Marin Pine Mountain 1 27.5+ Hardtail Bike 2019 40% off - $1350 shipped @ Chain Reaction Cycles Black Friday

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Solid deal on a good steel hardtail - like a Jeep Wrangler of mountain bikes. Can hit all the trails a dually can manage with nice 38mm internal rims= traction galore with these tyres. Chuck a rim protector on the back, grab some tubeless sealant and away you go. Only downside is the 141x9mm QR hub, which narrows your wheel upgrade options. But for this price the components are great - Recon fork is very and solid, SLX groupset and good low-mid Shimano brakes.

Here's the official blurb:

Marin Pine Mountain 1 27.5+ Hardtail Bike

Take your trail riding and bike packing adventure cycling to the next level with the Marin Pine Mountain hardtail. It features an immensely durable and responsive steel frame and is equipped with top level components to ensure you get the most from every ride. This steed rolls aboard large volume plus tyres and is equipped with a 1x11 Shimano SLX drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes. This combo enables you to soar up the steepest climbs, across the top and blast down the other side of the largest mountains with remarkable agility, momentum and grip.
RockShox Recon RL Suspension Forks and Vee Crown Gem 2.8" Plus Tyres

Prepared for any mountain adventure, this gravity-assassin carves with pace, grip and traction through the roughest terrain thanks to its huge volume 2.8" Vee tyres. Plus, with 120mm of RockShox suspension travel at its helm, it tracks with confidence-inspiring control while its Marin finishing kit ensures the utmost comfort and reliability in all weather conditions.

All Marin bikes on Chain Reaction Cycles are covered by a 2 year warranty. Proof of purchase is necessary.

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  frondono on 01/11/2019 - 10:51

  This would be a little bit better.

  https://decathlon.com.au/products/rockrider-xc-500-27-5-moun…?

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    Phoebus on 01/11/2019 - 10:58

    That's cheap aluminium. Titanium or steel or go home

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      no not me on 01/11/2019 - 12:40

      +1

      Nothing wrong with aluminium. Only advantages of steel are repairability and aesthetic (but that's preference).

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    Lineone on 01/11/2019 - 11:46

    +1

    Not a 27.5+ bike, less fork travel and for me, shipping is more expensive.

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    dec1an on 01/11/2019 - 12:09

    Interesting. Shorter but better fork, marginally better brakes (but harder to adjust and service I think), no mounting points for adventure riding, harsher ride with the alu frame, worse tyres.
    If you're more XC focused and don't plan to do any bikepacking, it looks like a good deal

    The reviews are pretty good:
    https://www.decathlon.co.uk/en/pageReviews?productId=8405438…

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  first in line on 01/11/2019 - 11:53

  +1

  Good bikepacking bike. Check out all the mounting points

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    dec1an on 01/11/2019 - 12:03

    Yep - loads of cage mounts! Super handy for stove fuel, water and other stuff.

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  thedriver on 03/11/2019 - 21:28

  Review here - https://www.bikeride.com/marin-pine-mountain/

  12 reasons to buy
  The Pine Mountain is littered with bosses and eyelets - for racks and bottles galore.
  Many riders found the Pine Mountain to be a good value buy.
  SRAM GX gears shift well and keep the chain from slapping. Reviewers said the 10-speed cassette offered plenty of range.
  Owners loved the steel tubing, saying it was comfortable, robust, light, stiff and soaked up bumps.
  Connoisseurs enjoyed the retro simplicity of the Pine Mountain.
  Shimano M445 Hydraulic brakes proved dependable for trail-riders.
  Looks, detailing and color options were described as considered and attractive.
  The Pine Mountain easily handled snowy conditions, with fat 3.0 tires
  Components were considered good quality and value.
  External cabling was easy to repair, especially when travelling.
  This steed served owners very well as a bikepacking bike.
  Owners found that this rig climbed well, despite its weight.

  7 reasons not to buy
  With its massive plus-size tires, this is a somewhat heavy bike.
  Trail-riders found the Pine Mountain to be a bit more nervous on the descents.
  Quick-release wheels detracted from handling accuracy for some, who would’ve preferred thru-axles.
  There is no dropper-post on the Pine Mountain 1s and 2s.
  Compared to a suspension rig, it was less confidence in loose conditions.
  Some owners felt that the top-tube should be longer for trail applications.
  One expert noticed rubbing from the front disc when the bike was really pressured.

  Bottom line
  This was a new kind of bike for many owners and reviewers, who found it lively, simple and immensely fun. Rigid models do require a more focused riding style (than front shocks), when tackling rough and technical terrain. Then again, the rigidity allows for long bikepacking and touring travails. Compared with the competition, it’s a cut-price option. With this supple steel chassis, you’ll be soaking up the bumps and sunshine all day.

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    dec1an on 05/11/2019 - 09:51

    That looks like a really useful site, but it's mashed together a few different models in the review there - this model doesn't have a rigid fork, for example.