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MarinSan Quentin
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Algupära
Launched in 2018, the San Quentin was Marin's statement that affordable hardtails could wear the same aggressive geometry as premium enduro bikes. Its slack head angle and modern proportions put it among the most progressive budget hardtails ever made, earning praise from MBR and Singletracks alike for geometry that punches far above its price tag.
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- Series 3 6061 aluminum, double-butted, internal cable routing, 148x12mm Boost thru-axle, 73mm threaded BB; Series 2 (lower tiers): 6061 with 141mm open dropout or Boost
- Kahvel
- SR Suntour XCM34 Boost 130mm (San Quentin 1); higher builds: RockShox Judy/Yari 130–140mm air, thru-axle Boost
- Jõuülekanne
- Shimano SLX 1x12 / SRAM GX Eagle on top builds; SRAM NX Eagle or Shimano Deore 1x11/1x12 on mid builds; MicroShift Acolyte/Advent on entry builds
- Pidurid
- SRAM G2/Code or Shimano SLX hydraulic disc 4-piston, build dependent; Tektro hydraulic on entry builds
- Rattad
- Growing wheel size: XS/S = 27.5", M = 27.5" or 29", L/XL = 29"; tubeless-ready Marin alloy double-wall 29mm inner width rims
- Rehvid
- Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" (front) / Rekon 2.4" (rear) on upper builds; build-dependent
- Vedrustus
- Hardtail — rigid rear, 130–140mm suspension fork
- Rooliplokk
- Dropper post standard on San Quentin 2 and above; 50mm stem, wide flat bar
- Geomeetria
- Modern aggressive hardtail: 64–65° head angle, 77–78° seat tube angle, low BB, long reach; designed to ride like a full-sus on smooth-to-moderate terrain
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- Exceptionally progressive geometry for the price — rides like it costs twice as much
- Growing wheel size matching means every rider gets the right wheel diameter
- Dropper post standard on mid and upper builds is rare at this price
−Nõrkused
- Entry-level fork (SR Suntour XCM34) is the weakest link — most owners upgrade it first
- Hardtail limits are felt on genuinely rough terrain where the slack geo invites riding beyond its capability
- Budget builds use quick-release rear axle, losing some stiffness benefit of the aggressive geometry
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Sildid
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