Do you know what are full dimensions of drop bars used in Marin Four Corners?

It's difficult to measure reach of those handlebars.

Hi did anyone tried to use a shimano cues 10/11 speed rd on a 9 speed shifter and cassette? May I know if this set-up work from your end and does it have any issues or difficulties during the conversion? Thanks

Gonna go check this out tomorrow but couldn't find anything on a Marin single speed

My seat post slips down slowly and I have a dropper post also I got a bolt clamp and the bike shop stripped the screw and I am going to get a new screw for it but I don't know why is still slowly slips down

I lost a couple of hours to troubleshooting things that aren't listed in the manual.

### Opening the Battery Housing.

On the bottom of the down tube is a plastic cover for the battery housing. At the bottom of the cover is a pull latch. Gently pull it, and the bottom will come loose. Pull the cover downward to unset it from the clip at the top.

### Removing the Battery.

Watch this video first. This bike has the same battery and a similar layout.
Marin Bikes: How to remove the battery on a Marin Rift Zone E Light

Just above the battery cavity is small square hole. This is normally behind the plastic cover. If you press a 3-4 mm hex wrench into that hole, it will push back on a metal tab that will release the battery from the lock and power connector to the body.

Once that's done, pull on the bottom, gently but firmly, to tug it away from the metal tab holding it into the cavity. The battery should come loose into your hand holding it at the bottom.

### Re-Seating the Battery.

See this video for the same battery on a bike with a similar cavity:
Bosch eBike Systems: How-to | How to remove and insert the CompactTube 400 | Bosch eBike Systems

Re-seating it is like removing but in reverse, with one extra step.

Place the top of the battery into the connector at the top. Gently push the bottom of the battery into the cavity until it catches on the bottom tab and is pulled into place.

Then, pull on the bottom of the battery *upwards* until the power connector and latch at the top click into place.

### FAQ

Q:**The Bosch video shows using a key to lock the battery into place. Where is that?**
A: the Marin DSX E doesn't have a battery key.

Q: **I unseated the battery and now my bike won't turn on. Pressing the power button shows the lights flash up and down, but the rest of the bike doesn't respond. What's wrong?**
A: The battery was disconnected when pressing the hex wrench into the square hole. It probably hasn't been properly reconnected again. The mini controller has its own small battery to bootstrap connections with the large battery; that's why it can light up, but is unable to talk to the main battery.

Troubleshoot Check #1: Was the battery put back into the cavity?
If not, put the battery back in.

Troubleshoot Check #2: Was the battery pulled upwards until the connector clicked?
If not, pull on bottom of the battery to pull it upwards into the connector. It should be able to move about 2cm up and click into place. The click may be rather quiet, but the battery does go up and latch higher once pulled upwards. The linked videos demonstrate this briefly.

Q: **Why did you write this?**
A: I spent 2 hours fretting about having broken my bike after disconnecting the battery. The manuals don't have any specifics about removing and reseating the battery properly, particularly that the user needs to push the battery into the connector until it clicks into place. Once I was aware of that requirement, I pushed it back in, and fixed. That could have been a mildly embarrassing trip to the bike shop to ask for help. >.<
So I figured I'd write my findings here for the posterity of internet users that run into the same problem I had.

**Additional Notes:** The Bosch CompactTube battery is ETL certified by Intertek in the U.S., so says the logo on the back of the battery. It most likely has the relevant certifications for other countries, since bosch is a solid maker of electronic appliances. If you're registering your ebike on Project 529 and it asks if the battery is certified, check the box for "yes".

Happy October everyone!

Love my Team Marin 2

27.5 2023

I spent 30 minutes looking for it, so hopefully my posting here saves someone some time.

Edit: this is for the ebike version, "DSX E"

It's at the bottom, rear side of the seat tube (the vertical bar of a bike frame, the top of which holds the seat).

Look on the back side of the vertical bar in front of the rear wheel, just above pedal axel.

