Marin HT Frame

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  1. foofighter

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    Marin AXC B17 SS Budget Build

    .8down found this frame on the Adrenaline site. Has anyone had experience w/ this frame? I am planning to do a very tight budget build for people that are thinking about doing a SS bike but dont want to spend the cash.

    Anyone familiar with this sucka? I PM'd Neil to get his input. Just thought i would get more.

    EDIT: I picked up the frame from Neil today at Adrenaline. Great guy always a joy to talk to and he's like a walking encyclopedia of information. Thanks Neil.

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  2. 1x1clyde

    1x1clyde Inspired by SSer's

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    Its the best frame ever! Simply the best in the whole wide world!
    I hope that helps with my non-biased opinion:lol::lol:!
     
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  3. foofighter

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    LOL thanks Neil...you were so convincing i'm going to head over to the shop right now and pick one up!
     
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  4. tkblazer

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    those dropouts look cool
     
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    I think Rob rode one similar to this for a while...
     
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    capnsavem DAN THE MAN

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    better now

    is it the AXC frame?
     
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    I had that frame for awhile. It's a super stiff frame. Real strong.

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  8. capnsavem

    capnsavem DAN THE MAN

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    i might jump on this too.

    should work fine for a ss/dj/street monster

    hey Pho'd, what fork were you running there?
     
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    guys lemme tell you. Neil hooked it up! it was even better than i thought because they have em in BLACK anodize so you can do the full on stealth look :) Mine's sitting in my trunk...thanks Neil!
     
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    That's a Psylo 125mm fork. Definitely don't run anything below 4". As a SS/DJ/Street Monster I think that frame is perfect. Don't think you'll break it unless you go really huge. (hopefully) I used it as an All-Mountain rig so I got the biggest size they had. Watch it though, the headtube was pretty long on mine. So you'll need a fork with at least 8.5-9" of steer tube. Which means the handlebars are pretty high, but that's perfect if you're going to SSpeed it.

    The finish is actually pretty nice. Like fake Ti.
     
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  11. tkblazer

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    new ss bike duan? :bang:
     
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  12. Code Blue

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    Duan

    you know will have to run a tension device or a WI rear hub with that frame.

    Just an FYI.........
     
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  13. foofighter

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    yah...at the price i got it for i knew what i was getting into. Neil's built a few o these up for SS and was successful...i'll just get a rear tensioner w/ the SS conversion kit
     
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  14. Code Blue

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    One more thing


    you know it is for 26" wheels8-[;)
     
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  15. mcgrath

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    how much did you pick that frame up for?

    a little OT, neil, I really like the new website! looks great.
     
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    one more question for ya :)

    what size frame was yours?

    what are your stats?

    thanks
     
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    My frame was a Large.

    I'm 5' 11.5" with cycling inseam of 33". I ran the bike with a 100mm stem and 2" Azonic Riser bars. I normally ride frames with about 24" effective top tube length.
     
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  18. foofighter

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    ahahah i know i'm not ready to make that jump yet doug...that's why i'm keeping it LOW BUDGET
     
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    didn't know they updated the site finally... found a bug tho... i clicked on frames-mtn and got an index of components :?:
     
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    STR members get a discount contact him and he'll give you the price!
     
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