Marin are more than a popular choice with XC/enduro riders, and the Mount Vision sits at the top of the Quad XC range. The four-bar linkage design worked great, but now it's been updated. Looking like a scaled down Quake, the shock's held in place by two short links, which in turn keep the extended swingarm in check. Like the Quake, hydroforming is used heavily on the downtube and specifically at the shock mounts. Previous criticisms of Marin bikes have centered around the somewhat angular and workmanlike asethetic, but now the company has fully embraced the French Curves school of styling. We like it, and will bring you a first ride soon. Watch this space.
Something in common across all the new Marin's are the new colour schemes, which we're very heppy to see.
Quake
No major changes to the Quake range, except a slew of new colours.
Titanium hardtail
We spotted this really tasty, rather slinky, titanium hardtail too. Triple butted tubing, clean lines, tidy dropouts - would make a really nice racer.
Eurobike 2006 - Last blast Before we start going Interbike-crazy, here's a final burst of stuff from Eurobike: Mavic, Orbea, Wilier, Gary Fisher, BMC, Nicolai, Race Face and more
Jon Whyte leaves ATB Sales Long-time Marin designer moves on, hands reins to Ian Alexander, leaves name behind
Eurobike 2006 - Orange go gearbox Orange reveal two prototype gearbox bikes, while the rest of the range gets tweaked - plus limited edition Clockwork
Eurobike 2006 - Part One David Arthur reports from the show floor in Friedrichsafen (not literally the floor, we think he found a chair)
Marin Quake AL-7 Marin's previously wheels-on-the-ground ethos has been shaken up by designer Jon Whyte's trip to Whistler and other freeride venues. The Quake is the result - we test it in the Alps
2007 Gear roundup All the 2007 bikes and kit news brought together for your viewing pleasure