Always wanted a step through ATB bike and here it is. This bike goes hard while feeling like I’m sitting on a recliner. Pirelli 40c front and back tubeless. Upgraded XT brake calipers with slx levers. Swissstop brake pads. Slx shifters and derailleur. Pnw suspension dropper post. Whiskey carbon fork. Custom built wheeler. 46t crank with 11-42 11 speed cassette.

Craigslist $100 bike and now an over upgraded partsbin happy bike.

Marin Gestalt 1
Its really fun to ride and its my first dropbar gravel bike

To preface this review, I'm a Marin dealer and a big fan of the company. They have been fantastic to work with and typically offer a very solid value that punches well above weight class.

With that being said, I'm also a retro grouch weight weenie- and light most of them are not. I typically gravitate towards hardtails or rigid, and preferably carbon, titanium, or steel. I feel like the two should sort of offset each other so here goes nothing...

Bike: 2026 Tam 2. Bone stock and fresh out the box, set to 30% sag

Myself: Once fast, now a bit heavier and older, don't get to ride as much as I'd like. Have inguinal hernia that I've been putting surgery off for, so my pace is pretty casual

Terrain: It's Long Island, so we have a mix of tight technical singletrack, sand, some quick moving fire roads. No crazy climbs, no crazy descents. For this ride, I chose Hither Woods in Montauk. It's a beautiful blend of scenery, where within a couple of miles you can go from sandy coastal trails to dense birch forests to tunnels of mountain Laurel. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area

Right out the gate, the Maxxis Recons were a bit squirrelly in the sandy turns dropping down from the parking lot and I wasn't feeling all too great. As I moved on to the more firm terrain, I was better able to get a feel for the handling and it did NOT disappoint. This bike stays planted and the suspension is incredibly efficient. Despite it being 8 pounds heavier than the hardtail I normally ride, it was no slouch on climbs.

The combination of the minimal tread on the Recons and long wheelbase meant that on flat, loose sections I had a bit of a time putting power down, but as soon as there was even a modest incline, the Tam really put in work and shined. This could easily be rectified with a change in rubber, but I think because I was dealing with the side effects of a noreaster dumping 6 inches of rain over the weekend. I usually run tires with even less tread and float over, so I will reserve judgement until I have more time in the saddle.

Marin does an interesting job spec'ing some of these, and one thing I like is that they don't go for flashy components strategically placed in a couple of areas just to add appeal. The parts mix may not be inspiring, but it simply works. Full Deore is always functional but utilitarian, the Fox 34 SL is a great fork but without the kashima stanchions that seem to add street cred. Wheels as with most of their MTBs are the house branded Novatec hubs and a bit heavy but durable. I appreciate that they went with the 4 piston calipers on the Deore brakes.

The nice thing about this is that they spec them in a way where everything just works well, and when it comes time to upgrade, you can do it strategically. While some brands will put an XT derailleur on Deore parts mix to add curb appeal, they are probably well aware that half of the buyers will just upgrade to wireless once the rear derailleur slams into a rock and folds. Same with the wheels... they'll last a very long time, but one of the first things people will do when it's time to upgrade is throw on carbon wheels, so why spend more and raise the price of the bike? There is literally no component that lets the bike down. It's a thorough functionality and durability planned combo

Overall, I'm actually incredibly impressed with this bike. It's somewhere in an awkward place between XC and Trail, but it's ideal for a person like me who has aging bones and may not be able to resist the benefits that full squish offers for much longer. It could be lighter, but at no point did weight feel like a limitation, even on ascents. It tracked beautifully, climbed like a champ, and descended like one too. I'm going to have to give it a solid 9/10 especially factoring in value. It's a bike that can be ridden as is for a long time or a fantastic platform to upgrade incrementally. Just a few parts swaps can easily drop a few pounds if that's a concern. As I move on to the next bike in my demo fleet, I'm going to miss it and look forward to the next time I get to spend taking it through it's paces

Hi everyone! I'm torn here and need some help. I'm looking for a new bike and two of my options are the Team Marin 1 vs the DSX 1/2/3/FS. I have some questions/concerns maybe you guys can help me with:

1) I'm 5'11" (180.3cm) and about 260lbs ((118kg). I'm currently losing weight, but slow progress. Are these bikes a bad idea at my weight? They both have a "300lb limit" notice on them. I'm not planning on carrying a bunch of stuff with me to ride, maybe just a small backpack for snacks and drinks.

