Got my bike stolen last weekend and looking for a pretty cheap replacement I can ride around to do chores in my neighbourhood. Anyone have any experience with this bike?
Marin makes solid budget bikes, and from this one very bad picture I can see:
* tires look good
* pedals have been upgraded
* saddle has been upgraded (though that’s not necessarily a good thing if you don’t like that saddle)
* frame bag added
Without looking closely at it, I’d say it’s worth the money as long as it fits you.
I’ve got a Kentfield 2 and it’s great. I love the more relaxed and upright geometry compared to the average sports hybrid. I upgraded to hydraulic brakes though as the mechanical ones are very lacking.
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Marin makes solid budget bikes, and from this one very bad picture I can see:
* tires look good
* pedals have been upgraded
* saddle has been upgraded (though that’s not necessarily a good thing if you don’t like that saddle)
* frame bag added
Without looking closely at it, I’d say it’s worth the money as long as it fits you.
Clearer pictures sorry
https://preview.redd.it/4zy7vy5njgzf1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81caf642de840839bd2aa7c1afa810d2302c0f4a
I’ve got a Kentfield 2 and it’s great. I love the more relaxed and upright geometry compared to the average sports hybrid. I upgraded to hydraulic brakes though as the mechanical ones are very lacking.