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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Product

Customers consistently note positive experiences with product. Many reviewers love their bikes, praising... See more

Quality

Users describe positive interactions with quality, highlighting the excellent price-to-quality ratio and the... See more

Delivery service

Clients share positive opinions on delivery service. Many customers praise the incredibly fast shipping, with... See more

Price

Customers had ambiguous experiences with price. Many reviewers praised the great prices, value, and... See more

Order

Consumers find the ordering process to be ambiguous. Many reviewers report an easy ordering system, swift... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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 5 out of 5 stars

Needed to identify a few missing parts…

Needed to identify a few missing parts for a new bike build. Their tech support was spot on as I sent them a picture of the bike frame and they quickly identified the correct parts and shipped them immediately. I have to say I was impressed that I had the parts in two days and they were exactly what I needed.

December 16, 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do NOT order direct from Marin unless you like issues

First bike I ordered online was processed, took my money. Two weeks later I was notified order was cancelled because they were sold out. Still showed available online. Ordered new bike that was one level down, but was $100 more expensive. Bike arrived four days late from the shown delivery date. Seat post clamp lever was loose inside the box and the other three pieces (nut, barrel, and bolt) were missing. Probably due to a large hole in the shipping box. During assembly of the rest of the bike, I found a spoke that was severely bent and loose - needs to be replaced. I got online to contact Marin to replace the missing parts. No way to call them. The only means to report damaged and missing items was an online template for general use. Waiting... I will never order another Marin that is directly shipped from the company.

December 1, 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, we apologise for the situation, we never want to knowingly advertise a bike that doesn't exist, nor do we want to knowingly send a bike with issues to one of our valued customers. You have purchased a bike through our partner ExpertVOice, as per their terms and conditions, please can you contact them directly, they will be able to start the warranty process. We will get your issues resolved as quickly as possible through ExpertVoice.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

A few things to mention here…

A few things to mention here…

1. There is no way to contact customer service via phone.
2. I sent an email requesting an update on my order and no one ever replied.
3. My bike did not arrive in the type of box that was mentioned in Marin’s YouTube channel, and the bike had chipped paint on the carbon fiber frame.

For a bike this expensive, I expected a better interaction with the company and a better product.

October 18, 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, Apologies you have not had a great experience with your bike. As someone who purchased through one of our partners (expert voice) please can you contact them directly to start the warranty process.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Too expensive

First off, why do you have at least 40 different dropouts? And Secondly, why is the cost to ship a small lightweight part to my door nearly as much as the part? Rediculous.

September 24, 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, Thanks for your feedback on our multiple hangers - unfortunately not all bikes are able to use the same hanger. Regarding the cost of freight, we are always trying to offer the most cost effective solution, but sometimes we are at the mercy of our freight companies. For future reference your local Marin dealer should have the hanger you need in stock

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received my new bike on Friday

Received my new bike on Friday. When I attempted to assemble it, I found that it is missing the bearing cups in the head tube and has three small chips in the frame. I emailed customer service right away and sent in a customer service form first thing Monday. It’s impossible to find a phone number to call and beyond frustrating at the slow response.

September 25, 2024
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Reply from Marin Bikes

Hi, Sorry to hear about the issues with your bike. We are a small team, and whilst we aim to answer customer service enquiries within 24 hours, sometimes we don't hit that target. It looks like you purchased the bike through the ExpertVoice platform, please contact them to start the warranty process with us, as unfortunately we are only able to work through dealers to process claims. If they are unable to respond to your ewxpected timeline, please feel free to email us on service@marinbikes.com

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