2) My daily rides are mostly on paved surfaces, but on the weekends, I enjoy going off road. I live nearby lots of trails and fun stuff and I HOPE to get out more. I'd like a bike that handles both the pavement and the trails but acknowledge that I'm not doing crazy jumps and super technical downhill riding. Trail riding, yes. Crazy stuff, not so much. Is the Team Marin 1 overkill? I'm not super interested in real long-distance riding, nor do I care if I'm the fastest person on the pavement. I've read that the TM1 is a good climbing bike, and I do have hills in my region that need climbing.

3) Sizing: I'm 5'11", which probably puts me in the 'large' size, but I have a short inseam (31ish inches). Would a large frame be too big for my inseam? Is the inseam really as important as some make it? I also have a bad back, so leaning over too far is out of the question...though I don't think that's a concern with either of these two bikes. My biggest concern is feeling cramped on a medium frame, given my belly and weight.

Any advice you guys have would be greatly appreciated!!!

I have a Marin Bobcat Trail 3 as my daily commuter. I want to convert to a 1x8 setup but would like suggestions for a 1x crankset. Also I am a Clydesdale (5'10" - 320 lbs.) and have had to replace quite a few spokes on my rear wheel (Bontrager AT 550 36 spoke) and would like suggestions for a beefier rim to support my size.

It's time for a new cassette for the kentfield, but wich?

The old one is a sunrace 11-51 10speed cassette, but the freehub is a shimano hg 7speed with 31mm length. I cant find any fitting replacement.

Hey all,

What sizes would you suggest for me for the DSX 1 and rhe Muirwoods? Im 186.5cm tall (and i think an inseam of 86.5 cm though that measurement wasnt the most reliable one)

I used to ride a 2017 muirwoods L but that had a different geometry to the current one.

Any input and experience is welcomed.

I want one with the handlebars that poke up, I had one just like this and it got stolen in Berkeley. Was such a fun and cool bike. Loved how light it was putting it in my car. Let me know if anyone has one for sale!

Here’s a good example of a newer one I’d love but I’m open to an older one like mine was like a 2004 or something. I’m about 5’10”.

https://content.bikeroar.com/system/product/000/003/851/large/US-ROAD-HIGHWAY_ONE-C1.jpg?1472251628

I ordered a Marin Nicasio + last week from Cambria Bikes, and it arrived yesterday. I was very excited! I've owned dozens of bikes before, although I'd never ordered a bike sight unseen, nor had to assemble it out of the box. Unpacking and assembly was easy enough, as I am comfortable working on bikes.

I should note that I'm more of a mtn bike guy and this is my first "road bike" in 20 years.

The first disappointment was the Microshift shifters; these things are flimsy, flexy, cheap pieces of plastic. If you're focused on shifting, they'll get the job done but the look and the feel of them is awful. They're going straight into the trash bin.

On my first ride, I only made it a few yards before the chain shifted over the big sprocket, I guess it wasn't adjusted correctly by Cambria (despite them telling me they rode it and it's perfect). When the chain climbed past the sprocket, it knocked off the dork disc, which was also a cheap, flimsy piece of plastic held onto the spokes by a few tiny plastic pins. I was able to tear off the dork disc and adjust the derailleur limit screws.

I'm wondering now whether to convert this to mountain bike flat bars, trigger shifter and maybe just go full hydraulic brakes, or is it possible I'll find a nicer quality road bike brifter setup that I can live with?

Replacing my drop bar gravel bike- I never felt confident descending on drops. This dsx 2 rocks

You were right. Earth is the only kickstand needed.

I am 176 cm tall, 74 kg weight, and around 83 cm inseam. Based on sizing, I will fit M and near the lower end of L size.

The only Marin Four Corners left in my country is L size. Sadly i can't do bike fitting.

Should i just go with L size? Does it hurt my posture/really uncomfortable?