Thread: Substitute for Marin Muirwoods 1994
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Old 07-20-13 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bikemig
The 1994 Marin Muirwoods was a $500 rigid mtb: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...s#.Ueky5mTEqnY

Rigid mtbs are really good bikes. You could pick up a vintage mtb. They have quite a following but are not all that expensive. There is a 1989 specialized team stumpjumper on this site: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-part-out-sale.

Or you could pick up a new rigid mtb like this marin muirwoods: http://www.rei.com/product/845701/ma...29er-bike-2013

You provide no reasons why you think the modern muirwoods is unlike the one you lost but in any case, but there are clearly a great many substitutes out there that will do everything you want and do it well but none can replace your subjective feelings about the bike you lost.
I agree that hardtail steel MTBs make great all-round bikes; sadly there are few new ones being made, and even less at affordable prices. There are great deals on the used market, but unless you're a decent mechanic it might not be the best solution for everyone.

I just bought a 2013 Muirwoods 29er. It has a modern mountainy geometry (long TT, short stem) tweaked for an urban ride (upright position, thin tires). While large knobbies might fit, you may want to check the front der. clearance first. Its a good allrounder for someone who prefers mountain geometry to a more road or leisurely geometry
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