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MARIN MOUNTAIN BIKES 84 GALLI DRIVE NOVATO, CA 94949 USA 415-382-6000 800-222-7557
WWW.MARINBIKES.COM
MADE IN TAIWAN

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  • Page 1 MARIN MOUNTAIN BIKES 84 GALLI DRIVE NOVATO, CA 94949 USA 415-382-6000 800-222-7557 WWW.MARINBIKES.COM MADE IN TAIWAN...
  • Page 2 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 4 499119612340 MARIN EUROPE 3341106789 Depending on how heavy the usage, ultra lightweight handle- 499119612340 Benelux S. New Zealand bars and other components, as come equipped on some Marin ATB SALES Greece PENNY FARTHING 441424753566 PROACTIVE 6433791520 models, need to be inspected and replaced periodically.
  • Page 5 Quick Release Mechanism, here in Marin County. We ride our Marin bikes daily to test and re-test especially if the salesperson who sold you the bicycle has our race-proven frames and well-balanced component package.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S PART 1: IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU RIDE! PAGE 2 Chapter. 1 Bicycle Classifications and Parts Essentials of Bike Fit and Set-up Chapter. 2 Safety Check: Pre Ride and Post Ride Chapter.

  • Page 7: Need To Know Before You Ride

    PA R T 1 : I M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N YO U N E E D T O K N O W B E F O R E YO U R I D E !
  • Page 8 F R O N T S U S P E N S I O N H A R D TA I L M O U N TA I N B I K E Marin designs bikes that are geared for the recreational cyclist to the professional racer. Each category of mountain bike is designed with distinctive geometry that is suited for its intended use.
  • Page 9 F U L L S U S P E N S I O N M O U N TA I N B I K E Our line of bikes includes models with suspension front and rear. This allows the rider better overall control, because the wheels remain on the ground longer.
  • Page 10 R O A D B I K E The lightest and fastest in our line-up, these bikes include models that can be used for racing, long distance touring, or just riding with your friends. This style of bike is designed for maximum speed and efficiency by including light but stiff frames, drop handlebars, lightweight wheels and high- pressure tires for minimum rolling resistance.
  • Page 11 C I T Y B I K E Our city bikes combine the best features from both our mountain and road bikes. This combination has evolved into a bicycle with many uses. Equipped with triple chain rings, light wheels, and a more upright riding position these bikes are ideal for the messenger, commuters, casual riders, or the rider that just wants to be more comfortable.

  • Page 12: Essentials Of Bike Fit And Set-Up

    You can adjust the seat in three ways: height, fore/aft and angle. The 28.5" dealer from whom you bought your Marin bicycle probably adjusted the saddle and seatpost for you, but if you need to make further adjust- ments, follow these guidelines.
  • Page 13 Caution: There is a maximum height to which you can Marin uses two different types of handlebar stems, quill type stems extend your seatpost.This maximum height is marked and threadless type stems. Before you attempt to make any adjust- on the seatpost.
  • Page 14 In all these cases, it is important to remember that the frame of your Marin bicycle is designed primarily to bear the weight of the rider and you should be aware of the potentially excessive strain this may put on your bicycle’s frame.

  • Page 15: Chapter. 2 Safety Check: Pre Ride And Post Ride

    Marin does not cover bikes or parts that see that all parts and nuts are securely fastened-that there are no loose are subjected to racing, jumping, trick riding, bikes exposed to the parts.
  • Page 16 Bearings must be kept adjusted, although this should have been done BRAKES: for you initially by the dealer from whom you bought your Marin bicy- Check and adjust your brakes as needed. Roll your bicycle forward cle. Check headset for any looseness or wobble. The handlebar should and squeeze the brake levers.

