Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $899
    $1,349
    $1,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    3.2
    4.3
    5.0
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCM (coil)RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Revelation RC (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, AceraNX, FSASLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 91 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin San Quentin 1, Marin San Quentin 2, and Marin San Quentin 3 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The San Quentin 2 has better components, while the San Quentin 3 has a dropper post and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    San Quentin 1
    San Quentin 2
    San Quentin 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

    San Quentin 1

    24 mph

    San Quentin 2

    24 mph

    San Quentin 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 2 6061 Aluminum, Double Butted Frame, 141mm Open Dropout, 73mm Threaded BB

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum, Double Butted Frame, Internal Shifter & Dropper Post Routing, External Brake, 12x148mm Thru Axle, 73mm Threaded BB

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum, Double Butted Frame, Internal Shifter & Dropper Post Routing, External Brake, 12x148mm Thru Axle, 73mm Threaded BB

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM32 Boost 15x110mm Spacing, 120mm Travel, Lock Out, 27.5", Bolt-On Thru Axle

    Travel130mm

    RockShox Recon RL, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Fast Black Stanchions, 130mm Travel, Bolt-On Thru Axle

    Travel130mm

    RockShox Revelation RC, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Fast Black Stanchions, 130mm Travel, Bolt-On Thru Axle

    Travel130mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    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, 45mm

    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

    Marin Alloy, 30.9mm

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 150mm Travel, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Nylon Platform

    Nylon Platform

    Nylon Platform

    Grips

    Marin MTN, Closed End

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 9-Speed, Shadow Design

    SRAM NX, 11-Speed

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

    Crank

    Marin Forged Alloy 1x9, Hollow Spindle, Steel 32T Chainring, 104mm BCD

    FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

    FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    Shimano SLM3000 9-Speed w/Optical Display

    SRAM NX, 11-Speed

    Shimano SL-7000R 11-Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36T

    SunRace, 11-Speed, 11-46T

    SunRace, 11-Speed, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X-9

    KMC X-11 EL

    KMC X-11 EL

    Brakes

    Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Shimano BR-MT400 Hydraulic Disc,180mm Centerlock Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc

    Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano BL-MT400 Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

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

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

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

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Alloy, Quad Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Alloy Axle, 141mm Width, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H, Shimano Standard Freehub Body

    Forged Alloy, Quad Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Alloy Axle, 12x148mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H, Shimano Standard Freehub Body

    Forged Alloy, Quad Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Alloy Axle, 12x148mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Shimano Standard Freehub Body

    Tires

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

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

    Vee Tire Flow Snap, 27.5x2.6”, Tackee Compound, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

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