I haven't seen this model this cheap before.
1x9 drivetrain. 27.5" tyres. Hydraulic disc brakes.
All the specs are on the site, but this seems like plenty of hardtail for the money.
All sizes available and 2 colours at time of posting.
2023 Marin San Quentin 1 Hardcore Hardtail Mountain Bike $749 + Delivery (Was $1499) @ Bikes Online
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Says 1x11 part way down. Must be a typo.
Of course it's entry level. Still a great price, though.
nah looks to be 9 speed
Microshift SL-M9195-R, 9-Speed, With Bearings
Cassette
SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-46TChain
KMC X-9Yep. The San Quentin 2 is 1x11.
well it is sub 1K
It's a great frame the fork is garbage but put a pike on there and you are good t go the 1x9 is usable brakes are ordinary.
Just upgrade the drive train etc when it wears out.
Better to pay a bit more for better spec if the budget allows, but it can quickly be a lot more $.Yes you would pay almost this much for a frame only of this standard. Good buy.
Idk for $599 you can get similar specs (with 1x12 speed and 29er) from anaconda. Hard to see how this Marin was ever worth $1499.
https://www.anacondastores.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/…
Fluid bikes are pretty trash. Build quality just isn't there. Plus it's just a general purpose mountain bike. The Marin is a XC bike. Apples and oranges really.
Plus flush any potential future resale down the toilet with your Fluids
Correct.
Oh absolutely, but in my mind any half decent mountain bike is suitable for XC.
I meant to simply compare the specs at RRP. If the Marin wasn't discounted then buying the fluid and transferring the parts to a decent frame (eg ns eccentric, or used) would be a viable option for those who can.
NS Eccentric rocks. I transferred parts from a more expensive frame with warranty issues and love it.
Having said that, most people looking at a cheap Marin or Fluid aren’t going to have the ability to transfer frame parts, so I’d say the Marin is a better buy as has more capable geo if they really get into mtb and want to move above easy green grade.
because marin is a respectable bike brand…and anaconda is anaconda
I'd pay the extra $150 for the Marin over the Fluid any day
But would you pay the 1500 for the Marin over the Fluid?
Think i'd buy 2 Fluids to trash with $300 change
Also, Anaconda takes the piss with their pricing. I've literally never seen that bike for sale at it's "regular" price. It's literally always heavily discounted. They're playing games.
Bikes online use the same pricing model as Anaconda for their bikes these days. They always have something on sale with huge discounts. You'd be silly to pay RRP at either.
They do have regular sales but it's nothing like Anaconda where 365 days of the year you can get an apparently $1600 bike for $600.
the anaconda 29er i got had air forks and the upper tube is aluminium which surprised me for the $599 i paid ….different model to your link …..even had deore running gear …. bought it supplement my canondale carbon synapse and canondale quick disc 1 …..
The X3 is the only model worth looking at. Not sure if it's on sale. Look for atleast 4 pot brakes not 2.
I'd recommend a giant talon 2 over this bike.
I’ve got an Ibis Ripley with two pot brakes and they rock. Four pots are total overkill for most people on here.
A talon 2 is for a very different purpose, as I'm sure you're aware. Also at least a few hundred more than this. 2 pot brakes are completely fine for anyone buying is this price range.
This is an aggressive hardtail you can ride this on almost anything with a decent fork. Brakes can be swapped cost-effectively. Talon 2 has nothing on this frame.
talon 2 2022 is $709 and in coming weeks will be had for $600.
Alu frames are alu frames.. they're not carbon..
A brake upgrade would be $190 back and $120 front.
You'd not even consider upgrading fork in this budget of bike. Many wouldn't even be compatible.
The Marin has a standard 15x110 boost fork with tapered steerer, so should be pretty easy to swap out.
The bigger problem is if you swap out the fork, it brings it into the 1k hardtail category.The Talon 2 has no information on fork/frame.
It looks like a standard tapered steerer but I suspect it isn't boost.Frames aren’t even close to being the same. Geometry on the Marin is more modern than a Talon. Talon’s are designed for riding bike paths, not serious mtb tracks.
My son has this frame it is great and not a budget frame, the other parts are budget but if you have other components lying around like I did it can be a great buy. I swapped fork (it's a standard headtube no issues), brakes and wheels that I had spare and the bike is great. Aluminium frames are not all equal you can buy a whole aluminum bike for $200, or just the frame for thousands if you want.
