From a design perspective, a bicycle frame is a complicated creature. There exists a delicate balance between materials and construction, geometry and ride quality, looks and performance. Changing one attribute, even in the slightest way, can affect them all. Two bikes with identical angles and components may feel very different on the trail because of a difference in material, or a difference in how a material is used. At Marin we work very hard to construct the best frame for every riding condition, Whether it's a Cromoly bike for daily urban abuse, or a hydroformed suspension bike for world class off-road performance, we work very hard to construct the best frame for every riding condition.
We expect nothing less from the companies we partner with to produce the finest, most technologically advanced tubing to our unique specifications. After carefully studying the stresses transmitted through each frame, we determine the optimum profiling of our EDGE and, EDGE2, and Hydro-EDGE tubes. We then remove unnecessary material through a processes such as butting, drawing, tapering and hydroforming. Each tube for every size in every model is then custom draw shaped in Titanium, Steel or Aluminum, depending upon the model. When you experience the outstanding ride qualities of every model in the Marin range you'll be glad we have taken the time to ensure we have a bike designed just for you, no matter who you are.
