Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $499
    $599
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    2.5
    3.2
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCESuntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    TourneyAltus, Tourney
    Drivetrain
    3 × 73 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Bolinas Ridge 1 and Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 are both 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Bolinas Ridge 1 has better components, while the Bolinas Ridge 2 has a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Bolinas Ridge 1
    Bolinas Ridge 2
    Other Crosscountry 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)

    33 mph

    Bolinas Ridge 1

    33 mph

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

    ColorsGloss Grey / Black/roarange; Gloss Blue / Off-White/roarange

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

    ColorsGloss Grey / Black/roarange; Gloss Blue / Off-White/roarange

    Fork

    SR/Suntour XCE Disc, 100mm Travel, Preload Adjustment, 46mm Offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Headset

    FSA No.10-P

    FSA No.10-P

    Stem

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm, 45mm

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm, 45mm

    Handlebar

    Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width

    Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width

    Saddle

    Marin MTB

    Marin MTB

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Nylon Platform

    Nylon Platform

    Grips

    Marin MTB, Closed End

    Marin MTB, Closed End

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed

    Shimano Altus, 8-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FD-TX500

    Shimano FD-TY700

    Crank

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

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

    Shifters

    Shimano Tourney 3x7-Speed

    Shimano Altus 3x8-Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 7-Speed, 11-34T

    SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T

    Chain

    KMC Z8

    KMC Z8

    Brakes

    Mechanical Disc

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

    Clark's Clout Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin, Double Wall Alloy

    Marin, Double Wall Alloy

    Front Hub

    Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Tires

    MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"

    MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"

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