  • Page 17: Chapter. 3 Principles And Rules Of Safe Cycling

    Use common sense. If you have any concerns, be sure to take your safety standards. The helmet should fit you snugly but shouldn’t be Marin bicycle to a dealer should it need any major repairs or adjust- constricting. Your local bicycle retailer can assist you in choosing a ments.
  • Page 18 • Use hand signals about 50 feet before turning or stopping. Indicate • Your Marin bicycle is not designed to carry more than one person. the direction you’re turning using proper hand signals. • Ride in a straight line and don’t weave in and out of traffic or •...
  • Page 19 NIGHT RIDING: RIDING IN BAD WEATHER: Your Marin bicycle does not come equipped with lights for night rid- When it is wet or raining, remember that your brakes will be less ing. If you are planning to ride at night, you will need to use a light- effective, so it is important to brake sooner and give yourself more ing system.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4 Bike Etiquette And The Rules Of The Trail

    Marin Mountain Bikes supports the National Off-Road Bicycle When riding downhill, especially over bumpy terrain, keep your Association and encourages all Marin riders to ride responsibly by speed under control using the rear brakes first, and then the front adhering to the following NORBA Code: brakes to slow down.

  • Page 21: Chapter. 5 Riding Techniques

    R I D I N G T E C H N I Q U E S them. It’s a good idea to first practice riding your Marin bicycle on flat roads in a relatively safe area in order to get the feel of your bicycle and to I will always be self-sufficient and my destination objective and practice shifting and braking.
  • Page 22 Always control your speed so that you will be able to stop under a hill, make sure you wear the proper safety gear. Even with the current variety of situations. Apply the brakes gradually to avoid skidding. You state-of-the-art protective safety equipment and gear, serious injury or don’t want your wheels to lock up as your bicycle is meant to be con- death can occur.

  • Page 23: Part 2: Regular Maintenance Of Bicycle Systems & Operation

    PA R T 2 : REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF BICYCLE SYSTEMS & OPERATION...

  • Page 24: Removing And Installing Front & Rear Wheels

    The dealer from USING AND ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE: whom you bought your Marin bicycle should have already demon- Push the Quick Release Lever into the Open position so that it faces strated the use of the Quick Release Mechanism to you.
  • Page 25 REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL: The important point here is that when the Quick Release is tightened Pull the quick Release Lever to the Open position; you will then need properly it will “scar” or “emboss” (that is, slightly cut into) both the to turn the opposite Adjusting Nut counterclockwise about 2 turns to inside and outside surfaces of the fork ends.

  • Page 26: Chapter. 7 Braking System

    Marin dealer adjust them for you. If you have done major adjustments to your brakes yourself, it is probably a good idea to have your dealer inspect your work.
  • Page 27 Marin models have disks as a standard feature and other Marin models tently round and aligned) by your dealer. will have mounts if you want to install disk brakes in the future. Marin uses hydraulic as well as cable actuated designs.
  • Page 28 To fit your mechanic should perform this job. hand size and preference, many Marin models offer you the ability to Check for deep scoring, grooving or damage to the surface of the adjust the brake lever reach, (i.e. the distance from handlebar grip to brake disk.
  • Page 29 “TOE-ING IN” BRAKE PADS: LONG ARM CANTILEVER BRAKES If you are experiencing squealing brakes, you Cable Pinch Bolt TOE-IN PADS may need to adjust the “toe-in” on your brakes. As a general rule, the leading edge of the brake pad should contact the rim before the trailing edge of the brake pad.

  • Page 30: Chapter. 8 Drive Train And Shifting System

    S H I F T I N G S Y S T E M adjustment is required. It’s a good idea to practicing shifting in a flat, safe area in order to get the feel for your Marin bicycle. OVERVIEW OF THE SHIFTING SYSTEM:...
  • Page 31 Shifting Mechanism LEFT SHIFTER GRIP SHIFT OR SHIMANO REVO SHIFTERS: Trigger Lever-- Lower Gear The Grip Shift and Shimano Revo shifters found on some Marin bicy- Derailleur Cable RIGHT SHIFTER Larger Lever- Adjusting Barrel cles operate differently than the trigger shifters described earlier. The...
  • Page 32 FRONT DERAILLEUR REAR DERAILLEUR Check the alignment of the front derailleur system: the outer plate of Derailleur Hanger Bolt the front derailleur should be almost parallel to the large chainwheel. Adjustment The lower edge of the outer plate should be 1mm to 3mm (1/16 to Screws 1/8 inch) above the teeth on the large chainwheel when it is directly above.
  • Page 33 Remember: if you have any doubts about your work or if your bicycle maintenance is not covered by this manual you should take it to your Marin dealer or a qualified mechanic.