Wow. Interesting take…and nope!
Could i get away with riding this on road for fun/exercise?
You could buy I'd suggest there's better options.
Look for a bike with a rigid fork. The money you'll save can then be spent on a nice drivetrain and good brakes.
Any bike suggestions for fun/exercise including the added drivetrain and good brakes?
On road or off road?
@wombat81: On road. I would like your opinions on what to look out for if you suggest there are better options
@Agrim: I know very little about on road options, sorry. But tell us your budget, I'm sure someone will be able to suggest something.
@wombat81: You may have misinterpreted me. I was kinda looking for a mountain bike that could be used as a fun/exercising NOT a Road bike.
@Agrim: Something like this but only size S is available.
https://www.bikesonline.com.au/polygon-heist-x2-hybrid-bike
Edit: not as good as the 2020 Aldi bikes but those days are long gone thanks to COVID price hikes.
@Agrim: this is ok but not great deal due to the running gear, as fun exercise bike but it’s heavier than a flat bar road bike and the gearing won’t get you as fast a ride if you are on roads and bike paths ….. if it’s roads and paths get a flat bar road bike, it’s what i ride more than my drop bar road bike or my mountain bike …. i have lots of paved bike paths …..
@garage sale: second this. By mountain bike @Agrim do you want a traditional MTB as in knobby tyres & suspension, or do you mean a flat bar bike? For paved cycleways etc, a flat bar road bike or hybrid is ideal as you don't carry the extra weight and rolling resistance of knobby tyres.
Thanks to disc brakes, a lot of hybrids now accommodate quite wide tyres which makes them suitable for some gravel/unsealed roads.
@ShoeyAU: Yeah a CX/entry level road bike with flat or xc pedals would be ideal. Good clearance for bigger tyres, I've got a giant defy and the fork clearance is great. Could probably put 50 mils on it, maybe 40. Look up endurance geometry, gravel is new and expensive but same kind of thing.
@ShoeyAU: What do you suggest I should look into with around $500-$600 budget with a flat bar road bike? Thanks for all the advice btw.
@Agrim: I quite like the Marin that @qwerty-4321 posted below. Reputable frame maker, hydraulic disc & 1x drivetrain. At this price point I'd have also looked at Decathlon & Reid, but Marin wins over those.
With bigger brands like Trek & Giant, at this price point they would usually only have cable discs so hydraulics is a plus.
Absolutely. Those extra wide tyres will provide you extra friction for a good workout!
Get a belt drive bike with nexus integrated hub. quiet, no maintenance.
The parts are pretty ordinary. Would expect at least a low-end Shimano Deore drivetrain for this price. The tektro brakes are OK but if I remember right it is impossible to find a bleed kit for them. Nice level of travel on the front fork though.
Looks like a good entry level bike but not a fantastic deal. The Aldi 29er from 2020 was a great deal.
Let me just fire up my time machine
decent aldi 29er for under 400 is a thing of the past….last offering they had was a serious downgrade and not even worth considering
So there's been 1 better deal in history so this is a bad deal? Ok
the components and look was good but i took the Aldi bike back to store. the frame was like rubber - no rigidity.
I wish they would put thru axle on the back, not quick release
Yes the main weakness on this frame, having said that I don't really notice it much. I notice the lack of travel at the back a lot more!
the through axle vs quick release is why some models are cheap ….i’m noticing more are going through axle with newer stock …..
do you guys think it is an overkill for daily ride + occasional bush trail with kids?
Looking for something sturdy to haul my 110kg of goodness.thanks!
It would probably be ok. But the drivetrain isn't ideal for road riding.
Something like a Trek Marlin 4 or a Giant Talon 4, which should both end up cheaper than this once you pay for delivery, might be a better option.
https://www.trekbikes.com/au/en_AU/bikes/mountain-bikes/cros…
thanks for replying man! shipping looks free for orders over 100, so the bike comes at $749, which is on par with the options you linked. What is with the drive train that makes you consider this bike not ideal for road driving?
Shipping is coming up at over $100 for me. The 1x drivetrain is is focused on slower speed eg hill climbing, rough terrain and tight trails. The 2x is better for flatter ground with some higher speed gears.
