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Today’s Deals2020 Marin
San Quentin 3 Frame Kit
A 700c aluminum frame crosscountry frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$419| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 700c |
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Marin San Quentin trail bike is a mixed bag, offering aggressive geometry and confident descending capabilities, but with some compromises in climbing efficiency and component choices. It shines in steep, rough conditions, with a stiff frame and wide tires providing extra grip, though it can feel sluggish on hard-packed trails. The bike's progressive sizing and geometry make it engaging on technical trails and jumps, but some riders may find the stock setup lacking for everyday trail riding.
Aggressive geometry for confident descending
Stiff aluminum frame and wide tires enhance grip
Progressive sizing and geometry improve technical trail performance
RockShox suspension works well for the price
Good value for its sub-$2,000 price point
High weight and limited gear range hinder climbing
Stock components like brakes and tires may need upgrading
Feels slow on hard-packed and mellow terrain
Basic fork with some trail chatter
No clutch mechanism on the rear mech
The Marin San Quentin is an exercise in determining the logical limits of how rowdy a trail you can design a modern hardtail for
BIKE MagazineAs soon as there’s any negative gradient, it starts to come alive.
BikeRadarWith progressive, generous and a sorted specification, we couldn’t wait to do time on the new Marin San Quentin 2.
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Nov 2020 · McCoy
Tough as Nails
Oct 2019 · Tom Marvin
Compromised spec, but the descent-focused geometry starts to shine on steeper terrain
Aggressive geometry makes it a confident descender
Wide rims give tyres good volume and shape
High weight and limited gear range compromise climbing potential
Spec choice
Jan 2019
What happens when a brand known for its outlandish value makes an outlandish hardtail?
Oct 2018 · Alan Muldoon
With progressive geometry, generous sizing and a sorted specification, we couldn’t wait to do time on the new Marin San Quentin 2.
Progressive sizing and geometry.
Needs 2.6in tyres and a dropper.
| Frame | Series 3 6061 Aluminum, Double Butted Frame, Internal Shifter & Dropper Post Routing, External Brake, 12x148mm Thru Axle, 73mm Threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
First added October 26
Last updated September 11
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