I have two gravel bikes and I just don’t get it. I gave it a long try but i think I’m done. I think hard tail 29ers are better for most people in most situations.
Very nice review. I have been thinking about a gravel bike but have been hesitant. This bike is now at the top of my short list. I have a a marin sanquentin 3. Love that bike
Hey bud, was looking at the Marin Team 1 as a more XC-oriented replacement for my hardtail. Didn't expect this video to be filmed exactly where I'd plan to ride it!
Great video! I recently picked up the same bike myself and had great fun with it so far. Haven’t taken the tubeless plunge yet, but that’s next to try out 👍
@@markpotts4428 I think its great mate. For the price its got some quality components, and its fairly light to get around on. I've added a dropper too it now and its good to go, I think its a shame that the dropper is on there for free. But for that price I can't really complain. Heres a few videos of me riding it: ua-cam.com/video/cFwdDtcvzVo/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ESJ1C4bAA14/v-deo.html Hopefully add some more videos as it starts to get less cold!
Great Video and Review !!! Quick question : considering this is a XC Bike how do you feel with the factory short stem ?? I se in the video that is a very short stem , is not even 60 mm I really appreciate your feedback
thanks! it makes the steering very twitchy, although fast. Im getting used to it more now but you could go longer if you want to slow ot down a little 👌🏻😊
@@AddictedBikes I´ve ordered the Team Marin 2 in Large , probably I have longer arms than you , so I think I will go with a 60 or 70 mm Stem. Congratulations once again for your UA-cam Channel !
I have a Cube Acid XC hardtail with a 2x11 SLX/XT crank set, if i'm riding rough trails or down hilling it's my go to bike, but anything less aggressive it gets second place to my Gravel bike, I can ride my Gravel bike 30 miles in comfort yet no matter what I do I find the MTB less comfortable over distance and the slow pace on road sections is tedious, it's horses for courses!
Great review, thinking of purchasing myself. I see u went for the medium what height are u? Dealer was pushing a large for me and I'm 5-11 which had me surprised.
Did you end up getting one? I am between and medium and large and also 5’11”. The reach on the large seems about what I would want but curious what you went with.
I cant decide, I want a new bike but not sure if a gravel bike like your topstone or possible the BMc]C Twostroke whch i believe is simillar to this. I just want a do it all bike for cycling gravel.What do you prefer the gravel or hardtail. Thanks
I love the Marin but honestly hardly ride it. I need to do more videos to update you all but im spending a lot of time on a road bike with gravel tyres/gearing which does pretty much everything. It isnt fast off road but gets me where I want to go.
How does “MEDIUM” mean it’s the right size? Bikes are not the same anymore you need to read the goe chart you can call a 485 reach a medium small or what ever you like. Also 60-65mm stems are usually the trick for mtb. Nice rig thanks for sharing. Encourage reading the numbers not if it’s small medium large xl or xxl.
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I have two gravel bikes and I just don’t get it. I gave it a long try but i think I’m done. I think hard tail 29ers are better for most people in most situations.
Rode Marin’s in the 90’s fond memories of them and looking at one of these for getting back into XC racing. Thanks for the review
Very nice review. I have been thinking about a gravel bike but have been hesitant. This bike is now at the top of my short list. I have a a marin sanquentin 3. Love that bike
awesome. the follow up video is coming this weekend
Hey bud, was looking at the Marin Team 1 as a more XC-oriented replacement for my hardtail. Didn't expect this video to be filmed exactly where I'd plan to ride it!
Ordered this bike a few months ago, still waiting for it. Not one day goes by I don't think about when she comes in and I get the call!
they are rare! Hope it comes in soon for you
Great review! I love the look of the bike and plan to use it on a lot of local singletrack. Do you think it’s possible to fit 2.4” tires? Thanks
Yeah it should fit those tyres no problem!
This is what I should have got instead of my Trek Marlin 8. Such a nice bike.
Why so ? Is your terrain mostly flat
Great video! I recently picked up the same bike myself and had great fun with it so far. Haven’t taken the tubeless plunge yet, but that’s next to try out 👍
What size did you go for I'm 5 11 thinking large?
