fun and capable trail bike very well indeed.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Marin Hawk Hill 3

Sep 2018

The Marin Hawk Hill 3 may not be perfect, but for $2650 it gives you a lot of bang for your buck and, most importantly, it's fun.

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MTBR
Marin Hawk Hill review

Sep 2017

While we all enjoy reading about the latest carbon fiber super bikes, the truth is most of us can’t afford to drop five grand on a new rig. The Hawk Hill is a $1500 trail bike that delivers serious performance. - Mtbr.com

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Bicycling
The Marin Hawk Hill 3 Is A Whole Lotta Rad For Not A Lot Of Coin

Sep 2017 · bicycling.com

If you're looking for a new trail bike that's made for fun, and won't break the bank, you're going to want to check out the 2018 Hawk Hill

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Specs
Build
Frame

Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 27.5” Wheels, 120mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Revelation Motion Control RC 27.5", 130mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 42mm Offset

Travel130mm

Shock

Fox Float Performance, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, Firm Pedal Platform Lever, 25mm x M8 Hardware Top and Bottom

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

Headset

FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 11/8"x11/2”

Stem

Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

Handlebar

Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 28mm Rise, 780mm Width, 5º Up, 9º Back

Saddle

Marin Speed Concept

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 150mm Travel

TypeDropper

Pedals

- - -

Grips

Marin Single Clamp Locking

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 11-Speed

Front Derailleur

- - -

Crank

FSA V-Drive, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

Shifters

Shimano SL-7000R 1x11-Speed, I Spec II

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11-Speed, 11-46T

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Light

Chain Guide

None

Brakes

Tektro Orion, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Orion, I Spec II compatible

Wheels
Rims

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner,Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

Spokes

14g Black Stainless Steel

Front Hub

Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 6 Bolt Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body

Tires

WTB Trail Boss, 27.5x2.4", TCS Light/High Grip Compound, UST Aramid Bead, Tubeless Compatible

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