Bolinas Ridge 2 ST
OverviewAbout the Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 ST
The Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 ST is a mountain bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $799.99 at BikesOnline. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
How it comparesThe Bolinas Ridge 2 ST against similarly priced bikes
- At $799.99 it costs less than 89% of the 234 mountain bikes we list.
- 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 10 similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes include one.
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SizingWhat size Bolinas Ridge 2 ST do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 147 to 157 cm | 4 ft 10 in to 5 ft 2 in |
| S | 157 to 165 cm | 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 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
- 27.5-inch
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Altus 1x8
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M
- Price
- $799.99 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.
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
- 27.5x2.25
- 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
- 27.5
- Suspension
- hardtail
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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