First new bike in 14 years.
01-26-22, 08:02 PM
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First new bike in 14 years.
Old time member and I haven’t posted since 2009. Just bought my first new bike since then. Old ride is an 08 rockhopper pro disc. I also have an old mountain cycle rumble that I never ride. Anyway today I bought a Marin team Marin 2. Super happy with the purchase but have only ridden it in the shop so far. Lol. I’d ridden a few bikes over the last 6 months in my search but this one was the one. I love the build on this bike. Not sure I’d upgrade anything other than pedals. Anyway, nearing 50 years old, I’m back. 
only pic I have so far.
Link to Marin website for anyone interested in this "down country" wonder bike....
https://www.marinbikes.com/ca/bikes/2022-team-marin-2
only pic I have so far.
Link to Marin website for anyone interested in this "down country" wonder bike....
https://www.marinbikes.com/ca/bikes/2022-team-marin-2
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01-26-22, 08:22 PM
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Congrats it looks like a well spec'd bike, for me it would be pedals and grips for sure but I hate round grips. I love Fox and they spec'd a fine fork but with the shiny bits the Manitou R7 Pro (with the polished aluminum crown) would have really looked killer on this. Maybe also a polished aluminum stem or bar but overall simple understated but all the right stuff or at least decent enough for a stock bike.
You should have fun on that and if you don't you can donate it to me
You should have fun on that and if you don't you can donate it to me
01-26-22, 08:48 PM
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The only upgrade I would consider is a front wheel.
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01-27-22, 08:29 AM
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Nice bike! Didn't even know Marin made these.
Idea on grips, if you like squishy style grips, Dread Lock's are really nice!
Idea on grips, if you like squishy style grips, Dread Lock's are really nice!
01-27-22, 08:29 AM
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A front wheel is a great idea! Especially since I never did master manuals.
The quick pic without wheel is a product of the life of an old daddy to a 5 year old. lol I walked in the door with new bike in hand and was accosted to play star wars, get hugs etc so took a quick pic before even bringing the wheel in. Then put it in the basement and engaged daddy mode. Unfortunately where I live we've had abut 4 feet of snow and temperatures around -30 lately so I don't expect to be out on it soon. But at least it's home and my search is over.
The quick pic without wheel is a product of the life of an old daddy to a 5 year old. lol I walked in the door with new bike in hand and was accosted to play star wars, get hugs etc so took a quick pic before even bringing the wheel in. Then put it in the basement and engaged daddy mode. Unfortunately where I live we've had abut 4 feet of snow and temperatures around -30 lately so I don't expect to be out on it soon. But at least it's home and my search is over.
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01-27-22, 08:58 PM
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A front wheel is a great idea! Especially since I never did master manuals.
The quick pic without wheel is a product of the life of an old daddy to a 5 year old. lol I walked in the door with new bike in hand and was accosted to play star wars, get hugs etc so took a quick pic before even bringing the wheel in. Then put it in the basement and engaged daddy mode. Unfortunately where I live we've had abut 4 feet of snow and temperatures around -30 lately so I don't expect to be out on it soon. But at least it's home and my search is over.
The quick pic without wheel is a product of the life of an old daddy to a 5 year old. lol I walked in the door with new bike in hand and was accosted to play star wars, get hugs etc so took a quick pic before even bringing the wheel in. Then put it in the basement and engaged daddy mode. Unfortunately where I live we've had abut 4 feet of snow and temperatures around -30 lately so I don't expect to be out on it soon. But at least it's home and my search is over.
01-28-22, 07:06 PM
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01-30-22, 10:59 AM
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Welcome back... and nice ride!
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