But like I said, it'd probably be fine.
You could use this calculator if you want to see the gear range. The wider the range the more versatile:
https://www.omnicalculator.com/sports/bike-gear-calculator
Not having the front derailleur makes it easier to maintain though, one less thing that you need to adjust. Don't need to worry about the chain rubbing on the derailleur.
@jumpypotato53: I'm really not that sophisticated to understand what difference the gear range makes unfortunately. Mainly trying to understand which size to go for, L or XL. I'm 184cm so site says it is XL. However I do like to sit comfortably with both feet on the ground, not really looking for the height when only one foot could be reliably placed on ground and the butt is way up high, if that makes sense.
However I do like to sit comfortably with both feet on the ground, not really looking for the height when only one foot could be reliably placed on ground and the butt is way up high, if that makes sense.
You need to size the bike so that when you pedal, your leg is extended enough. The distance between the seat and the lowest pedal point is most of what makes a bike fit you (or not).
Your feet aren't touching the ground when you're travelling, this isn't really something you need to consider - you'll lift yourself forward off the seat anyway if you can't reach the ground. Don't worry about it.
Buy it to fit you when you're riding, not when you're stopping 👍
@Nom: Agree. If you can touch both feet comfortably while seating then your knees will suffer while you are pedalling.
@yoba: the L vs XL isn’t so much about height as you can easily adjust seat height .. it’s about top tube length and reach and how far forward the handle bars are and if you are sitting more upright or leaning forward …..
Talon 2: https://www.pushys.com.au/giant-talon-2-29inch-mtb-bike-phan…
Wait 2 weeks and you'll get one for $600.
Why do you think the price will drop further?
@bobkin: I guess he's thinking of eofy runout. May not be many sizes the longer you wait anyways.
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FYSHWICK, THORNLEIGH, ADELAIDEAnyway Giant is great value usually and a solid brand.
The talon 2 linked below is a good buy and having the hydraulic brakes is a big step up from the mechanical brakes on the talon 4. Talon 2 is also 2x drivetrain
hydraulic brakes are great, i’d never buy mechanical brakes again ….. and bleed kits are cheap if you are into DIY.
It generally will be sturdy enough if you keep your tyre pressures up and dont hit it at a wrong angle or something.
As with anything, give it a check for cracks etc. once in a while or if you suspect you damaged something.Something to be aware of is the Suntour XCM is a budget coil fork.
I'm not sure what weight range it is targetting, but from memory there isn't too much adjustment.
So potentially even with the preload maxed, you may be sitting low in the travel and bottom out more often then you'd like.
Ideally, you'll be able to visit a bike shop that stocks bikes with these coil forks and see how they sit with you.For daily ride, as long as you're not battling with cars on the road, and fine with taking things at a leisurely pace (~10-20kph), I find any 1x## drivetrain is generally enough.
Otherwise, definitely go for a 2x drivetrain for the higher gear range.i used to have 2x on my mountain bike, new one is 1x much prefer the 2x and have a feeling it’s a way for manufacturers to reduce costs rather than give me better ratios and easier shifting between gears …..
Although it looks nice, I dont care much about the speed and all that. Just need to get from A to B with comfort which means hills and bumps, one that can replace my short bus trips waiting 15 mins for one. Is this the bike?
bike shops like letting people try bikes … i know my local 99 bikes let’s people ride around the block …. take a few for a ride and see what style of bike you like …..comfort comes with wheel diameter the bigger the wheel the easier it rolls over bumps
Sure, at least go and look at a few and narrow it down. I think you mean the wider the tyre the more comfortable (noticeable in road bikes etc).
A hard tail MTB is probably still better value than road bikes, and would do the job.
I'm embarrassed though if I find one good and say no to buy online. Shops usually sell at RRP I think.
Just see what they can for ya
No this isn't the bike. It's not a great commuter it is for proper off road mountain biking. You could use it for commuting but it would not be efficient.
A gravel bike would be perfect but there is a pretty premium on those, new fad.
Would be other cheap flat bar roadbikes and stuff around - second hand is always a good option too.ahh I see. Also another cost on top of that is your mental health because of the anxiety of getting it robbed even though you have secured it. It feels like thieves can still snatch it just from watch how they do it online.
1x9 drivetrain*
Suntour XCM fork
Entry level hardtail.