I am looking at replacing my beloved fully rigid Pace RC300 and rigid 2017 Marin Pine Mountain one with a full sus bike.
I bought the Marin purely because the colours took my right back to 1991 again, but I’m craving some comfort these days. I just nip out for 1/2 hr rides locally, used the pine mountain and my wrists were aching like crazy last week.
I’m looking at either a brand new Marin B17 in black and green, seem to be available at £1250 new, again I am drawn to the retro colourway. Seems to have budget components but I upgraded my Pine mountain to full XT / Thomson / Renthal so could transfer these across.
Alternatively possibly a higher spec second hand Santa Cruz Bronson or Transition scout.
Any input on either choices?