MARIN NEWS & REVIEWS

BEST LONG TRAVEL FULL SUSS UNDER £2,500 – RUNNER UP
MARIN WOLF RIDGE £1,695

The Wolf Ridge is the latest in the line of bikes to make this lightweight, long travel category a reality. Combining a long stroke version of the proven ‘Quad’ linkage with a sliding shock mount allows infinite leverage and travel adjustment between 4 and 6 inches. Hope brakes and Fox forks then add serious value to a super smooth package.

BEST FULL SUSS RACE BIKE UNDER £2,500 – RUNNER UP MARIN MOUNT VISION £2,095

Marin’s Mount Vision has been a classic speed bike since its first appearance and it’s still going strong. Quad linkage suspension gives a super supple cruise but jams the power down hard when needed and the 2005 MV is superbly equipped for just over £2,000. The Fox forks get lockout and rebound damping and XT is consistent as ever. Add smooth rolling IRC tires and a perpetually buoyant and agile feel, and it’s a bike where speed always comes easily. More »

BEST HARDCORE HARDTAIL UNDER £1000 – RUNNER UP
MARIN ROCKY RIDGE £975

A relatively light bike with aggressive forward set geometry and a serious plush piece of Fox suspension hardware up front, the Rocky Ridge is a real balls-out ride.

Although it could be considered slightly nervous for novices, it’s perfect for those who like to push their trail riding that little bit harder and faster.

BEST SHORT TRAVEL FULL SUSS UNDER £1,750 MARIN RIFT ZONE

£1,595 Excellent weight and value make this hard to beat when it comes to highly efficient, supple and lightweight full suspension bikes optimized for UK conditions, then Marin will always be a player. This year they’ve equipped their QUAD linkage FRS bikes better than ever, making the Rift Zone the privateer race bike bargain of the year. More »