After much searching for a frame to replace my Niner ROS 9 as it was a bit short, I decided to get a frame made through Marino. I test rode a few bikes, but in the end they either weren't SS native (Norco Torrent) or required too many part changes, i.e. boost or seat post shims (Specialised Fuse) so the decision in the end was pretty straight forward. I have attached a pic of the geometry, I cannot really remember how I got to the final geometry, but I ride a large Spitfire as well so that was definitely a guide. Parts were moved over from my Niner except for the stem, tyres and the chain as somehow I ended up with longer chain stays.
Some noteworthy features, Reynolds 725 tubing, no derailleur hanger, no cables bosses to run a derailleur cable and external cable routing except for the last bit of the dropper. I wanted it to be a very minimalistic build and not exactly eye catching, although it does get a lot of comments. I was very nervous when I first rode it as I didn't;t know if I had completely stuffed up the geometry but it fits me perfectly. I try and ride this everywhere as a bit of a do it all bike, its heaps of fun showing people you don't need some fancy frame and 12 gears to go everywhere or to keep up. Ended up on bits of the DH track at Ourimbah and that was definitely my limit.
Overall the build quality is good, the process albeit very long was worth it, about 4 months in total from first contact, would have been faster if I could make up my mind.
Frame - Marino custom
Fork - Fox 34 factory 140mm
Handlebars - Enve SWP flat
Stem - Spank
Headset - Marino
Grips - Lizard Skins Peaty lock on
Saddle - Fizik
Seatpost - Bikeyoke Revive 160mm
Brakes - Magura MT trail sport with 180mm rotors
Cranks - M8000 with oval 32t brand no longer visible
Chain - KMC 10 speed
Pedals - M520
Cog - Surly 19t
Hubs - Hope Pro 4
Rims - Carbonfan 29mm internal asymmetric
Spokes/nipples - DT Swiss
Tyres - Assegai/Agressor 2.5" WT
Total weight - 12.5kg
Some noteworthy features, Reynolds 725 tubing, no derailleur hanger, no cables bosses to run a derailleur cable and external cable routing except for the last bit of the dropper. I wanted it to be a very minimalistic build and not exactly eye catching, although it does get a lot of comments. I was very nervous when I first rode it as I didn't;t know if I had completely stuffed up the geometry but it fits me perfectly. I try and ride this everywhere as a bit of a do it all bike, its heaps of fun showing people you don't need some fancy frame and 12 gears to go everywhere or to keep up. Ended up on bits of the DH track at Ourimbah and that was definitely my limit.
Overall the build quality is good, the process albeit very long was worth it, about 4 months in total from first contact, would have been faster if I could make up my mind.
Frame - Marino custom
Fork - Fox 34 factory 140mm
Handlebars - Enve SWP flat
Stem - Spank
Headset - Marino
Grips - Lizard Skins Peaty lock on
Saddle - Fizik
Seatpost - Bikeyoke Revive 160mm
Brakes - Magura MT trail sport with 180mm rotors
Cranks - M8000 with oval 32t brand no longer visible
Chain - KMC 10 speed
Pedals - M520
Cog - Surly 19t
Hubs - Hope Pro 4
Rims - Carbonfan 29mm internal asymmetric
Spokes/nipples - DT Swiss
Tyres - Assegai/Agressor 2.5" WT
Total weight - 12.5kg