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El Roy
A 29″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$2,799| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Marin El Roy is a trail bike that excels in aggressive, downhill-oriented riding, offering a blend of stability, capability, and value. Its geometry and suspension setup make it particularly adept at handling steep descents and technical climbs, though it may feel cumbersome on smoother trails or tight corners. While praised for its performance and style, some reviews note drawbacks like weight, limited size options, and component choices that may not suit all riders.
Excellent downhill-oriented geometry
Very capable descender, especially for a hardtail
Good value
Surprisingly good on technical climbs
Ready run over things
Heavy for a hardtail
Too much bike for most hardtail riders
Tough to navigate tight switchbacks or corners
Only two size options
Complete bike price is high for the spec
The El Roy is an aggressive enduro hardtail.
BikeRadarDrop your heels, grab the rear brake, tip the bike in and spray loam everywhere.
BikeRadarThe Marin El Roy is one of those freakishly long, slack, steel hardtails and the ride on this limo is considerably more entertaining than any MTB April Fools attempt.
Vital MTBOn trails I normally rode with full suspension, I didn't feel like I was hindered by this hardtail, and I didn't change up lines to tender-foot my way down.
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Feb 2023 · Dario DiGiulio
If you’re in the market for a DH-oriented hardtail that can truly hold its own, there are few options as well sorted as the Marin El Roy.
Excellent downhill-oriented geometry
Great value
Fast and capable
Short dropper posts
Very steep seat angle
Awkward rear brake mount
Oct 2022 · Jeff Barber
The Marin El Roy is a steel hardtail that's designed for rough enduro-style trail riding, with the geo and build kit to back it up.
Very capable descender, especially for a hardtail
Stylish frame and build kit
Good value
Heavy for a hardtail
Rims are too narrow
Slow pedaling
Apr 2021 · sspomer SBF117
Not fooling. An incredibly fun (and weird) steel hardtail.
Ready run over things
Very stable at speed
Marzocchi Z1 performance
Eat-up-anything tires
Surprisingly good on technical climbs
Good looking bike
Frame-only option for a custom build
Too much bike for most hardtail riders
Tough to navigate tight switchbacks or corners
Only two size options
Complete bike price is high for the spec, especially after the Covid-related bump
Aug 2020 · Tom Marvin
The El Roy is as happy as any hardtail I've ridden when the going gets tough
As competent as a hardtail can be on steep descents, with smart component choices and geometry that gives no excuses
Climbs steep and loose tech surprisingly well for a ‘big’ bike
A bit of a drag on smooth, mellow climbs and traverses
| Frame | Series 3 Double Butted and Formed CrMo tubing, Integrated Drop-In Headset, External Rear Derailleur and Brake Housing, Internal Dropper Post Routing, 148x12mm Boost Rear Spacing, Post Mount Brake Mounts BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Gloss Blue / Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1, 140mm Travel, EVOL Air Spring, GRIP Damper w/ Sweep Adjust, Kabolt 110 Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | MegaExo 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 40 No.42 ACB |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm |
| Handlebar | Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back |
| Saddle | Marin Speed Concept |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, Regular = 150mm Travel, Grande = 170mm Travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | Marin Grizzly, Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SGS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, M6100, 12-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano, Deore 12-Speed, 10-51T |
| Chain | KMC X-12 Silver and Black |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 203mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M4100 Hydraulic Lever, I-Spec EV Compatible |
| Rims | Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Welded Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc |
| Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Disc |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5", Tubeless Compatible |
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Last updated April 19
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