  • Page 34: Chapter. 9 Headset, Handlebars & Stem, Saddle & Seatpost

    LOWER HEAD CUP HOUSING BEARINGS Threadless headsets are used on many Marin bike models as well as LOWER HEAD CONE HOUSING selected road and city bike models. Threadless headsets are very sim- ilar to a standard threaded headset. The key difference is that thread- ed headsets rely on a threaded top nut to adjust the bearings.
  • Page 35 Do not ride your bicycle if your headset is either too loose or too tight. Take it to your Marin dealer for adjustment. Headset maintenance requires special tools and extensive mechanical experience.

  • Page 36: Chapter. 10 Wheels/Tires, Pedals, Hubs & Bottom Bracket

    Proper air pressure Marin bicycle, you are at risk of a flat. Flats are considered part of nor- ranges for any type of tire are listed on the side wall of the tire. If two...
  • Page 37 They are usually marked “L” and “R” on the spindles, denoting left and right. Major pedal overhaul requires an expertise beyond the scope of this manual and should be performed only by your Marin dealer.
  • Page 38 CLIPLESS PEDAL TENSION ADJUSTMENT PEDAL MOUNTING Clipless pedal tension is the force required to step into or click out of a clipless pedal. This force can be adjusted with a small hex wrench. Turn the cleat retension adjuster screw clock-wise to make it harder to release your cleat from the pedal.

  • Page 39: Chapter. 11 Front Suspension & Rear Suspension

    Note: The bottom bracket assembly requires special tools and exper- they relate to the ride. tise to be serviced. This work should be done by your Marin dealer of by an experienced bicycle mechanic. Suspension forks used on some models have a break in period of three to four hours of use.
  • Page 40 Refer to the owner’s manual supplied by the fork manufacturer Marin full suspension bicycles use two types of rear shocks, “Coil or check with a Marin dealer for the type of grease that is most rec- over” and “Air Spring shocks”. Both types of shocks offer different ommended.
  • Page 41 Because of the way the Marin full suspension bicycle is designed, the firmness of the rear shock actually has little to do with the bikes pedaling efficiency or action of the rear end.
  • Page 42 To slow, and it will feel like you have lower or raise the air pressure accordingly. no rear suspension. Some shocks equipped on Marin bikes have rebound damping control built into them so you will only be able to...

  • Page 43: Chapter. 12 Cleaning, Lubrication & Storage

    Here are a couple of tips on cleaning your bicycle: GENERAL MAINTENANCE Periodically check all pivot points on your Marin full suspension bicy- • To get dirt and mud off your bicycle lightly wash off most of the cle. Make sure the pivot points at the rear shock and main pivots are loose dirt or mud with a hose.
  • Page 44 Pay attention to the moving parts of your bicycle, in particular the chase. You will need to have your Marin dealer do this type of main- chain, and lubricate according to the schedule suggested in Chapter tenance for you.
  • Page 45 TORQUE VALUES: STORAGE: If you break a bolt, it is because you have exceeded the torque rec- Don’t store your bicycle outdoors. It should be protected from rain ommendation. It is therefore suggested that you pay close attention to and snow as well as from the sun. If you’re going to store your bicy- the following values: cle long-term, it should be suspended so the weight of the bicycle doesn’t rest on the tires or the air should be let out of the tires.

  • Page 46: Chapter. 13 Maintenance Schedule & Records

    Brake cables greased and adjusted by dealer Replace brake pads as needed After acquiring your Marin Mountain Bike and riding it for about a Grease and adjust derailleur cables (by dealer) month, you should have it serviced by your Marin dealer to ensure Re-grease hub bearings (dealer) that all of its components are functioning properly.
  • Page 47 Marin likewise warrants all original parts including paint and decals failure. Marin does not cover bikes or parts that are subjected to race for one year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 48 Marin does not authorize or permit anyone else, including it’s dealers, to make any other warranties, expressed or implied, for Marin. This warranty applies only for those bicycles purchased in the USA. If purchasing a Marin Bicycle outside the USA ask your dealer for the specific warranty in your country.

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