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Marin Alpine Trail 7 Dual Suspension 29er Mountain Bike (size S) $2,399 Shipped @ Bicycles Online

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Marin Alpine Trail 7 Dual Suspension 29er Mountain Bike (size S) $2,399 Shipped @ Bicycles OnlineAffiliate
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CyberGenesys on 20/04/2020 - 00:16 bicyclesonline.com.au (1225 clicks)
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Cheap for the spec

Edit: Annoyingly only this price for the Small

Features;

  • 6061 aluminium frame with 150mm of travel and Marin’s MultiTrac suspension platform.
  • RockShox Yari RC, 29”, 160mm of travel, and Fast Black stanchions.
  • X-Fusion O2 PRO RXC rear shock.
  • Shimano SLX M7000, allowing a great balance of affordability and gear spread.
  • Tektro Orion, 4 Piston hydraulic disc brakes with F203mm/R180mm rotors.
  • 29" wheels feature Marin alloy double walled rims and Marin hubs with Boost spacing (110x15mm thru-axle front/148x12mm thru-axle rear).
  • Vee Tire Flow Snap, 29 x 2.6” tyre.
  • X-Fusion Maniac dropper post, 125mm on the small, 150mm on all other sizes.
  • Full internal cable routing through the front and rear triangle for the cleanest possible look

Bought mine in the last sale and have been pretty happy with it. Had a few early issues I had to solve myself.

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  • jv on 20/04/2020 - 00:57
    -1

    How much is it normally ?

    • jv on 20/04/2020 - 00:59
      +2

      Never mind, it's price was $2699

  • BigWorm on 20/04/2020 - 01:11
    +2

    $2,399 is for the small bike and large is $2,799 which is currently out of stock.
    I'm in search for a mountain bike but I have no clue if this is value for your $$$ or there's better out there :-S

    • Loopenip on 20/04/2020 - 02:49

      Oof, Aldi bikes were good value but you just missed out D:

      Sorry I can't help - I'm relatively new to MTB

      • RangaWal on 20/04/2020 - 08:23

        Still a few in stock at my local Aldi. I ride this more than my Giant Trance dual suspension. Great bike for the money.

    • eaddd87 on 20/04/2020 - 06:36

      Other option is to buy second hand better brand mtb from marketplace or mtb facebook groups. Or a demo bike sale from Bike stores. Trying out a demo would be good if you want to feel for it

      • ets27 on 20/04/2020 - 07:17
        +2

        I don't think getting a used one is a good thing if you don't know what you are buying. Might need services for fork, shock, new brakes, new bearings ecs..

        • eaddd87 on 20/04/2020 - 08:55
          +1

          Agree, but for this price bracket you can find a decent brand (2018 upwards models) bikes for sale, less ridden, selling due to upgrading, or simply change of interests.

    • franco cozzo on 20/04/2020 - 06:42

      but I have no clue

      …if that really is the case then you dont need a 2.5K dually…
      start off with a sub 1K hardtail…and see if you take to riding FIRST before you start dropping the big dollars on specialised bikes like this

    • ets27 on 20/04/2020 - 07:17

      have a look at the polygon siskiu D5 from the same website

    • garage sale on 20/04/2020 - 07:43
      +2

      this one is expensive because it’s dual suspension, front and rear, rather than hard tail which is front suspension only ….BIG difference in price with hard tail being much cheaper.

    • WARvault on 20/04/2020 - 09:50

      I bought a Reid Vice 1.0 for $566 with an eBay coupon. Only upgrade it needed immediately was pedals with steel pins. I call it my "minimum viable mountain bike". I could have spent more and got more, but as is the bike isn't the weakest link, my skills are. I wish I had shopped around for a single front cog arrangement and hydraulic brakes. Worth mentioning this is my second Reid, and the households fourth. The mens alloy bikes seem great, kids steel bikes are entirely adequate and the ladies steel bikes are a hot dumpster fire! I have tools, lubricants, etc… ready to go. Hope that helps

      • xpostmanx on 20/04/2020 - 12:16

        I have the same bike and report the same shortcomings. Wouldn't have minded a matching bidon cage with the bike too.

