Gary Fisher Marlin

Gary Fisher Marlin

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This is an excellent bike either for upgrading or for the occasional off road rider. I mean the components are good but they will soon become worn and need changing, for example...the pedals. I had the bike 8 months and i had to change them for some DMR V8's, But i Had used the bike every day, ... Read review





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Review of Gary Fisher Marlin by mike88

Advantages: genesis geometry, Good components
Disadvantages: rather heavy forks, Fairl expensive

This is an excellent bike either for upgrading or for the occasional off road rider. I mean the components are good but they will soon become worn and need changing, for example...the pedals. I had the bike 8 months and i had to change them for some DMR V8's, But i Had used the bike every day, so fairs fair. The best bit about this bike is the genesis geometry it means that at every point of riding (descending, climbing etc) the bike puts you in ...
...for climbing. And It actually works!! Wherever you point it, it will take you. I am only slightly dissapointed about the forks (manitou sixs) though theyre pretty heavy and they dont really do much for soaking up small bumps. But they can be internally changed from 80mm to 100mm pretty easily. Oh and it is a great looking bike black and silver. So all said if you want a starter bike that you can rely on a cracking frame an then go on to upgrade ... Read review

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Gary Fisher Marlin

Main specs

Long Name: Marlin

Type: Mountain Bike

Model: Marlin

Front Forks: RockShox Dart 2 w/preload, lockout, 100mm travel

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio

Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio

Gear Shifters: Shimano Alivio

Braking System: Avid Sole XC hydraulic disc

Tyres: Bontrager Jones XR 26x2.25

Front brakes: Disc

Rear brakes: Disc

Manufacturer: Gary Fisher

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