tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post8890501042502706800..comments2024-03-20T00:43:45.743-07:00Comments on A Bicycle's point of view: Marin Four Corners: Honest ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-12716316542125794012024-02-05T20:46:41.705-08:002024-02-05T20:46:41.705-08:00You've described every owner's experience ...You've described every owner's experience with this bike. Marin was ahead of their time because they were making a bike for the everyday rider looking for an off the beaten path experience instead of the aspiring racer.Johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799461560427184888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-82230710915384621352024-02-05T20:45:12.881-08:002024-02-05T20:45:12.881-08:00I'm all for that, I'll put chariot spikes ...I'm all for that, I'll put chariot spikes on my bicycle wheels and wear leather chaps as well. Sign me up!Johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799461560427184888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-73374777607502050112024-02-05T20:38:27.924-08:002024-02-05T20:38:27.924-08:00Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. The Four Corne...Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. The Four Corners would be perfect as a "party pace" touring or commuting bicycle. It is definitely not a race bike, but sturdy like a tank and it doesn't break the bank *see what I did there;) . If you are looking for a bike that lasts a really long time, lower maintenance and for the price you can throw it around without a care in the world, the Four Corners is your bike. My feedback has changed in the sense that I no longer have this bike but at times still wished I have kept it now that I no longer do fast or long rides. Also, I now understand the benefit of having a bike for bad roads because my roads are bad in my area. So those are the only observations that have changed.Johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799461560427184888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-14765479938557602302024-02-05T20:32:07.098-08:002024-02-05T20:32:07.098-08:00Hi Alex! Sorry for the delayed response. I don'...Hi Alex! Sorry for the delayed response. I don't check my comments too often these days. North Texas is a large area. If you are living in the metro area a gravel or gravel adventure category bike will cover almost all of your needs. Some mountain bike trails will require a legit mountain bike (ex: Northshore, Erwin Park, Isle Du Bois) but most flat trails can also be ridden on the Four Corners or Marin's other gravel offering, the Nicasio Plus. Review on that coming soon!Johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799461560427184888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-48519051966969333432023-10-24T14:03:32.963-07:002023-10-24T14:03:32.963-07:00Hi, I live in North TX as well and am getting into...Hi, I live in North TX as well and am getting into cycling. I plan to ride a combination of paved road, gravel and single track and I also want to try bike packing, but I am not sure what bike to get. One minute I think hardtail mountain bike but then the next minute I think something more road friendly but that can also handle some off road (like the Marin Four Corners). So as someone who has a lot of experience in cycling, what do you suggest? Thanks. AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-47164506776754212412023-06-18T09:45:54.567-07:002023-06-18T09:45:54.567-07:00Great write up. I appreciate the honest and thorou...Great write up. I appreciate the honest and thorough feedback. I am curious after a few years; do you still have the bike? Has your feedback changed? I am purchasing a Four Corners and live in the mountains of central OR. I have a lightweight carbon race 29er that I use for gravel today and have been looking for a replacement for my 2012 Salsa Fargo that I no longer have. The Marin Four Corners seems like a great option that permits 2” tires for party pace gravel riding and occasional bikepacking. Thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-23278321252069456802022-11-30T03:20:28.562-08:002022-11-30T03:20:28.562-08:00An interesting and honest review. The cycle paths ...An interesting and honest review. The cycle paths here along the Rhein are in a terrible condition, broken up asphalt. The Four Corners makes easy work of them. All and all it's ok, but quite heavy.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855832686945618621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-19191178273377706552022-03-29T16:45:17.903-07:002022-03-29T16:45:17.903-07:00Very helpful. Thank you!Very helpful. Thank you!SPYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453051074343182935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-87362247518069963382022-01-03T04:49:53.988-08:002022-01-03T04:49:53.988-08:00Thank you so much for writing a real life review o...Thank you so much for writing a real life review of this bike.<br />I have been intrigued by this bike for a while now<br />I live and ride in India, where the roads are often broken. I find my hands tingly after long rides, so I am looking for a more cushy bike<br /><br />But there are enough hilly sections around town and so I am a bit concerned about the weight of this bike. Your review helps clear the picture <br /><br />Would love it if you post a few comments a year later aPradoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11230031903157593972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-10655723472844411072021-12-18T11:34:07.457-08:002021-12-18T11:34:07.457-08:00A "Mad Max" Tour de France would be awes...A "Mad Max" Tour de France would be awesome! Racers would be allowed to carry weapons and attack each other as they ride. I'd love to see it.Treebeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769796990019460695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-89291244778390353112021-11-28T05:08:03.458-08:002021-11-28T05:08:03.458-08:00Nice post. Long term review? Thanks.Nice post. Long term review? Thanks.jayardamasinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16545020956003296678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1676384460764494844.post-26914436812227883192020-07-01T17:27:51.000-07:002020-07-01T17:27:51.000-07:00I have owned the 2018 version that I got new from ...I have owned the 2018 version that I got new from a bike shop that was going out of business. I wanted a gravel bike but unknowingly ended up with a touring bike! I do wish it was 5 lbs lighter and I wish Marin would sell the Elite model as a frame but that doesn't look like its going to happen. That said, I really love this bike. If you forget about speed and just enjoy the ride this thing is awesome!! It is so planted on any terrain it's ridiculous, especially off road! I have beat this thing up pretty well on Off-road trails and I must admit I think it does extremely well. That weight really can come as a benefit in stabilizing the ride when pounding on a downhill. I upgraded the rear cassette to a Sunrace 40 tooth, which the derailleur accepted with no problems. It's now a climbing machine albeit a slow one but makes it pretty easy. I am currently looking at putting on a set on 29R rims from my Specialized Camber MTB bike and putting on a set of Continental Speed Ride tires to lighten things up a bit or at least make me feel I have. All in all I would highly recommend it as a pure adventure/touring bike if speed & racing is not a consideration. Once underway the bike is really very nice and seems to love getting dirty!!BobCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771694261228561285noreply@blogger.com