New for cross-country racers is a hardtail mountain bike called Indian Fire Trail, which has been released by Marin Bikes for 2012. While affordable, this mountain bike is built from a high-quality triple-butted 6066 aluminum frame combined with components from leading brands.

What makes the Indian Fire Trail a lightweight and incredibly responsive racing bike is its amazing combination, aSRAM drivetrain and Fox Shox fork, which comes with lockout, air spring preload, and rebound adjustment.

With the 2012 Marin Indian Fire Trail Hardtail Mountain Bike, having a reliable cross-country companion does not have to be expensive. Other features include a WTB Silverado Comp saddle and Formula RX front and rear brakes.
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Designed with serious mountain bike riders in mind, the new Eldridge is another cycling machine that Marin Cycles can take pride in for 2012. Ride is made more responsive while reducing the weight of the bike with the new triple-butted Hydro 2 tubing.

In order to put the rider in the most advantageous position, this hydrolight high-performance hardtail is designed with an impressive performance geometry. This provides the rider with the maximum energy transfer when climbing and reliable stability when descending.

Riders can enjoy a higher level of cycling experience through the 2012 Marin Eldridge Grade Mountain Bike. Indeed, the Eldridge Grade is the ideal machine for riders who are looking for an experience on the trail that features something extra special.

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For 2012, Marin Bikes has redesigned two of its mountain bikes, which are the Mount Vision XM6 and XM7 models. The major change in the bikes is the brand new frameset. Both of the bikes have a 6061 aluminum main frame and swing arm.

Both models are reliable mountain bikes. Ascents and descents are both comfortably tackled by the XM6, which is a certified do-it-all machine. For those who enjoy uphill pounding, the XM7 guarantees efficient pedaling position from its supreme stability.

For speed and terrain management, the 2012 Marin Mount Vision XM6 and XM7 Mountain Bikes use Quad Link 3.0 140mm suspension system. The XM6 has Fox Float RL rear shocks with lockout and rebound adjustment while the XMS has Fox Float RP2 with rebound adjustment and dual position ProPedal lever.

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An excellent machine for those who enjoy everyday riding around town is the Bridgeway, a new hybrid bike released by Marin for 2012. With a simple seven-speed drive train and an adequate gear range, this commuter bike can powerfully tackle both calm paths and sharp city streets.

Without increasing the weight, the strength of the bike was enhanced by the hydroformed top and down tubes of its 6061 aluminum frame. It also features shaped seatstays for flex resistance, which in turn, makes pedaling even more efficient.

Very versatile, the 2012 Marin Bridgeway Hybrid Bike is perfect for riders who are into various types of rides. When full stopping power and controlled deceleration are required, the bike has linear-pull brakes to provide it while at slow speeds. Stability is guaranteed by its wide tires.

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For 2011, Marin introduces the CXR Team 29er, upgraded Attack Trail and Mount Vision models. The CXR Team is marin’s top end full carbon bike made from CXR-T3 carbon construction technique. The tubes are bonded after being formed and mitred with the carbon material to make the strength to weight ratio better. 2011 CXR Team will feature Formula R1 brakes, Shimano XTR groupset and Fox F-32 fork.

As for the 2011 Attack Trail, it now has a new forged one-piece bottom bracket with ISCG 05 mounts. It also has tapered headtube and 150mm travel. It still comes with the Quad Link 2.0 suspension system. Its high-end model the 6.9, comes with Fox Float 36 RLC fork, Maxxis Ardent tires and Fulcrum Red wheels. It also has SRAM X7/X9 components and Avid Elixir R brakes.

The 2011 Mount Vision gets updated with a tubeset that boasts of straighter lines and hydroformed tubes….

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If your at Eurobike next week, the new 2011 Marin Rift Zone will be on display, but we have a early look here.

The Marin 2011 Rift Zone adds some changes to the frame. Instead of the curved top tube, it will now flow straight. Other changes are to the shock mounts, and the swingarm’s loses some weight. From the two pictures, colorways available are white/blue and white/green. More information coming soon.

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During a Canadian downhill race, it was publicly broadcast that the Marin DH took two wins along the way and just faded in hibernation. The Marin DH has been undergoing a lot of changes and development as far as engineering designs are concerned. Coming out of the blue, Marin has recently introduced the Quad DH 2011 at the Crankworx mountain bike festival in Whistler, Canada.

Appearing like a supercharged Quake, the bike is designed to survive and win world cup downhill races. Three years in development, born out of the efficient Quad linkage set up found on all other Marin bikes, the Quad DH bears a whopping 250mm of travel.

Instead of the straight 1.5in tube, its frame is hydroformed with a tapered headtube. It also features a modular replacement dropout system allowing you to fit any type of axle system of your choice and varied sizes are available.

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