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San Quentin 29" 3

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  • Original price : $3,199
  • Suspension: Marzocchi Bomber Z2
  • Wheel Size: 29"
  • Frame: Aluminum
  • Size Range: S, M, L, XL

Dirt jump DNA with all the speed and roll-over of 29" wheels. The San Quentin 3 29 is the top dog in the SQ 29 family. We’ve worked tirelessly to create the very best-specced San Quentin 29 ever but still kept the price tag down to earth and in reach of everyone. Marzocchi Z2 fork? Check. Tektro 4-piston brakes and 12-speed drivetrain? TranzX dropper post? You got it. FSA cranks, Maxxis rubber and plenty of kick-ass Marin kit? Abso-freakin-lutely.

Key upgrades over the San Quentin 2 29":

  • Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork
  • Shimano Deore wide-range 12-speed drivetrain
  • Tektro Slate EVO 4-piston brakes
  • Maxxis Assegai tubeless compatible tires

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Specifications

  • Frame

    All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, 12x148mm Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB

  • Front Suspension

    Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Axle, 44mm Offset

  • Rim

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

  • Hub Rear

    Shimano FH-TC500, 148x12, MicroSpline Freehub Body, Centerlock Disc, 32H

  • Hub Front

    Shimano HF-MT410B, 110x15mm, Disc

  • Spokes Nipples

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    Maxxis Assegai, 29 x 2.5" MAXX TERRA, EXO Casing, Tubeless Compatible

  • Derailleur Rear

    Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SGS

  • Derailleur Front

    -

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-6100IR

  • Crankset

    FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

  • Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo 73mm BSA

  • Chain

    KMC X-12 Silver and Black

  • Cassette

    SunRace, 12-Speed, MicroSpline, 10-51T

  • Brakes Front

    TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic, Resin Pads, 203mm Rotor

  • Brakes Rear

    TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pads, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake Levers

    TRP Slate EVO, I-Spec EV Compatible

  • Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

  • Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

  • Grips

    Marin Grizzly Lock On

  • Headset

    FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

  • Seatpost

    TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M 150mm Travel, Size L-XL 170mm Travel, 30.9mm

  • Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

  • Pedals

    Marin Oso OE Flat

  • Extras

    -

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

San Quentin 29" 3 geometry diagram
S M L XL
Stack 632 636 645 650
Reach 422 450 470 500
Headtube Angle 64° 64° 64° 64°
Headtube Length 115 120 125 130
Seattube Angle 77° 77° 77° 77°
Seattube Length 330 380 410 420
Toptube Effective 568 596 619 650
BB Height 316 316 316 316
BB Drop 50 50 50 50
Chainstay 430 430 430 430
Wheelbase 1182 1212 1236 1268
Standover Height 650 683 688 695
Fork Offset 44 44 44 44
SeatPost Diameter 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 35 35 35 35
Crank Length 170 170 170 170

All lengths in millimeters

Reviews

The San Quentin 3 would be an excellent gateway into the sport for the rider that's eager to progress, but also doesn't want to completely drain their savings account on a bike. It'd also make a great second bike for anyone that's looking to mix things up by spending time on a hardtail - it's a great way to sharpen skills that may have been dulled by rear suspension. Overall, the San Quentin's versatility is its biggest strength; the fact that it's not that hardcore of a hardtail is part of what makes it so good.

A value-packed hardtail that can kick the crap out of a lot of full suspension bikes that cost two to three times as much in a lot of different areas...

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