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Sea Otter 2015| 30 years of Marin Bikes

24.04.2015
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Marin is celebrating their 30 year milestone with the release of the Marin Pine Mountain 1. A plus­size tubeless ready hardtail, the Pine Mountain features 27.5+ x 2.9” tires, and a 4130 butted chromoly steel frame and suspension fork. Featuring fender and rack eyelets as well as three bottle mounts, the frame is adventure ready: just strap on some bags and head out to the backcountry.

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The 30 year release is a special one for Marin, as it ties into the grand opening of the Marin Museum of Bicycling this June. Based in Fairfax, California, the museum will be the new home of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, which was formerly located in Crested Butte, Colorado.

As part of the release, Marin brought a collection of heritage bikes to the Sea Otter Classic. Though there were quite a few vintage bikes present, we took a closer look at a few hardtail and dual suspension models that stood out where the evolution of the line was clearly apparent.

The 1986 Madrone Trail is a classic example of the early mountain bike with its rigid fork and one piece bar/stem.
The 1986 Madrone Trail is a classic example of the early mountain bike with its rigid fork and one piece bar/stem.
Fast Forward four years to the Team Marin and we’re coming close to that classic Norba XC geometry, complete with the legendary game changing Rockshox Mag 21 fork.
Fast Forward four years to the Team Marin and we’re coming close to that classic Norba XC geometry, complete with the legendary game changing Rockshox Mag 21 fork.
A few years later dual suspension became part of the game and this 1993 Titanium FRS and its Manitou rear suspension upped the ante.
A few years later dual suspension became part of the game and this 1993 Titanium FRS and its Manitou rear suspension upped the ante.
The 1997 Marin Quake 5.0 featured a single pivot design and monocoque construction.
The 1997 Marin Quake 5.0 featured a single pivot design and monocoque construction.
Things have come a long way for Marin. This year Julia Hofmann is contesting the enduros with a 2015 Team Attack Trail, customized with her team spec.
Things have come a long way for Marin. This year Julia Hofmann is contesting the enduros with a 2015 Team Attack Trail, customized with her team spec.

Text & Pictures: Jason Van Horn

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