        • WARvault on 20/04/2020 - 12:32

          Haha! I got a green bottle cage for my birthday! But a matching set would have been ace. I also put a set of sheet plastic mud flaps for a fat-bike on. And a frame bag. And a mobile phone mount…

  • brotherfranciz on 20/04/2020 - 02:00

    Had a few early issues I had to solve myself.

    What were these early issues?

    • CyberGenesys on 20/04/2020 - 10:25

      I outlined them in the previos ozb post for this bike. In short, the front rotor arrived slightly bent and the rear spokes became extremely loose after a very short ride. I do all my own maintenance so I fixed it myself, but it is not something I would expect from a ready to ride bike at this price.

      More disapointing was the way bicyclesonline handled it which was to ignore me after 7-8 email to-and-back

  • Mannsy on 20/04/2020 - 03:34
    +5

    Man this costs almost as much as a mint wr450f I just got

    • hoverboardrider on 20/04/2020 - 04:44
      -1

      …but doesn't come with pedals so adding those might even it up on cost…

    • Dogsbreakfast on 20/04/2020 - 06:49
      +2

      And getting the dirtbike serviced by qualified mechanic is probably cheaper too.

    • ets27 on 20/04/2020 - 07:15

      …and?

    • Drogo on 20/04/2020 - 09:35
      -1

      Just goes to show how marked up push bike prices are. I could probably sell and make a profit on the pushbike I've had for 10+ years cause of the crazy boom in prices. It would easily cost double the price I paid.

      • Dancasper on 21/04/2020 - 07:47

        I'm not going down the wormhole of marked up bike prices (I agree with you btw) but if you're going to sell now, you definitely would make a profit. Everyone is buying bikes like crazy at the moment.

        I had an old beater that I used for the occasional milk run and it died the other day. Went to Anaconda on Sunday afternoon just for a look and there were two beaming salesman and an empty floor. I asked why they dont have bikes in stock and the response was "COVID" :)

        I'm after a secondhand bike up to $400 for the occasional spin up the shops and some offroad at the local park with my preteen kids (I'm 46 and this is my version of living on the edge). If you have one, let me know.

        • Drogo on 21/04/2020 - 08:54

          Sorry to hear about the bike! I'll be hanging on to mine as long as possible

          • Dancasper on 21/04/2020 - 22:18

            @Drogo: I just went to a Rebel store today and got the same story. I could not find any of their stores in Sydney that has bike stock left. This is crazy.

  • 777 on 20/04/2020 - 05:06
    +1

    $2,899.00 for my size

  • scuderiarmani on 20/04/2020 - 07:36

    This week I've had it in my mind to purchase a couple bikes, one with hopefully the ability to carry my 3yo.

    Any recommendations for places to go without spending this sorta money?

    I really can't see how I'll get much difference outta something at Big W or this, but I'm happy to hear peoples thoughts…. I probably lean mountain bikes despite use predominately being sealed roads.

    • first in line on 20/04/2020 - 07:40
      +3

      Try the Aldi bike, good bang for bucks

    • ilostnemo on 20/04/2020 - 07:49
      +5

      It’s like saying. I want a mobile phone and I’ve seen an iPhone but is there really much difference to the ones that Big W sell for $49.

      I bought A cheap bike $499 from Reid Cycles. It was great for 1.5 days then starting making a lot of noise. I took it back for a service and explained the issues. He was shocked that I was so picky.

      I ride everyday and everyday I hear cycles whiz straight past me and just hearing there gear shifts and the smoothness of the bikes make me envious.

      A good bike costs decent coin.

      If you are comfortable just buying something to get out there then BIg W wouldn’t be a bad choice as a starters bike, at least for the first day.

