A 29er hardtail at an economical price!
For those not in the know, a 29er is a mountain bike with larger wheels. A traditional mountain bike has wheels 26" in diameter, while a 29er has larger 29" diameter wheels. It may sound like a new wheel size, but its really not. It uses the same rim size as a modern 700c road bike, however 700c mountain bike doesn't sound quite as interesting as a 29er mountain bike, so 29er it is!
Why 29" wheels? Larger tires roll faster, better over obstacles, have more traction, and offer more suspension. Its also something new and fun so you may as well try it.
Why A Gary Fisher Marlin? Its a great entry level 29er that offers Fishers proven G2 geometry that provides excellent bike handling in all conditions.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 15.5, |
| Frame | 6061 T6 aluminum, butted & hydroformed tubing, cold-forged dropouts & bottom bracket, G2 29" Geometry |
| Front Suspension | SR Suntour SF11 XCT V3 w/mechanical lockout, preload, custom G2 Geometry, 51mm offset crown, 100mm travel |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Formula DC20 front hub, Shimano M475 rear hub; Bontrager Ranger Disc 32-hole rims |
| Tires | Bontrager 29-2, 29x2.1" |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | SRAM X.4, 8 speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.4 |
| Crank | Shimano Altus, 42/32/22 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-820 11-32, 8 speed |
| Pedals | Wellgo ATB, boron axle, alloy cage |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Seat Post | Bontrager SSR, 27.2mm, 20mm offset |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Approved Big Sweep, 15 degree sweep |
| Stem | Bontrager Approved |
| Headset | 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings |
| Brakeset | Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes, 6-bolt; 160mm rotors |
Color(s): Matte Black Titanite/Matte Vintage Gray
Tags: 29r, Gary Fisher, Mountain Bike, Trek
