MARIN NEWS & REVIEWS

Marin’s TARA (Travel And Rideheight Adjustment) bikes for 2002 look and feel better than ever. The Rock Springs is one of four options – an £899 Alpine Trail sits below it, the Wolf Ridge costs £200 more and the Attack Trail is at the top of the range. We tested a V-brake equipped Rock Springs: you can upgrade to Magura Julie discs for £100 or Hope Minis for £200. Marin describe TARA bikes as ‘XC, Freeride and DH… all in one lightweight package.’ The Rock Springs weighs 30lb, so the lightweight tag is open to question, but it’s the lightest bike on test. More »