Marin Four Corners or Trek 520 ?
03-14-22, 01:32 AM
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Marin Four Corners or Trek 520 ?
I'm looking for a touring bike + a commuter under 1k. Which one would you suggest- Four Corners or Trek 520? Any other recommendations?
03-14-22, 08:25 AM
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they both look like great bikes. do you have any bike now? how long is your commute? do your local dealers carry both? any plans for anything more adventurous beyond the commuting? hopefully someone might do a compare/contrast on components. but I believe they are both good choices for commuting. do you have secure bike storage at work or school?
it is often said of bike commuting - "ride what you got" ... ;-) (especially to school, where bikes are so often vandalized or stolen)
it is often said of bike commuting - "ride what you got" ... ;-) (especially to school, where bikes are so often vandalized or stolen)
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Finding new quality drop bar bikes under 1k is tough these days. I would go out and try and test ride some bikes personally and if you are looking for help here maybe give us some background and let us know more of what you are looking for and what you plan on doing with it.
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I like MArin as abrand, but that said - if the budget is hard under 1k,
dont overlook the direct to consumer brand, Poseidon -- they have 2 bikes under 1k that are compelling looking. Was considering their X model for myself, but have to admit, i dont have a lot of gravel around me to get any real use out of it except as a fat tire road bike (which admittedly also is a use )
Dropbar X (multiple colors) – Poseidon Bike
dont overlook the direct to consumer brand, Poseidon -- they have 2 bikes under 1k that are compelling looking. Was considering their X model for myself, but have to admit, i dont have a lot of gravel around me to get any real use out of it except as a fat tire road bike (which admittedly also is a use )
Dropbar X (multiple colors) – Poseidon Bike
03-15-22, 09:02 PM
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03-15-22, 10:17 PM
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Where are you located ?
What are your touring plans ?
What is your commute like ? How long ? type of terrain ? ect.
Pick the one that fits your body best .
What are your touring plans ?
What is your commute like ? How long ? type of terrain ? ect.
Pick the one that fits your body best .
03-15-22, 11:04 PM
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They are both capable bikes. Three words: Comfort, comfort, comfort.
See which fits you the best.
They are both fine for commuting, but for touring. The 520 is built more for traditional panniers and it seems the Marin is set up more for bike packing. Just from the images
See which fits you the best.
They are both fine for commuting, but for touring. The 520 is built more for traditional panniers and it seems the Marin is set up more for bike packing. Just from the images
03-15-22, 11:44 PM
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Marin bikes are all dumb, IMO. Top tube is too steep, making the rear triangle lame.
Most big name tour bikes start at $2000 now. The Fuji one used to be cheap and highly liked, $1,500 now.
Most big name tour bikes start at $2000 now. The Fuji one used to be cheap and highly liked, $1,500 now.
03-16-22, 01:22 AM
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Also if you like a more upright riding position .
And yes , it's being marketed as more of an off-road all-rounder adventure bike .
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Why does the top tube's slope make the rear triangle 'lame'? And what exactly is a lame rear triangle?...I can't say I have ever heard a rear triangle be called lame.
You must really hate mixte frames, huh?
03-20-22, 12:25 PM
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I'm 5'4" and love my "lame" Marin bike!
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