After another successful season it’s time to sell on our fleet of high-quality rental bikes. For 2021 our Standard MTB has been the popular Marin Bobcat Trail 4 - we have both 27.5” (Small and Medium) and 29” (Large and XL) variants within the fleet. This bike comes with a 1 year manufacturers warranty, even though it has been used.
Spec
When sourcing this bike, our criteria were simple - we wanted a high-quality “proper” MTB suited to the type of trail riding that our customers love. To this end we required 120mm forks - most of the less expensive hardtails on the market are specced with 100mm forks, and we feel that the geometry just isn’t quite right. In line with the bikes we’ve used in previous years, we wanted modern geometry, and a well-balanced spec. Marin certainly came good for us in the shape of the Bobcat Trail, and we’ll be sticking with this same range of bikes for our 2022 fleet.
Other spec highlights are a reliable 2x9 transmission with 11-36 cassette giving smooth shifting and a wide spread of gears, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes, and WTB tyres.
The frame features a 44mm head tube allowing for future upgrade potential with modern tapered forks, and internal dropper post routing.
Servicing
As usual we service these bikes diligently between hires and any components requiring replacement are swapped out as necessary. Our replacement components are generally of higher quality than the manufacturer’s spec so many of these bikes, for example, will have better bottom brackets when sold than they came with originally. The same goes for chains, cables etc.
Upgrades
Before the first hire we fit ODI Bjorn lock-on grips and replace the headsets with FSA sealed cartridge bearing units - these upgrades are included in the sale. In addition, we remove wheels/tyres/pedals, and fit our own for the hire season. This means that when sold the bikes are supplied with the original, brand new and unused wheels, tyres, and pedals, ensuring good condition and longevity for the buyer.
Full spec details are shown below including our upgrades:
The original RRP for these bikes with upgrades would be £853. Our ex-rental price is just £639.75, a saving of 25%.