Hey, another new guy!

Hardtail_Marin

Hey Everyone, i've watched the site for a bit, now i'm joining in...

I'm Alex, im 15, i ride a 2006 marin northside trail with a Rockshox Tora 318 fork, XTR front and rear Mechs, and a few hope shiny bits:)


so anyone on here like marin??

prophet_1000

Hey there Alex

I like the Marin trail in Betws y Coed, Does that count?

Yes mate really like the new 08 Mount Vision

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... px?&id=837

Looks Awesome !!

Northside trail looks pretty good to!

cunning-stunt

Hardtail_Marin wrote:

so anyone on here like marin??

I'd face 18 angry chavs alone and unarmed to stop my Marin from being stolen
Welcome fella

daniel_b

Welcome HM,

yep Marin fan here too, the make seems to retain quite a high level of loyalty from the people who purchase their bikes.

I very nearly bought an Alpine Trail 06 this year, but decided to upgrade my palisades at the last minute.

91 Palisades has still to be resurrected.

Dan

batch78

Oh christ don't start them on about their Marins!

If it carries on we'll have to change the forum name, or maybe the WMB Arms could be, What Marin to Buy

In all seriousness though they are some very nice bikes.

Hope you enjoy.

HixX

I love my indian fire trail and my pine mountain, it just needs some more modern parts for it.

Hardtail_Marin

cheers guys, sounds like there are a few smart people on here

my first question 1)

If i was to have a rockshox fork with the 20mm Thru MAXLE what would i need to run my disks, rims etc with it??
i've been offered a great price on a argyle that i'm looking into, because i like to ride with my cousin lots around the jump parks (he's MAD!)

????

dirtbiker100

Hardtail_Marin wrote:

If i was to have a rockshox fork with the 20mm Thru MAXLE what would i need to run my disks, rims etc with it??

new hub is all really i think. could build your current rim onto it if its in good condition or maybe just buy a whole new wheel.

marin attack trail here and gonna get a marin quake 7.3 next month (both are 2007 models)

abbots_mike

it's taken cheesey more than 20 hours to notice this post, i am truly amazed.

ride a scott, but love the look of the Indian Fire Trails

Hardtail_Marin

well the story is:
my dad has a Cannondale f800 Lefty, and it's a medium frame, he doesnt like sitting in an "agresive XC" stance, and is currently being"persuaded" into buying himself a new marin alpine trail, and i can have the f800. i wont sell the northside trail for anything! (too many people on here regret selling their first and favorite bike)

however, i'm not too fond of the single sided lefty, and there would be a rockshox fork finding its way onto the bike...

bikeperson45

I thought cheesy would of replyed ages ago too.... Where is he?

dirtbiker100

bikeperson45 wrote:

I thought cheesy would of replyed ages ago too.... Where is he?

hmm i'm getting worried. is his marin radar broken?

Hardtail_Marin wrote:

and is currently being"persuaded" into buying himself a new marin alpine trail, and i can have the f800.

aren't the new marin alpine trails womens bikes? looks pretty girly to me: http://www.marin.co.uk/2008/images/1600/3824.jpg


leftys are alright forks and you'd have to buy a new hub anyway for "normal" forks

Hardtail_Marin

sorry, im getting myself confused.. i meant the mount vision

looking at to many different bikes!!!!!!!

Hardtail_Marin

and i LOVE the new rocksprings.. i need some money!!!

The Big Cheese

word up kids - I'm back and marinradar (pat pend) is now fully operational.

Welcome my man.... to bike radar (AKA Marin Appreciation Society)

I am shocked that my movement's re: marin are that studied

dirtbiker100

Hardtail_Marin wrote:

sorry, im getting myself confused.. i meant the mount vision

looking at to many different bikes!!!!!!!

ahhh yeah thats a tasty bike for sure would be what i'd want if i went more towards XC.

Cheesey wrote:

I am shocked that my movement's re: marin are that studied

its a little hard not to notice

The Big Cheese

:oops:

teacherman

Nah, don't be embarrased Cheesey. We all enjoy reading how you empty your bank account and drooling over the results

cunning-stunt

Cheesey wrote:

Welcome my man.... to bike radar (AKA Marin Appreciation Society)

Let's start that one up

Cheesey wrote:

I am shocked that my movement's re: marin are that studied

Better than bowel movements..

big_southern_jesse

Cheesey wrote:

word up kids - I'm back and marinradar (pat pend) is now fully operational.

Welcome my man.... to bike radar (AKA Marin Appreciation Society)

I am shocked that my movement's re: marin are that studied

Cheesey, it's a mix of shock, awe and jealousy!

Most of us live out our bike and bit dreams vicariously through you. It's not as good as having bought it myself, but reading your joy at each new purchase is nearly as good! It's always good to see someone pick a clear priority, and then just go for it!