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Marin Stinson 2017

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Marin Stinson 2017

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 650b
  • Groupset Acera, Tourney
  • Suspension Rigid
  • Drivetrain 3 × 8
  • Brakes Rim
Sizing

Recommended size guide.

  • XS

    158cm - 167cm

  • SM

    165cm - 173cm

  • MD

    169cm - 180cm

  • LG

    177cm - 186cm

  • XL

    183cm - 191cm

  • XXL

    186cm - 194cm

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, Comfort Control Geometry, Fender and Rack Mounts

Suspension Fork

CrMo Steel, Straight Blade, Fender and Rack Eyelets

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Front Derailleur

Shimano TY700

Shift Levers

Shimano EF500 8-Speed

Cassette

Sunrace 8-Speed, 11-32T

Crank

Shimano TY301, 42/34/24, Ring Guard

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

Chain

KMC Z8

Pedals

Marin Comfort Platform

Wheels

Front Hub

Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

Rims

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall

Tires

Schwalbe Big Ben, 27.5”x2.0”, Kevlar Puncture Protection

Brakes

Brakes

Forged Alloy Linear Pull w/ Power Modulator

Brake Levers

Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

Cockpit

Stem

Marin Adjustable Height & Angle

Handlebar

Marin Alloy, 50mm Rise

Grips

Marin Ergonomic Locking

Headset

FSA, Threaded

Seat

Saddle

Marin Comfort

Seatpost

Marin Alloy

Fit data

Geometry

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

SizeXSSMMDLGXLXXL
Stack Reach Ratio
1.99 mm2.03 mm2.04 mm2.03 mm2.02 mm2.04 mm
Bottom Bracket Height
277 mm277 mm277 mm277 mm277 mm277 mm
Front Center
579 mm579 mm593 mm607 mm621 mm635 mm
Rake
40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm
Trail
87 mm87 mm87 mm87 mm87 mm87 mm
Stack
605.37 mm622.73 mm641.34 mm655.3 mm669.25 mm687.86 mm
Reach
304.69 mm306.96 mm313.68 mm322.46 mm331.25 mm337.96 mm
Top Tube Length
576 mm586 mm601 mm616 mm631 mm646 mm
Seat Tube Angle
66 °66 °66 °66 °66 °66 °
Seat Tube Length
90 mm90 mm90 mm90 mm90 mm90 mm
Head Tube Angle
68 °68.5 °68.5 °68.5 °68.5 °68.5 °
Head Tube Length
195 mm210 mm230 mm245 mm260 mm280 mm
Chainstay Length
486 mm486 mm486 mm486 mm486 mm486 mm
Wheelbase
1056 mm1056 mm1070 mm1085 mm1099 mm1113 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop
65 mm65 mm65 mm65 mm65 mm65 mm
Standover Height
641 mm687 mm727 mm768 mm785 mm829 mm
Wheels650650650650650650
Rider Min Height158 cm165 cm169 cm177 cm183 cm186 cm
Rider Max Height167 cm173 cm180 cm186 cm191 cm194 cm

About this model

Stinson is part of the Marin Stinson model. Marin released 34 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.

Safety

Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.

Average price for Comfort bikes

If you want an acceptable Comfort bike you should know that the average price is 360$. However, you could also get a good Comfort bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.

Stinson components

Fork material

Stinson has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.

Wheels

As for the wheels, Marin Stinson 2017, has a aluminum model. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, if speed is what you’re after, 700c wheels are a better fit.

Brakes

Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.

Sizes

This bike is available in 6 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 194 cm (5.18 ft – 6.36 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.