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Marin Rock Springs

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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 24
RRP: £1,345
Year: 2006

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Description:

6061 TARA QUAD-Link Aluminum Twin Monocoque Front Triangle frame.

6061 TARA 4"-6" Travel Monocoque QUAD-Link Aluminum Swingarm with Disc Mounts.

Fox Vanilla R fork, 130mm of Travel with Rebound Adjustment.

Fox Float R rear shock with Rebound Adjuster.

WTB Momentum Comp ST Threadless 1 1/8" headset.

Shimano 32 Hole Disc hubs.

DT 15 Gauge Black Stainless spokes.

Mavic XM 117 Disc rims, 32 Hole.

WTB Moto Raptor 2.24 (52/54) Comp tyres, 26" x 2.24".

Shimano Deore shift levers and derailleurs.

Shimano 9 Speed cassette, 11-32.

Shimano HG53 chain.

TruVativ Blaze, 44/32/22 crankset with Power Spline.

TruVativ Power Spline Cartridge bottom bracket.

Comp Alloy Micro Adjust seatpost, 30.9mm x 350mm.

WTB Pure V Sport saddle with Love Channel and Comfort Zone.

All Mountain 31.8mm OD Rise Bar.

FSA FR230 OS Threadless stem with Alloy Face Plate and 31.8mm Bar Clamp.

WTB Weirwolf grips with Drop Guard End Plugs.

Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes with V7 Rotors.

Hayes Hydraulic Disc brake levers.

Shimano M520 Clipless pedals.

REVIEWS

1 to 10 of 24 reviews, to post a review you need to be a member - Join now.Page: 1 2 3

Phil Nilsson

Posted: 02/10/08

'GREAT BIKE FOR XC'

Strengths:
Bought the 2004 model in december 2004, still looks imaculate even today. Excellent frame and forks. Handles all the bumps and drops with ease. Absolutely flies downhill, and climbs really well in the 5inch (rear shock) setting. Handles my heavy weight with ease (after upgrading some parts)even after bringing the total weight of the bike to below 29Ibs. Really comfortable ride for long days in the saddle. After spending (and I know you will think i'm mad!) £1000 extra on new wheels and hubs, full XTR drivetrain and middleburn cranks/rings this bike's now a really tasty bit of kit that handles my hefty weight and everything that i can throw at it.

Weaknesses:
Magura Julies do not give any confidence in stopping. Some poor components elsewhere let things down. Wheels are to lightfor a heavy rider. I snapped the spokes in the back wheel after just 3 rides. Very high bottom bracket height does not inspire confidence on tricky trail sections. Has quite a long wheelbase so tight corners are tricky, combined with the high bottom bracket height this makes it difficult to feel totally at ease.

Overall:
This is a superb bike for anyone new to full sussers and even maybe to those who have owned a few. With a few upgrades it makes an excellent all mountain machine that will stand up to years of abuse. Only a few niggles that to be honest are really nothing that a few extra quid cant sort out. Well except for that high bottom bracket.

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

emo75

Posted: 26/06/08

'QUALITY...'

Strengths:
I got mine a few years back 2006 model. Well pleased with it and has not let me down.

Weaknesses:
Hayes brakes do play up now and again. But easily fixable.

Overall:
Good alround bike that will not let you down. Definately worth it.

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

max cochrane

Posted: 22/09/05
Updated: 28/11/06

'MINT BIKE FOR A MINT PRICE'

Strengths:
great suspension system and brakes great fox forx on the front

Weaknesses:
deore gears but still good. nothing to worry about amazing bike otherwise

Overall:
amazing bike for the price nothing to complain about raelly funn up in the hills i would recoment one any day!!!

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

A J

Posted: 16/05/05
Updated: 28/11/06

'GREAT SPEC EVEN BETTER PRICE'

Strengths:
Possibly the best rear suspension design currently avaliable for an XC / Freeride light frame.
Shocks
Groupset
Hayes 9s

Weaknesses:
Nothing for the price. Saddle and pedals worth upgrading when required.

