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    MSRP
    $2,099
    $2,649
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    TrailTrail
    5.0
    4.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Gold RLRockShox Recon Gold RL
    Shock
    RockShox Monarch RRockShox Deluxe
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX, FSASLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin B-17 1 and Marin B-17 2 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The B-17 1 has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    B-17 1
    B-17 2
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    22 mph

    B-17 1

    22 mph

    B-17 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 27.5+” Wheels, 120mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Seatstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brake, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle **Compatible w/ 29"

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 27.5+” Wheels, 120mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Seatstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brake, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle **Compatible w/ 29"

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Gold RL 27.5+, 130mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Gold RL 27.5+, 130mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch R Debonair, 210x50mm, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 25mm x M8 Hardware

    RockShox Deluxe RT, 210x50mm, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, Firm Pedal Platform Lever, 25mm x M8 Hardware

    Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    Headset

    FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 15mm Rise, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    TranzX Dropper Post, YSP15 w/ 1x Remote, Size S 100mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 120mm Travel

    TranzX Dropper Post, YSP12 w/ 1x Remote, Size S 100mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 125mm Travel

    Pedals

    - - -

    - - -

    Grips

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX 11-Speed

    Shimano RD-M7000, SLX GS, Direct Attachment, 11-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    - - -

    - - -

    Crank

    FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 30T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

    FSA V-Drive, Modular 1x, 30T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    SRAM NX 1x11-Speed

    Shimano SL-7000R 1x11-Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 11-Speed, 11-42T

    Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11 Extra Light

    KMC X11 Extra Light

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-M315 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Shimano MT500 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-M315 Hydraulic

    Shimano MT500 Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 38mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 38mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Formula, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Formula, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 27.5x2.8", Dual Control Compound, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 27.5x2.8", Dual Control Compound, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

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