Originally Posted by atl47
Thanks for your posts - and thanks CaptMatt for the pic of your Marlin, I don't think I'd have a hard decision to make if they still looked that slick. I'm leaning a little towards the Marlin at this point b/c its the one bike from last weekend's test drive that I distinctly remember feeling really good on, but I'm gonna test again to make sure before I give up on the Rockhopper.
If anyone has any other pics of their new 07 black/silver Marlin - I'd love to see it. I did see the pic you sent IAMTB, but that's the ONLY pic I've seen of it so far for the 07.
This is my 06 bought at the end of last season right after I brought it home from the bike shop. Only got about 200 miles on it because I ride my road bike more for triathlon training. I agree with comments that you get better components for the money. I absolutely love this bike. It handles great on the single tracks by my house. If it feels good when you ride it you won't be disappointed!