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Reviewed by:
abradlow(Unregistered User)
Review Date
July 22, 2003 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
3 months
Visitors rate this review
4.33 of 5,
3 votes
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Price Paid:
$1300.00
at Flatlands, Tampa Bike Setup:
Columbus Thron Cromoly frame • Custom Triple Cromoly frame Fork • Alloy Threaded 1" Headset
Shimano 105 STI Shifters • Shimano 105 Front Deraileur • Shimano 105 Rear Deraileur • Shimano 105 9 speed Cassette • Shimano 105 Triple 30/42/52 Crankset • Dual Pivot Brake Calipers • Shimano 105 Brake Levers
Selle Italia Trimatic Saddle • Selcof 74x Seat Post • Cinelli Altera Handlebar • Cinelli Frog Stem • Cinelli Cork Tape • Ritchey Road Comp Clipless Pedals
Shimano 105 32 hole Hubs • Mavic CXP-21 32 hole Rims • DT 15 Gauge Stainless Spokes • Vittoria Action HSD 700x23c Tires Summary:
This is a very well made road bike by Marin who are really more well known for their mountain bikes. All their road bikes use durable proven columbus tubing from Italy which makes for a great ride with little flex in the frame.
Paint job is great and overall fit and finish is similar to what you would see on bikes costing double the money.
Bike has a classic retro-ish look to it but is fully up to date. Strengths:
Columbus Thron Steel frame is very stiff but extremely comfortable. Nice mix of shimano (105) and mavic wheels plus high quality components throughout. Geometry of frame provides great handling. Weaknesses:
Not really any but like any chrom-molley bike it is a bit heavier (20.5 lbs) than an aluminum frame (but the ride is worth it). Similar Products Used:
Fuji , Trek, Jamis, Bianchi
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