Overall:
A superb bike for yer money, there is nothing around that even comes close performance wise in that price range. Probably one of the best value FS bikes on the market at the moment.

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

Luke.

Posted: 25/01/05
Updated: 28/11/06

'GOOD SPEC, GOOD PRICE'

Strengths:
adjustable travel 4/5/6 inch options
fox shocks front and rear
hayes disc brakes

Weaknesses:
headset
pedals

Overall:
a good value for money bike that has good specifications.
its nice to have the adjustable suspension to suit your rideing and its easy to change out on the trail.

Performance		80%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

93%

Josh Janotta

Posted: 02/08/05
Updated: 28/11/06

'adjustable travel, full suspension do everything bike.'

Strengths:
This bike is very smooth down rough hills when in 6' travel mode, feels as though you hover above the trail. Bike is quite fast and responsive when pushed, can make a decent enduro race bike. It climbs quite well considering weight.

Weaknesses:
Fairly weighty, the spec is a little basic. Most of the drivetrain, wheels and brakes can be found on £500 bikes. That is the price to pay for such a nice frame and fork. bearings on suspension and frame wore out.

Overall:
A brilliant bike that can handle xc races, drop offs or anything you feel like doing. Bike is a bit heavy but adjustability makes the bike feel fast regardless so the weight should not worry you too much

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Edward Hatfield

Posted: 29/10/04
Updated: 28/11/06

'GREAT BIKE NAFF BEARINGS'

Strengths:
Bought mine in jan 2001. I ride a road bike most of the time but have done Shimano 24hr 3 times a few welsh trips and holiday in Spain. Never felt the need to buy anything more expensive. the Hope discs are fantastic and the bike is gret in rocky terrain.

Weaknesses:
Replaced rear hub with a Hope and the bottom bracket with something awful the front needs replacing Thought it must have been careless use of degreasers but having read other reports I do not think so any more.

Overall:
Excellent bike. Riding over sand mud and rocks I expect things not to last too long, but it has never let me down and I just replace bits as necessary.

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

73%

johnnylager

Posted: 07/07/03
Updated: 28/11/06

'NICE'

Strengths:
Adjustable frame, rides well and copes with most things. Contact points comfortable for long periods. Tyres. Pedals. Looks cool. Not too heavy.

Weaknesses:
Forks need a firmer spring (easy to get) and new stickers (already). Magura Julies take a while to bed in. Crud Catcher wont fit well.

Overall:
Good VFM, goes and stops well, best all-rounder for the price.

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

80%

Philip Parry

Posted: 29/10/04
Updated: 28/11/06

'GREAT BIKE & GREAT VALUE'

Strengths:
Great value bike with adjustable rear suspension based on same frame that goes through all Marin's full sussers. Great ride on all trail types and in all conditions - I've had loads of fun on it!

Weaknesses:
Again a few poor minor components - in my case the WTB pedals (disintegrated in a 12 hour enduro) and the quick release for the rear suspension adjuster (which broke off at the top of Cwm Carn)

Overall:
No wonder it was voted What Mountain Bike "Bike of the Year" a couple of years ago. You could spend up to £700 more on one of the other Marin's in the range, but you won't get 50% more performance or fun!

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

93%

Les Whitten

Posted: 22/04/03
Updated: 28/11/06

'GREAT ALL ROUND BIKE, SHAME ABOUT THE FREEHUB'

Strengths:
Value for money, good suspension, go anywhere ability.

Weaknesses:
Freehub failure, poor quality seat post quick release.

Overall:
Really pleased with the bike apart from the freehub which started to seize up after two weeks. Bought the bike from Leisure Lakes (Daventry) who've been great. They contacted the distributor (ATB) who acknowledged the problem (too tight freehub seal apparently), sent a replacement out, due to be fitted this weekend.