      • scuderiarmani on 20/04/2020 - 07:54
        +1

        Like I said…. To the average person, they don't need $2000 plus bikes, it's not a big deal.

        But that doesn't mean there's something that's not a happy medium.

        I've had plenty of bikes as a kid, but that over 20 years ago. I'm sure things have changed… I sure as hell didn't go get them serviced. I lived in rural areas and used them in places many would cringe…

        I don't plan on using this for commuting. Just the occasional weekend fun.

        Those Big W bikes I'm sure are better then the rubbish I used for 10-20 years.

      • Spam Service on 20/04/2020 - 08:55

        I bought A cheap bike $499 from Reid Cycles. It was great for 1.5 days then starting making a lot of noise. I took it back for a service and explained the issues. He was shocked that I was so picky.

        I paid $600 for a reid bike, and it's been great. The only issues I've had is that the gear changes are becoming a bit clunkier now, but that's because I've ridden it enough (several thousand kms) that the sprockets are getting a bit worn.

    • garage sale on 20/04/2020 - 07:54
      +4

      the big cost increases are in brakes as you move from caliper to mechanical disc to hydraulic disc brake.
      then the next cost is 8 speed rear vs 9 speed rear, you don’t just pay for the extra sprocket, 9 speed has narrower chain and is usually for better bikes so also comes with better derailleur.

      9 speed rear and hydraulic disc brakes is the minimum you want for enjoyable ride ….
      and if you are also carrying jnr, good gears makes it easier for gear shifts and hydraulic brakes are very comfortable to operate, one finger is all you need to work brake in crowded places.

      you would be looking at about $700.

      you see lots of caliper brake bikes 8 speed out for hard waste collection, you won’t see any 9 speed with disc brakes …..

    • enzso on 20/04/2020 - 09:07
      +1

      99 Bikes has a good range with bikes starting in the $400s. Look at their Merida bikes.

      • ilostnemo on 20/04/2020 - 10:42

        I’ve also been recommended 99 Bikes.

        Will be upgrading very soon.

        The clunks are now sounding like something is going to break very soon.

        • franco cozzo on 20/04/2020 - 11:01

          you probably need a new chain & gears tuned up. new shift cables will also be an idea if you have poor shifting and they show wear
          depending on the no. of chains youve gone thru maybe a cassette as well….worst case scenario a new crankset / front rings.
          no need to buy a new bike….all bikes require maintenance and consumables to be replaced regularly with wear & tear i.e. riding

  • craving on 20/04/2020 - 09:07
    -2

    Why won't they ever publish the weight? If Aldi can sell a 10Kg bike for $170, I'd expect a bike that costs this much to be well under 10kg.

    • franco cozzo on 20/04/2020 - 09:19
      +1

      youre crazy talkin.
      a. aldi never sold a sub 10kg bike for $170
      b. you wont get a sub 10kg DUALLY without spending serious dollars i.e. full carbon & very high end components

    • VestaCode on 20/04/2020 - 09:49
      +1

      The 10kg bike was a kids 24inch. My bro bought one for his kid. Decent bike. Fantastic for the price.

      • franco cozzo on 20/04/2020 - 10:02
        +1

        kids 24"? …yeh good chance thatll hit the sub 10kg requirement 🤣

  • VestaCode on 20/04/2020 - 11:15

    Spec for dollars, you'll struggle to find anything better value in a physical bike shop than what Bicycles Online have. I ride a 2018 Marin Rift Zone 2 from these guys. Cost me $2200. Anything with equivalent specs in a store would've coat over $3000. It's an amazing bike. I've even won a WA Gravity Enduro race on it earlier this year.

  • OverBought on 20/04/2020 - 11:17

    OP or anyone else, do you know what year this on-sale bike was released? It's less of a bargain if it is a 2017 bike with 2016 groupsets etc

    • CyberGenesys on 20/04/2020 - 12:13
      +1

      Released mid last year. It is labeled as the 2020 model.

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