Marin Bikes Reviews 354

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Considering 116 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the quality of the products, noting their durability and solid construction. Many people appreciate the excellent delivery service, highlighting fast shipping and well-packaged items. The company is also commended for making high-quality bikes accessible at good prices, striking a balance between performance and cost. However, some customers experienced issues with the ordering process, such as receiving incorrect parts or difficulties with the website's search engine. A few other people also felt that the pricing for certain items, particularly shipping costs for small parts, was not satisfactory.

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Needed a derailleur hanger for Bobcat frame, unable to find one on Amazon or the usual online sources. Fortunately Marin had it available, clearly identified and for a decent price. Only disappointm... See more

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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

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

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


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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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

354 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Room for improvement

Order took too long to ship and the through axel does not fit. I used the fitment recommended on the Marin sight. I have an axel that does not fit and had to overnight the correct one from another supplier.

June 19, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, please can you email customer.service@marinbikes.com with your order number and the issue you experienced. We will get it resolved asap.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bike!

Great bike!

This bike looks nice, performs great, and came quickly. Putting it together wasn't too challenging.

June 17, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Happy trails

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Here is what it is

Here is what it is; either they think the customer who returns their product deserves a phuq-U, so they don't do anything to facilitate the process, or they just think they're above retail detail.
Postal tracking showed our return delivered.
Nothing.
They're happy to come on here & pretend they care or want to help when they get a bad review - in reality, they don't answer emails if they know what you want. It's just not work they want to do.
They don't care about us, so it's safe to assume they won't care about you.

May 6, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Apologies once again for the frustrations. We deeply care about all of our customers, unfortunately we are a small team and sometimes things take a little longer to process than we would like. We will aim to get better. Your refund was processed last week.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Legs Hate Me, but My Soul Thanks Marin

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” unironically. Thanks, Marin — now I own three pairs of sunglasses, none of which are for fashion.

This bike climbs hills like a mountain goat on espresso and descends like it’s being chased by the IRS. Smooth, fast, and somehow makes me feel like a Tour de France contender even though I stop for snacks every 2 miles.

Pros:

Looks fast even when I'm walking it uphill

Made me google "aerodynamics for dads"

Local squirrels nod respectfully as I ride by

Cons:

My car feels jealous

My friends say I talk about "geometry" too much (they mean bike geometry, obviously)

I can't blame the bike for being slow anymore—it’s definitely me

10/10 would pedal into the sunset again.

May 30, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

We're deeply sorry for turning you into a lycra-wearing, cadence-obsessing cycling enthusiast — that wasn't in the warranty fine print! But we're thrilled your Marin has earned the respect of the local squirrel community (they're notoriously tough critics).

The fact that you've achieved "mountain goat on espresso" climbing status while still maintaining a healthy snack-every-2-miles strategy tells us you've found the perfect balance. And don't worry about your car feeling jealous — we hear couples therapy works wonders for human-vehicle-bicycle relationships.

Thanks for choosing Marin and for the best review that's ever made us genuinely laugh out loud. May your sunglasses collection continue to grow and your hills continue to fear you!

P.S. — If you ever want to upgrade to four pairs of sunglasses, we know a guy... 😎

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

One Good, On Bad

One bike arrived fine & is great! A second shipment/bike was damaged, missing parts & probably needs to be replaced...

June 11, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, Sorry to hear that! It looks like you ordered through expertvoice. Please contact their customer service to organise replacement parts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast

Fast, efficient service and a quick response to any questions. Thanks!

June 10, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Awesome to hear

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Paint chipping off on brand new marin san quentin 3

Bought a marin san quentin 3 27.5 2025 almost 3 months ago now overall it's a fantastic bike my only big complaint it that the paint on the bike chips ridiculously easily had a good 5 or 6 big paint chips already and my previous bikes never had that must just have extremely weak paint or lacquer abit of a shame and marin themselves do not supply anything so solve this issue.

June 9, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Sorry to hear about your issues, please feel free to email us on service@marinbikes.com with some pictures of the issues

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marin N+1

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 excellent.

When the DSX 2 came back in stock in a Large I pulled the trigger and couldn’t be happier. This bike makes me want to go out and get more miles in to compliment my mountain bike rides.

Marin makes some unique and cool rides unavailable in the market at fantastic prices. Thanks!

May 29, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love riding to work now!

Incredibly fast shipping, bike packed super well and secure, no damage at all. The bike is amazing quality and a lot of fun to ride, best e-bike experience. I love riding to work now!

May 23, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Love My Marin Bike!

Absolutely Love My Marin Bike!

I've been riding my Marin Bike for a while now, and I can't say enough good things about it. The build quality is outstanding—everything feels solid, responsive, and built to last. Whether I'm cruising city streets or tackling trails, it handles beautifully and gives me full confidence on every ride.

What really impressed me is how affordable Marin Bikes are for the level of quality you get. They’ve truly struck the perfect balance between performance and price. It’s clear they care about making high-quality bikes accessible to more riders.

And the fun? Next level. Every ride feels like an adventure. I look forward to hopping on my Marin Bike every chance I get. It’s not just transportation—it’s joy on two wheels. Highly recommend!

April 9, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The part ordered was not in the…

The part ordered was not in the package. Only the receipt! I'm sure this will be worked out.

May 19, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

oh wow so sorry about this. Please can you email us on customer.service@marinbikes.com so we can resolve that for you straight away

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bike came promptly and in good…

Bike came promptly and in good condition overall. One of the packets with some of the bolts/screws, etc. had opened up and spilled into the bottom of the box, which did have some untaped seams on it, BUT, after pulling everything out, I did find everything.

There were no instructions on putting the bike together, even though there was supposed to be but I am fairly experienced wrenching on bikes and it went together well.

One other thing, I have purchased other bikes and had to put them together and this was the first time I had to actually mount a front brake. It wasn't terrible, just an extra step (especially centering the caliper) that I have not had to do before and wondered why it was not shipped already mounted.

Again, these are pretty picky and the bike is great. Thanks Marin.

May 7, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi,
Sorry to hear about any awkward situations you encountered. We ship our bikes ready to be assembled by qualified bike mechanics. If you have purchased through one of our partners like expertvoice we strongly encourage you to have your bike checked over by a qualified bike mechanic before riding. Feel free to reach out to us directly through customer.service@marinbikes.con

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Shipping could be faster, but otherwise good.

Needed a derailleur hanger for Bobcat frame, unable to find one on Amazon or the usual online sources. Fortunately Marin had it available, clearly identified and for a decent price. Only disappointment was they took a whole week to get it shipped, but fortunately I bought two so I'll have a spare.

May 6, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Apologies for the delay in shipping, we will take a look at our processes in an effort to improve

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not getting my phone calls and emails…

Not getting my phone calls and emails returned.
Marin staff doesn't know much about how the ShipEarly program works. Phone messages have names of people that aren't the same people. Some of phone messages to accting or sales tell me to call or text or email them but don't leave any email or text numbers or phone numbers - not helpful. Company phone numbers are all messed up. Sounds like not enough staff to meet customer needs.

May 17, 2025
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, we are so sorry to hear that. Definitely not something we are aware of, but will get it fixed right away. We will pass your message on and have someone contact you to understand the situation better and get your queries all cleared up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Brand Ever !!!

Marin brand, customer service, products innovation, accessories everything they're doing right. That's why I'm looking to get my second Marin!!!

May 15, 2025

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