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Hawk Hill Jr
A 24″ aluminum frame general youth bike with upper mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,599| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 24″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Marin Hawk Hill is celebrated for its fun, reactive, and nimble ride, making it a blast on twisty trails and jumps. Its suspension is well-tuned, offering a smooth and supportive feel, though some riders note frame flex and less stability at high speeds. While the bike delivers great performance for its price, the lack of a dropper post and a softer drivetrain are common drawbacks.
Fun and reactive ride
Well-tuned suspension
Good performance for the price
Agile and playful handling
Supple suspension feel
Lack of a dropper post
Soft drivetrain engagement
Frame flex for heavier riders
Less stable at high speeds
Front tire lacks bite in hard corners
Flicky, feisty and well-balanced, the Hawk Hill isn't perfectly specced but sure is a lot of fun
BikeRadarThe short-travel rig feels reactive and nimble, and on one of my testing days at a berm-packed spot with jumps, it absolutely bossed it
BikeRadarFor under $1,600 you can get a bike that shreds with a decent spec, capable geometry and an impressively supple suspension feel.
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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.
Jun 2020 · Mick Kirkman
Flicky, feisty and well-balanced, the Hawk Hill isn't perfectly specced but sure is a lot of fun
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
Drivetrain feels noticeably soft, in terms of engagement and power delivery
Not having a dropper post is a negative mark
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.
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
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
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...
Affordable
Full-suspension
Good all-around performance
No dropper post
Poor tire specification
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.
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.
Sep 2017 · Saris Mercanti
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
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
| Frame | Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 24" wheel with clearance for up to 26", 120mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 135mm Open Dropout (Upgradeable to 142x12mm Thru-Axle), 73mm Threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | X-Fusion Velvet RLC 26", 120mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 100x15mm Thru-Axle Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | X-Fusion O2 Pro R, 190x51mm, Custom Tune, 22.2mm x M8 Hardware Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | External Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
| Headset | FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm |
| Handlebar | Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 15mm Rise, 720mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back |
| Saddle | Marin Speed Concept |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Kids Specific Nylon Pedal |
| Grips | Marin Dual Density |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, Direct Mount Type |
| Shifters | Micro Shift, SLM895, 11 speed |
| Cassette | SunRace 11-Speed, 11-46T |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT-201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT201 Hydraulic |
| Rims | Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 27mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 100x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 135mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap 24x2.4", Tackee Compound, Wire Bead |
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Last updated September 11
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