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Introducing Vishnu, our dedicated Cycling Enthusiast with a long journey of riding and crafting expert bicycle reviews exclusively for ChooseMyBicycle. With an avid passion for Cycling and an unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of Bicycle Technology, Vishnu's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.
Mountain Bike
The slanting top tube makes the ride geometry aggressive and comfortable as well.
The manual suspension lock-out helped make the fork rigid and thus ride faster on flatter surfaces.
This Altus groupset is an entry to mid-level MTB derailleur and worked seamlessly during the test ride.
These brakes were safe and balanced on even the most slippery and roughest of trails.
The Kenda 29" x 2.2" Tires keep you safe on the trails with maximum traction.
frame
Aluminium Alloy with Internal Cable Routing
fork
Suntour XCT Suspension Fork with 100mm travel and lockout
front derailleur
Shimano Altus 2-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano Altus 2x8-Speed
brakes
Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
tires
Kenda 29" x 2.2"
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
15kgs
handlebar
Alloy
stem
Alloy
seatpost
Alloy
hubs
Alloy
crankset
Shimano Hyperdrive M315 36/22T
bottom bracket
Neco B908 Sealed
no of gears
16-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Marlin Bikes is an Indian based Bicycle brand operating from Bangalore. Their Bicycles are manufactured in a state-of-art facility which also comprises a R&D team equipped with latest know how which helps in creating new rider friendly designs. We got the opportunity to test ride the Marlin Yeti 29 and here is what we thought.
Weight: 15.2 Kgs
Usage: Trail/Fitness
The Marlin Yeti 29 is a hardtail MTB built to tackle the roughest of trails with performance focused components.
The Marlin Yeti 29 is built using Aluminium Alloy. This frame has a tapered head tube and smooth welded edges to keep the most of the material at places in the frame which is capable of taking in vibrations from the trails. The slanting top tube makes the ride geometry aggressive and comfortable as well.
The SR Suntour XCT front suspension fork comes with a massive 100mm travel which worked really well on the roughest of trails. The manual suspension lock-out helped make the fork rigid and thus ride faster on flatter surfaces.
The Alloy frame is strong and can take in a lot of hitting and the 100mm suspension forks works smoothly
The Marlin Yeti 29 which I test rode came in a full Gloss Grey with Black and Yellow as the secondary colours and internal cable routing. The gloss finish paint job was of superior quality. The subtle graphics was simple and added a nice aesthetic look to the Bicycle. The wide MTB tires with big treads help the bicycle look rugged.
The Marlin Yeti 29 comes in 3 colour variants; Matt Black, Grey and Glossy Green
A performance focused MTB like the Marlin Yeti 29 requires precise gearing. This MTB is equipped with a Shimano Altus 2-Speed front derailleur and Shimano Altus 8-Speed rear derailleur. This Altus groupset is an entry to mid-level MTB derailleur and worked seamlessly during the test ride. The Shimano Altus rapid fire shifters were smooth in shifting with an efficient spring action.
The Shimano Altus 16-Speed derailleurs had a compact yet efficient range to get up to speed and to climb on trails easily
The Marlin Yeti 29 is equipped with Tektro’s M275 Hydraulic Disc brakes. These brakes are the best you can find on a Hardtail MTB with 160mm rotors. These brakes were safe and balanced on even the most slippery and roughest of trails. The Tektro brake levers were easy to engage with just 2 or 3 fingers.
The stock alloy MTB handlebars were wide in length and flat with no raiser. This width made sure the rider has full control and great handling capabilities.
The Tektro Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and safe to use
As in the name of this Bicycle, the Marlin Yeti 29 rolls on a pair of Kenda 29” x 2.20” MTB tires. These tires are meant for trails, mainly because of its 29” circumference and the 2.20” width. These rubbers can keep you safe on the trails with maximum traction. The stock trail specific saddle was ergonomic and keeps you comfortable on fast trail rides.
The Kenda 29” x 2.20” MTB tires handle rough trails with ease
This is a 29 inch hardtail meant for the roughest of trails. With smooth gear shifting and powerful Tektro Hydraulic Disc brakes this Mountain Bike will make you feel confident on the most challenging of trails. The heavily treaded 29 inch tires are capable of handling both wet and dry surfaces and rocky trails. Priced at Rs.37,990 (as on 30th December 2021) the Marlin Yeti 29 is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a performance focused MTB for trail rides.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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