Hey, another new guy!

Hardtail_Marin
Hardtail_Marin Posts: 6
edited March 2008 in MTB beginners
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??
:D
2006 Marin Northside Trail
Rockshox Tora 318 Air
Shimano XTR Mechs
Hope Skewers and Seatpost clamp

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  • prophet_1000
    prophet_1000 Posts: 307
    Hey there Alex

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

    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!
    www.27gears.com

    Sore ribs.................I must start walking the trail 1st before steep descents into the unknown!
  • cunning-stunt
    cunning-stunt Posts: 614
    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 :wink:
    Welcome fella :D
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    Dot 4 in the eye hurts. Trust me
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,606
    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
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • batch78
    batch78 Posts: 1,320
    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 :lol::lol:

    In all seriousness though they are some very nice bikes.

    Hope you enjoy.
  • HixX
    HixX Posts: 90
    I love my indian fire trail and my pine mountain, it just needs some more modern parts for it.
    Oohhh me legs hurt !!
  • Hardtail_Marin
    Hardtail_Marin Posts: 6
    cheers guys, sounds like there are a few smart people on here :lol:

    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!)

    ????
    2006 Marin Northside Trail
    Rockshox Tora 318 Air
    Shimano XTR Mechs
    Hope Skewers and Seatpost clamp
  • dirtbiker100
    dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    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
    abbots_mike Posts: 280
    it's taken cheesey more than 20 hours to notice this post, i am truly amazed. :lol:

    ride a scott, but love the look of the Indian Fire Trails
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1679217/
  • Hardtail_Marin
    Hardtail_Marin Posts: 6
    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" :lol: 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...
    2006 Marin Northside Trail
    Rockshox Tora 318 Air
    Shimano XTR Mechs
    Hope Skewers and Seatpost clamp
  • bikeperson45
    bikeperson45 Posts: 415
    I thought cheesy would of replyed ages ago too.... Where is he?
    Me like trials biking me do
  • dirtbiker100
    dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    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" :lol: 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
    :D

    leftys are alright forks and you'd have to buy a new hub anyway for "normal" forks
  • Hardtail_Marin
    Hardtail_Marin Posts: 6
    sorry, im getting myself confused.. i meant the mount vision

    looking at to many different bikes!!!!!!! :lol::lol:
    2006 Marin Northside Trail
    Rockshox Tora 318 Air
    Shimano XTR Mechs
    Hope Skewers and Seatpost clamp
  • Hardtail_Marin
    Hardtail_Marin Posts: 6
    and i LOVE the new rocksprings.. i need some money!!!
    2006 Marin Northside Trail
    Rockshox Tora 318 Air
    Shimano XTR Mechs
    Hope Skewers and Seatpost clamp
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    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 :lol::lol:
  • dirtbiker100
    dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    Hardtail_Marin wrote:
    sorry, im getting myself confused.. i meant the mount vision

    looking at to many different bikes!!!!!!! :lol::lol:
    ahhh yeah thats a tasty bike for sure :D 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 :lol::lol:
    its a little hard not to notice :wink:
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    :oops:
  • teacherman
    teacherman Posts: 454
    Nah, don't be embarrased Cheesey. We all enjoy reading how you empty your bank account :lol: and drooling over the results :wink:
    I hate it when people say David Beckham's stupid...its not like anyone ever says: 'Stephen Hawking - he's s**t at football.' Paul Calf
  • cunning-stunt
    cunning-stunt Posts: 614
    Cheesey wrote:
    Welcome my man.... to bike radar (AKA Marin Appreciation Society)

    Let's start that one up :wink:
    Cheesey wrote:
    I am shocked that my movement's re: marin are that studied :lol::lol:

    Better than bowel movements..
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    Dot 4 in the eye hurts. Trust me
  • big_southern_jesse
    big_southern_jesse Posts: 729
    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 :lol::lol:

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

    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! :D
    Proved by testing to be faster than a badger.
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