2023 Marin

Bolinas Ridge 2

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.
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MSRP$599  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAltus, Tourney
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

Bolinas Ridge 2

27 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'3"

SM

5'2" – 5'5"

LG

5'9" – 6'1"

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Specs
Build
Frame

Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 27.5”/29" Wheels, Low Standover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, Chainstay Mounted Disc Brakes

ColorsGloss Black / Green/silver; Gloss Blue / Black/grey

Fork

SR/Suntour XCM DS, 100mm Travel, Preload Adjustment, 46mm Offset

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

Headset

FSA No.10-P

Stem

Marin Alloy, 31.8mm, 45mm

Handlebar

Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width

Saddle

Marin MTB

Seatpost

Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon Platform

Grips

Marin MTB, Closed End

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 8-Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-TY700

Crank

Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 42/34/24T

Shifters

Shimano Altus 3x8-Speed

Cassette

SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T

Chain

KMC Z8

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Clark's Clout Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Marin, Double Wall Alloy

Front Hub

Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

Tires

MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"

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