Marin Bikes Hawk Hill (2017)
MTB handles almost all trail riding for a reasonable price
Pros
- Low price, exceptional value
- Above-average build kit
- Frame details accommodate upgrades
Cons
- Suspension challenged with harder riding
- Brakes needed a little tweaking
Review
When Marin first released images and specs of the new Hawk Hill, with its hydroformed aluminum tubing, air-sprung suspension, internal cable routing, and up-to-date build kit, the market was extremely interested to see the price. With the Hawk Hill coming in at $1499 USD, Marin may have hit the nail on the head for entry level trail bike consumers... CONTINUED IN THE FULL REVIEW →
The 2017 Marin Bikes Hawk Hill is a mid-range full-suspension trail bike at an entry-level price. Kit is amazing for this price point: Shimano's Deore shifting and hydraulic disc brakes, RockShox and X-Fusion suspension, and Marin's own alloy cockpit. The aluminum frame and swingarm are very clean, laid out with inherently stable geometry, delivering a solid, smooth ride, the fast-rolling Schwalbe treads providing excellent traction and accelerating like gangbusters.
A very good full-suspension trail bike.
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| Name: | Hawk Hill |
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| Brand: | Marin Bikes |
| MSRP: | $1,499.99 |
| Year: | 2017 |
