Price: About $650
Specs: Aluminium frame. A mix of Shimano and Truvativ parts, Alex rims, 26″ wheels, mounts for 2 bottles, racks and mudguards, 48-38-28 crankset with an 11-32 back cassette.
Who has used it: Bike Radar review
Upsides: Nice touring extras like the rack mounts at this price.
Downsides: Like most bikes in this price range, upgrades are to be expected. No racks come with the bike and the 32-spoke wheels won’t be up to carrying heavy loads and riders. If you want a steel frame, you’ll have to upgrade to the 700 cc Marin Muirwoods 29er.
For more information: Marin Muirwoods

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