Marin Bikes Reviews 362

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Evaluating 111 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the quality of the products, particularly the bikes, highlighting their solid build, responsiveness, and durability. Many people appreciate the excellent value, finding that the bikes offer a perfect balance of performance and affordability. The delivery service is frequently mentioned as fast and efficient, with many orders arriving sooner than expected. However, some customers also noted issues with the ordering process, such as receiving the wrong size or experiencing delays in delivery. A few other people also felt that the pricing for replacement parts, especially shipping costs, was too high. There were also occasional reports of products arriving with minor damage or defective components, like tires or paint that chips easily.

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Product

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Quality

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Delivery service

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Order

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was going to order the burgundy Marin hooded sweatshirt and a 2nd tech material tee shirt but wasn't getting free shipping or the 10% discount for signing up. Dropped them a message via the website ab... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found a like new Larkspur 2 for my dad last fall and loved riding it myself on both paved and easier dirt trails. Such a great value proposition with the chosen components and the comfort was ex... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a Marin bike thinking I’d casually cruise around the neighborhood. Instead, I accidentally became that guy who wears padded shorts and says things like “cadence” unironica... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a few components from the website. Had an issue with a handlebar. Sent me a new one. No issues. Good quality. The pedals and grips are great. I bought the bike itself (bobcat trail 4)... See more


Company details

  1. Bicycle Store
  2. Bicycle Wholesale

Written by the company

Marin Bikes are Made For Fun. Since the first mountain bikes bearing the Marin Bikes name debuted in 1986, the brand has been dedicated to enriching the lives of our riders by making fun, high caliber bicycles, which provide years of riding enjoyment. We operate a business based on hard work, fueled by passion, and fulfilled by the satisfaction of bringing the joy of cycling to riders across the world.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

362 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bike

Great bike. I use it everyday as a commuter. The gear shifting is a little clunky but I’m hoping after some more break in time that gets better.

15 August 2024
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Marin San Anselmo DS2

Positives:
1 Good bike, feels comfortable.

Negatives:
1. Box came broken. It was also missing the toolkit. Fortunately I had my own kit so I was able to assemble the bike. But feels silly that i paid for the full package but did not receive the entire thing.
2. Bike chain was stuck and I had to wrestle it to remove. Bad packaging imo.

6 August 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, sorry to see you have some issues. It seems you purchased your bike through Expertvoice, please contact them directly who can start a claims process with us

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bike is great as expected

The bike is great as expected, not my first Marin. Packed perfectly and assembly was a breeze. The power in this thing is so awesome. Just did a quick test run in the driveway and the pedal assist is perfect.

3 August 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I only received one of the 4 air…

I only received one of the 4 air fresheners I ordered because the packaging was loose. The metal sign arrived dented which is not ideal. I don’t want to waste resources mailing back. I love my Marin mountain bike that I ride year round to work so not that big of a deal but still a pain in the butt.

30 July 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, so sorry to hear this. We have shipped you a replacement sign. Please feel free to message our customer service for any furtehr issues, so that we can resolve them as quickly as possible for you

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I only need one bolt

It was like $40 including shipping for one bolt that I needed. I’ve snapped one and now bent one. I don’t think it should be this expensive to replace a bolt that warps under moderate use.

22 July 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

please contact us on service@marinbikes.com so we can help resolve this issue

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The shipment arrived on time and ready…

The shipment arrived on time and ready for assembly. I will give props the the packaging team at Marin bikes, because, the box looked as though it had been through a trip around the world a few times, but no parts missing or damaged on the inside and that's all that counts.
The bicycle rolls true and smooth, shifts effortlessly with the in-hub derailer and braking is a breeze with the hydraulic discs. We're excited for the family trip to Mackinac Island next week to christen teh two-wheeler officially!

9 July 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

enjoy the trip

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Wonderful pedals but poor service

Wonderful petals! Got to me quite quickly. However, wrong color and did not respond to email.

15 July 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

please can you contact us on customer.service@marinbikes.com so we can resolve this for you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They sell bikes chipped as new

They sell bikes chipped as new. Apparently this is a common practice from Marin bikes because their paint job is bad.

15 July 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, Sorry you have recieved a bike with damaged paint. Please can you work with your local dealer to fix it or email us on service@marinbikes.com

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