@@markpotts4428 I'm 5 '7 and I comfortably fit a medium. Large probably sounds right for you then
@@WestYorkshireCyclist how you enjoying the bike?
@@markpotts4428 I think its great mate. For the price its got some quality components, and its fairly light to get around on.
I've added a dropper too it now and its good to go, I think its a shame that the dropper is on there for free. But for that price I can't really complain.
Heres a few videos of me riding it:
ua-cam.com/video/cFwdDtcvzVo/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/ESJ1C4bAA14/v-deo.html
Hopefully add some more videos as it starts to get less cold!
I think you’d benefit with a longer stem 45-55mm
You have mentioned that you're using a size M; How tall are you?
Great Video and Review !!! Quick question : considering this is a XC Bike how do you feel with the factory short stem ?? I se in the video that is a very short stem , is not even 60 mm I really appreciate your feedback
thanks! it makes the steering very twitchy, although fast. Im getting used to it more now but you could go longer if you want to slow ot down a little 👌🏻😊
@@AddictedBikes I´ve ordered the Team Marin 2 in Large , probably I have longer arms than you , so I think I will go with a 60 or 70 mm Stem. Congratulations once again for your UA-cam Channel !
I have a Cube Acid XC hardtail with a 2x11 SLX/XT crank set, if i'm riding rough trails or down hilling it's my go to bike, but anything less aggressive it gets second place to my Gravel bike, I can ride my Gravel bike 30 miles in comfort yet no matter what I do I find the MTB less comfortable over distance and the slow pace on road sections is tedious, it's horses for courses!
Great review, thinking of purchasing myself. I see u went for the medium what height are u? Dealer was pushing a large for me and I'm 5-11 which had me surprised.
Did you end up getting one? I am between and medium and large and also 5’11”. The reach on the large seems about what I would want but curious what you went with.
@@CormierTC go large
I cant decide, I want a new bike but not sure if a gravel bike like your topstone or possible the BMc]C Twostroke whch i believe is simillar to this. I just want a do it all bike for cycling gravel.What do you prefer the gravel or hardtail. Thanks
I love the Marin but honestly hardly ride it. I need to do more videos to update you all but im spending a lot of time on a road bike with gravel tyres/gearing which does pretty much everything. It isnt fast off road but gets me where I want to go.
@@AddictedBikes oh really, you’ll have to do a video update. Like your videos as honest. 👍🏻
I just ordered a 2021 xtrada 5 mainly bcoz it's a 2x with the bigger chainring at 36t that I'm gonna use for gosh darn 5 this march.
Did you consider the Marin San Quentin 2 it is the same price. I am in between those models and I don’t know which to pick.
De cuantos milimetros es el tubo del dropper? 30.9?
How much does it weight? I haven't decided between Marin Team 1 vs Giant Fathom 29 2, what do you think?
13 kg, The giant looks around the same spec apart from no rockshox so id probably go for the marin
Please give us quick update about the bike! :D
its coming in the next few days!! Sorry for the delay
I cant find one in the UK :)
Where did you buy yours from please?
How does “MEDIUM” mean it’s the right size? Bikes are not the same anymore you need to read the goe chart you can call a 485 reach a medium small or what ever you like. Also 60-65mm stems are usually the trick for mtb. Nice rig thanks for sharing. Encourage reading the numbers not if it’s small medium large xl or xxl.
I always use the stack/reach to buy the right frame, in this case a Medium is correct 😜 More vids to come about it soon.
@@AddictedBikes How tall are you? Inseam length?
Weight?
What size and type of bottom bracket does it take??
How tall are you on a medium please?
5’8 mate. it would take 5’9-10 easy though
@@AddictedBikes I'm 5 11 thinking of buying a large in this, there's some online but non local to try, never bought a bike without trying 🙆♂️🤷♂️😂
Video update ?
im on it. Ive been off for such a long time but it will be the first video to relaunch
is it made in taiwan or made in indonesia?
Im not sure if im honest
Cracked yet?
What’s the weight?
i will check for the next vid😉
50mm stem is what you need
Totally agree with that
🤢 why tan walls!?
Bike update
lol i know! its coming☺️ along with the next phase of videos