I bought a bicycle this weekend — a Marin Stinson — a really cool comfort bicycle compared to the touring bike I used to ride in the 80’s. It rides more up-right compared to the traditional road and touring bike. The gearings are closer to a road bike than those on a mountain bikes to allow the bike to travel faster on paved roads.
There is a lot of cool places to ride bicycle in Irvine. I rode from my place to the old El Toro Marine Corps Air Station this past Sunday morning. The bike rode pretty well through potholes, gravels and constructions.
Tiffany is going to start practicing, too. When she gets more comfortable, she is going to buy hers, and we are going to explore the numerous trails around Irvine.
Marin Stinson 2006 Original Specification
| SRP |
$370 |
| Model Name |
Stinson |
| Model Group |
Comfort |
| Color |
Brushed Polish Gloss Silver |
| Sizes Available |
13", 15", 17" and 18.5"
(15", 17" Women’s) |
| Weight |
30 1/2 lb |
| Frame |
7000 Series Butted Aluminum with Edge II Top and Down Tubes (Upgraded from Prior Year) |
| Swingarm |
N/A |
| Fork |
Spinner EnRoute AC, 63mm of Travel with Preload Adjusters |
| Rear Shock |
N/A |
| Headset |
Double Sealed 1 1/8" Threaded |
| Rear Hub |
Alloy Double Sealed 36 Hole with QR |
| Front Hub |
Alloy Double Sealed 36 Hole with QR |
| Spokes |
15 Gauge Stainless |
| Rims |
Alloy, 36 Hole |
| Tires |
Kenda Krossplus 26" x 1.95" Dirt/Street |
| Shift Levers |
Shimano Altus EZ-Fire Plus |
| Front Mech |
Shimano C051 |
| Rear Mech |
Shimano Altus |
| Cassette |
Shimano, 7 Speed, 14-28 |
| Chain |
UG50 |
| Crankset |
SR Suntour XCC, 48/38/28 |
| Bottom Bracket |
Cartridge Sealed |
| Seatpost |
Suspension Post, 300mm |
| Saddle |
Marin Comfort (Upgraded from Prior Year) |
| Handlebar |
Alloy 2" Rise Comfort |
| Stem |
Forged Alloy with Adjustable Rise |
| Grips |
Dual Density |
| Brakes |
Forged Alloy Linear Pull (Upgraded from Prior Year) |
| Brake Levers |
Integrated with Shifters
(Upgraded from Prior Year) |
| Pedals |
Brochure Spec Composite |
Geometry
| Size |
18.5" |
15"L |
| Head Angle |
70° |
70° |
| Seat Angle |
73° |
73° |
| Top Tube |
22.5" |
21.0" |
| BB Height |
11.25" |
11.25" |
| Stand Over |
33" |
27" |
| Wheel Base |
43.5" |
41.75" |
| Chain Stay |
17.25" |
17.25" |
| Seat Post |
27.2mm |
27.2mm |
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