Marin Quake 7.8 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Quake 7.8
First production 2009
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin Quake 7.8 Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- medium
- large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Code 5 Levers
Avid Code 5 With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Code 5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sun Ringle Jumping Flea 12 (millimeters)
Front: Sun Ringle Jumping Flea DH 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty FR
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 Custom Butted and Hydraformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros FR 2014 Alloy OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros FR
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) FSA Orbit DL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainSRAM PC 951
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Howitzer XR
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt 2.2 RG DH and E-13 DRS
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Quake 7.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 180 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 66 RCV

Other Specs of Marin Quake 7.8

Component group setsSRAM X.7/mix
Available colors - White Pearl
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsBMX Platform
Rear shock absorber 170 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Rocco TST
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Derived


Marin Quake 7.8 bike review

Marin produced the Quake 7.8 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,599.99.
Quake 7.8 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , medium and large .
Marin Mountain bike Quake 7.8 can be found in a few colors, among these colors White Pearl .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.50" Kenda Nevegal tires and DT Swiss stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB Dual Duty FR, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Avid Code 5 with 203mm Rotor front/Avid Code 5 with 185mm Rotor rear brakes, Avid Code 5 levers braking system and Front: Sun Ringle Jumping Flea DH 20mm, Rear: Sun Ringle Jumping Flea 12mm hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 6061 Custom Butted/ Hydraformed Aluminum material for the frame. Syncros FR 2014 alloy OS high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Quake 7.8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros FR.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Hussefelt 2.2 RG DH/E-13 DRS, 24/36 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC 951 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM X.7 Trigger gear shift levers.