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    MSRP
    $749
    $799
    $999
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    Category
    CommuterCommuterCommuter
    5.3
    5.3
    SteelSteelSteel
    Fork
    SteelSteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    700c29″650b
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Alivio, AltusAlivio, AltusmicroSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    3 × 93 × 9Internally Geared Hub
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Muirwoods, Marin Muirwoods 29er, and Marin Muirwoods RC are all steel frame commuter bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Muirwoods has 700c aluminum wheels, the Muirwoods 29er has 29″ aluminum wheels, and the Muirwoods RC has 650b aluminum wheels.
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    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)

    35 mph

    Muirwoods

    35 mph

    Muirwoods 29er

    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 Butted CrMo, 29” Wheels, Integrated Headset, Disc Brake, Fender and Rack Mounts

    Series 1 Butted CrMo, 29” Wheels, Integrated Headset, Disc Brake, Fender and Rack Mounts

    Series 2 Double Butted CrMo w/Marin Slider Dropouts, 650B Wheels, Flat Mount Disc Brake, Fender and Rack Mounts, Rear Kickstand Mount

    Fork

    CrMo, Fender and Rack Eyelets, Disc Brake

    CrMo, Fender and Rack Eyelets, Disc Brake

    CrMo, Fender and Rack Eyelets, IS Disc Mount

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Headset

    FSA No.8D, Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    FSA No.8D, Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    FSA No.8D, Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Handlebar

    Marin Alloy Flat Top Riser

    Marin Alloy Flat Top Riser

    Marin Alloy Swept-Back City Bar, 31.8mm Clamp

    Saddle

    Marin Fitness

    Marin Fitness

    Marin Beyond Road Concept

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Commuter Platform

    Commute Platform

    Commute Platform

    Grips

    Marin Custom

    Marin Custom

    Marin Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio Shadow 9-Speed

    Shimano Alivio Shadow 9-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Altus

    Crank

    SR Suntour XCR6, 48/36/26T, Ring Guard

    SR Suntour XCR6, 48/36/26T, Ring Guard

    Forged Aluminum, Alloy Ring Guard, 42T

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus 3x9-Speed

    Shimano Altus 3x9-Speed

    MicroSHIFT 8-Speed Thumb Shifter

    Cassette

    Shimano HG300 9-Speed, 12-36T

    Shimano HG300 9-Speed, 12-36T

    Shimano Nexus Cog, 19T

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X9

    KMC Z410RB w/ Anti-Corrosion Coating

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-M201 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

    Shimano BR-M201 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

    Shimano BR-M201 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Hydraulic

    Shimano Hydraulic

    Shimano BL-M201 Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum, Double Wall, Disc Specific

    Marin Aluminum, Double Wall, Disc Specific

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 27mm Inner, Disc Specific

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Shimano Nexus 8-Speed Internally Geared Hub, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Speedster, 700x40, Puncture Protection, Reflective Sidewall, Wire Bead

    Vee Tire, Speedster, 700x40, Puncture Protection, Reflective Sidewall, Wire Bead

    WTB Horizon, 650Bx47, Wire Bead

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Custom Extruded Aluminum Alloy w/ Stainless Hardware

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