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Marin Ignacio Bike

Cycling > BicyclesRated: **** by 1 review.

REI (2009)

The Marin Ignacio single-speed bike combines track bike design with city-friendly, deep-section rims and subtle style for a great ride anywhere on the urban landscape.

  • Track-inspired steel frame is built tough to withstand the demands of urban environs while offering a smooth, responsive ride
  • Single-speed drivetrain consists of Sugino Track cranks with a 42-tooth chainring driving a 17-tooth freewheel for unbeatable utilitarian simplicity
  • Flip-flop rear hub can be turned over and run with the 17-tooth fixed gear
  • Tektro caliper brakes with Road levers make quick, responsive work of slowing you down when the situation calls for deceleration
  • Alex Race28 deep-section aero rims are laced up to high-flange hubs for improved performance on tough city streets
  • Other goodies include WTB Devo HP Comp saddle and matching bar tape for coordinated styling
  • Specs are subject to change

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Bike weight:Why we don't provide weights
Bottom bracket:Sugino Cartridge Track
Brake levers:Tektro Road
Brakes:Tektro R-720 forged
Chain:Shimano HG50
Crankset:