New MTB. Rah!
My old Marin (Bear Valley SE) is an absolute workhorse that saw it's best days about 10 years ago. I decided to go out and myself a new bike ready for my planned bike ride…
So, I got myself a shiny new Marin B17. I wanted a road bike, but in the end could not be without a MTB.
My planned bike ride - sometime during August, I intend to cycle the length of the Welsh Border, from Chepstow in the south to Chester in the North. Should take a few days all being well. More details to follow - if you live anywhere near the Border let me know where to avoid 
If you are after a good cycle, you cannot go far wrong with a Marin. Well recommended.
Comment by sarahG — July 22, 2006 @ 7:36 pm
Avoid going just past Chester then
Sounds like a great trip however
Comment by Ash — July 22, 2006 @ 7:44 pm
Agree with your assessment of Marins. My Nail Trail has given me 8.5 years of sterling service and is still going strong. Had a couple of refits along the way, but nothing major.
Comment by burt — July 24, 2006 @ 2:33 pm
Did a nice 20 mile ride yesterday. Difficult to get used to the new riding position - seems to be much "higher" than the previous Marin, and consequently a lot more unstable.
Tis a nice bike though!