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    MSRP
    $1,599
    $1,949
    $2,649
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    4.0
    4.8
    5.0
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Recon Silver RLMarzocchi Bomber Z2
    Shock
    X-FusionRockShox Deluxe SelectFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreSX EagleSLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Hawk Hill 1, Marin Hawk Hill 2, and Marin Hawk Hill 3 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Hawk Hill 1 has a rigid seatpost, the Hawk Hill 2 has better components, and the Hawk Hill 3 has a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Hawk Hill 1
    Hawk Hill 2
    Hawk Hill 3
    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)

    24 mph

    Hawk Hill 1

    24 mph

    Hawk Hill 2

    24 mph

    Hawk Hill 3

    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, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 27.5” Wheels, 120mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 27.5” Wheels, 120mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL 27.5", 130mm Travel, Solo Air, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Fast Black Uppers, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 42mm Offset

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon RL 27.5", 130mm Travel, Solo Air, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Fast Black Uppers, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 46mm Offset

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Marzocchi Bomber Z2 27.5", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt On Axle, 44mm Offset

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 25mm x M8 Hardware Top and Bottom

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 25mm x M8 Hardware Top and Bottom

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    SRAM Powerspline, 73mm BSA

    Mego EXO 73mm BSA

    Headset

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

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

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

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    Marin Speed Concept

    Marin Speed Concept

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 30.9mm

    TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Marin Plastic Stock Pedals

    Not Included.

    Not Included.

    Grips

    Marin MTN, Closed End

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10-Speed

    SRAM SX 12-Speed Long Cage

    Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 12-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    -

    Crank

    Marin Forged Alloy 1x10, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD

    SRAM SX Eagle, 32T Direct Mount Narrow Wide Steel Chainring

    FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore 1x10-Speed

    SRAM SX 12-Speed

    Shimano SLX, 12 Speed, SL-7100R

    Cassette

    SunRace 10-Speed, 11-46T

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50T

    Sunrace, 12 Speed, 11-50T, ED Black

    Chain

    KMC X10

    SRAM SX Eagle

    KMC X-12 Silver & Black

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Shimano MT420, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT401 Hydraulic Lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

    Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Alloy, 141x9mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body

    Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Feehub Body

    Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Folding Bead

    Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 27.5x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible

    Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 27.5x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible

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