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Marin Journal

  • The Logging Road Maze: A Gravel Rider’s Backyard Paradise

    4 min read

    Marin ambassador Lynnee Jacks on where and what she's been riding these last few months.     It’s been a wet winter on the Oregon Coast. Every attempt at a...

    Read About The Logging Road Maze
  • Marin's Comfort & Recreational Bikes - What They're All About

    3 min read

    What makes a Kentfield different from a Fairfax, and why a Stinson over a Dual Sport (or vice-versa), and just how cool is the Larkspur? Read on to learn about...

    Learn About Our Recreational Bikes
  • The Ultimate Kid's Bikes - Marin Coast Trail

    5 min read

    What's the Secret Recipe For the Ultimate Kid's Bike? Introducing the Marin Bikes Coast Trail With The Answer. Introducing the Marin Bikes Coast Trail Family There's no feeling in the...

    Learn About Marin Bikes Coast Trail
  • We've Added SRAM AXS To Marin Mountain Bikes

    6 min read

    Some exciting news: we've brought top-end, wireless electronic shifting to some of Marin's 2024 mountain bike models. But what makes SRAM AXS worth it, and why are we so stoked?...

    Read About SRAM AXS
  • Marin Alpine Trail E vs Marin Rift Zone E - What's The Difference?

    6 min read

    We now have two badass, trail-taming eMTBs in the Marin family, the Alpine Trail E and the Rift Zone E. But which one is right for you? Wait A Minute,...

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  • Should I Get a 27.5" or 29" Marin San Quentin Mountain Bike?

    7 min read

    The Marin San Quentin shreds the boundaries of the mountain bike genres - and it's available with 27.5" or 29" wheels. But which wheel size should you choose for your...

    Read About Marin San Quentin Mountain Bike Sizing
  • Why We’ve Included CushCore Tire Inserts With Marin Mountain Bikes

    7 min read

    CushCore - we love it and we've started to include it out of the box with a few of our mountain bikes. Here's everything you need to know about CushCore...

    Read About CushCore
  • Essential Upgrades For Your Affordable Mountain Bike Hardtail

    10 min read

    Bagged a new MTB and looking to squeeze the most out of it? Here's a few ideas for how to upgrade your hardtail mountain bike for even more fun. Welcome...

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  • The Marin Bobcat Trail: The best bang-for-your-buck hardtail mountain bike going

    7 min read

    The Marin Bobcat Trail might be the best affordable hardtail mountain bike in the biz. Let's find out exactly why we think it's the best hardtail mountain bike under $1000....

    Learn About The Marin Bobcat Trail