Bolinas Ridge 2
OverviewAbout the Marin Bolinas Ridge 2
The Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 is a mountain bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $749.99 at BikesOnline. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
How it comparesThe Bolinas Ridge 2 against similarly priced bikes
- At $749.99 it costs less than 91% of the 223 mountain bikes we list.
- Head angle: 67.0 degrees, slacker, so steadier on descents than the middle of similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (68.0 degrees).
- Front travel: 100 mm, about the same as similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (middle 100 mm).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.71, about the same as similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (middle 0.70).
- Gears at the back: 8-speed, fewer than the middle of similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (9-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 57 mm, about the same as similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (middle 57 mm).
- No dropper post as standard; 0 of 9 similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes include one.
Closest alternatives on price
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SizingWhat size Bolinas Ridge 2 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS (27.5") | 147 to 157 cm | 4 ft 10 in to 5 ft 2 in |
| S (27.5") | 157 to 165 cm | 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M (29") | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L (29") | 175 to 183 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in |
| XL (29") | 183 to 191 cm | 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 3 in |
Rider heights from Marin's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Marin
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch (27.5-inch on the smaller sizes)
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Altus 1x8
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS (27.5"), S (27.5"), M (29"), L (29"), XL (29")
- Price
- $749.99 at BikesOnline, was $999.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M (29 inch)
- Stack
- 622 mm
- Reach
- 445 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.40
- Head angle
- 67 deg
- Seat angle
- 74.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1184 mm
- Chainstay
- 455 mm
- BB drop
- 61 mm
- Standover
- 699 mm
- Fork rake
- 46 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 8
- Crank
- Marin Forged Alloy
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- Shimano 8-Speed, 11-45T
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Essa, 8-Speed
- Brakes
- Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin, Double Wall Alloy
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.25
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin Alloy, 31.8mm, 45mm / Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
- Saddle
- Marin MTB
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCM DS
- Wheel config
- 29
- Suspension
- hardtail
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 67 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.71 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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