This bike is available next month – my mate’s going to buy one

The fork brace has gone by the looks of things

Only possible issue is mud clearance according to this report

Marin’s back to basics plus bike is one to watch

I think the Pine Mountain 2 looks stunning – love the unpainted brazing of the cable points.

After my 27.5 plus hardtail test at the weekend I think it’d make a great n+1 bike, but £2.2k is a chunk of cash for something I probably wouldn’t use much. The PM1 at £750 does look like great value though.

Another Palisades Trail here.
1993, I think, two tone grey with purple bits.

I even had a matching purple Castelli rain jacket – not a good look on a fat lad.

And yes, the new one is stunning.
😀

I’m not a fan of the latest FS bikes. The join between the toptube and the seat tube is too “boxy” for my liking. But, that makes no sense as I like the look of my 07 Quake, which is “boxy” allover.

Mine looks like this…

The welds are beautiful, too.

What is going on with that disappearing/reappearing fork brace?

No brace in the pic bonesetter has posted but in the bikeradar review he links to (dated 2/10/15)….

That would be a deal breaker for me.

That would be a deal breaker for me too

@Rickmeister – nope, I had a 1995 Nail Trail.

But my first proper mtb at 11 years old was a 14.5 inch 1992 Bolinas Ridge, purple with lime green forks and decals… adored that bike, and is the reason why I still like the brand, even if I haven’t bought one since the Nail Trail.

my first proper mtb was an eldridge grade…it was all matt black except the rears stays which were that dayglo orange/red. the decals and stem were the same colour.
i absolutely loved that bike. it rode beautifully and i was absolutely devastated when it got stolen…insurance wouldn’t pay out either!!

i would love to own one again

Just had it confirmed by marin the fork brace on the pine mountain is there on production models. It’s for mudguard mounting. They also said a 29er x 2.3 should fit but 27.5+ should really be used as that’s what it was designed for

My first MTB was a ’92 Pine Mountain (which I understand is still in the garage of the guy I sold it to 20 years ago…).

I also had a DH-FRS (frame only, 6″ travel, with 100mm forks…) which was the same as the B17 that made people reconsider how much travel you could have and still ride XC with

Lol bonesetter the stooge is beautiful. Marin is hard to see past for the cash tho. And it takes me back to my teens.

A genesis fortitude alfine with big clearance or a longitude with alfine. I’ll just keep on thinking as I’m in no rush tbh

I had a ’94 Bear Valley SE.The grey one. I loved it, but don’t think I’ll be returning to rigid steel now, nice as the new Pine Mountain looks

Here’s 25yrs of Marin. 1990 Pine Mountain. Spent today sorting drivetrain, all new cables, put v brakes on, new grips, rack and road quick release mudguards. Also put City Jet tyres on.

Been sat doing nowt for years. Great feeling bringing an old friend back to life for new adventures.

Doing c2c on it next week. Can’t wait.

Yeah I know the slabs need jet washing!

Squin , that’s brilliant!

When that was new I’d have ripped the piss because of the mudguards and rack…..25 years on and I’m in full agreement about having them! 😆

In 2007 i got my first MTB – a Marin Wildcat Trail. I was blissfully unaware that you needed a different bike for every type of riding so used it for everything and it was brilliant. Ok, so not great at DH (neither was i to be fair) but more ‘forky’ forks soon gave me more confidence and if i was feeling brave, it was fast enough. All day rides were no problem as you’d expect from an all day bike but it was happy to partake in a spot of dirt jumping if i asked. I’m very surprised it’s still in one piece as it really shouldn’t be. I had some pretty big crashes on it and lost many rear wheels but the frame is still sound. I don’t know if that’s because modern mtbs are really rather strong or Marin make a great frame. Could be a bit of both but it has left a lasting impression of the brand. It still lives in my shed, ready for my eldest if he gets bored of rugby, football and gurls.

Look how pretty she is…

Flap jack, we need pictures!