VFM, Light, good components, nice seating position
Disadvantages:
Not a mountain bike
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I already owned an ageing Raleigh racing bike, and I always felt that I would enjoy cycling more if I was not battling against the bike so much. So this year, I bought myself a San Rafael City Bike, by Marin. I am suprised to see that Marin were not already in the ciao headings.
I don't know a great deal about bikes, but I know enough to know I like this bike! It has front suspension, and a mountain bike look, but with nice road tyres. It is lovely and light, and has excellent push/pull gear changers - bit like my old grifter!
I like the upright seating position. I am using the bike to go to work, and leisure cycling at the weekends. I wont be doing much off roading, but I know I could go off-road if necessary. Not mountain climbing, but honestly - how many people with mountain bikes actually use them for that purpose.
With quick release everything, and being so light, the bike fits in the back of my Scenic no bother.
I am really looking forward to the summer, and getting the most from this bike.
The bike costs £400 new, but I got last years model for 50 quid less.
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