Soldato
Hi there,
Admittedly, I do not know all that much on MTB bikes. More of a road bike kinda guy. But want to get off the beaten track occasionally on hard packed gravel and a few muddy, gravel trails.
I saw this Marin Rock Springs Elite for $999, (I live in the USA) heavily discounted from $1850 and well, went in for the impulse buy and bought it.. (mail order waiting on delivery)
http://www.crosslakesales.com/collections/wheelsets/products/2012-marin-rock-springs-elite
I like the manufacturer, Marin and have owned a couple of their urban bikes in the past. (Point Reyes and Novato's) and have been very pleased with them.
I know Fox is a decent brand of Forks, looked at the Evolutions and they would normally cost around $500, so i guess that makes them intermediate level ? . Also Sram makes excellent road groupsets. I know at $1800 its probably nothing like what some of you guys spend.
Just be interested in hearing other opinions on this bike. Given I'm learning. A hardtail bike is perfect for what i'll be using it for, on gravel roads. No rocks here so no need for a full suspension bike. The bike fits my needs.
More concerned why i can't find any info on it, on the Marin website under their archive, or why its so heavily discounted. Hopefully its just cos its a 2012... and things have changed in that now everything is 29" wheels, and carbon frames, with internal cables as appose to external.
Personally I prefer the look of 26" wheels.
Anyway just curious and happy to hear other peoples opinions that know more about MTB than me.
Thanks in advance.
Here are the specs
COMPONENTS:
Frame: Marin Hydro HT - 6061 Aluminum Hardtail, 1-1/8" straight headtube, English Threaded BB shell
Fork: Fox Float Evolution Series, Rebound Adjust, Lockout
Wheelset Mavic Crossride 26", Normal QR, Clincher tubed
Crankset SRAM X7 GXP triple
Shifters SRAM X7 3 x 10
Brakeset Avid Elixir 5 levers/calipers, 180mm/160mm F/R 6-bolt rotors
Front Derailleur SRAM X7 Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur SRAM X9
Cassette SRAM PC-1070 11-36t
Saddle WTB Silverado
Seatpost Marin Alloy, 30.9mm
Stem Marin Alloy 6061 3D forged, 31.8mm
Handlebars Marin 2014 Alloy, 31.8
Seatpost Clamp Marin Alloy, QR
Tires Continental X-King 26 x 2.2"
Grips Marin Lock on
Chain: KMC 10s
Headset FSA, internal 1-1/8"
Admittedly, I do not know all that much on MTB bikes. More of a road bike kinda guy. But want to get off the beaten track occasionally on hard packed gravel and a few muddy, gravel trails.
I saw this Marin Rock Springs Elite for $999, (I live in the USA) heavily discounted from $1850 and well, went in for the impulse buy and bought it.. (mail order waiting on delivery)
http://www.crosslakesales.com/collections/wheelsets/products/2012-marin-rock-springs-elite
I like the manufacturer, Marin and have owned a couple of their urban bikes in the past. (Point Reyes and Novato's) and have been very pleased with them.
I know Fox is a decent brand of Forks, looked at the Evolutions and they would normally cost around $500, so i guess that makes them intermediate level ? . Also Sram makes excellent road groupsets. I know at $1800 its probably nothing like what some of you guys spend.
Just be interested in hearing other opinions on this bike. Given I'm learning. A hardtail bike is perfect for what i'll be using it for, on gravel roads. No rocks here so no need for a full suspension bike. The bike fits my needs.
More concerned why i can't find any info on it, on the Marin website under their archive, or why its so heavily discounted. Hopefully its just cos its a 2012... and things have changed in that now everything is 29" wheels, and carbon frames, with internal cables as appose to external.
Personally I prefer the look of 26" wheels.
Anyway just curious and happy to hear other peoples opinions that know more about MTB than me.
Thanks in advance.
Here are the specs
COMPONENTS:
Frame: Marin Hydro HT - 6061 Aluminum Hardtail, 1-1/8" straight headtube, English Threaded BB shell
Fork: Fox Float Evolution Series, Rebound Adjust, Lockout
Wheelset Mavic Crossride 26", Normal QR, Clincher tubed
Crankset SRAM X7 GXP triple
Shifters SRAM X7 3 x 10
Brakeset Avid Elixir 5 levers/calipers, 180mm/160mm F/R 6-bolt rotors
Front Derailleur SRAM X7 Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur SRAM X9
Cassette SRAM PC-1070 11-36t
Saddle WTB Silverado
Seatpost Marin Alloy, 30.9mm
Stem Marin Alloy 6061 3D forged, 31.8mm
Handlebars Marin 2014 Alloy, 31.8
Seatpost Clamp Marin Alloy, QR
Tires Continental X-King 26 x 2.2"
Grips Marin Lock on
Chain: KMC 10s
Headset FSA, internal 1-1/8"
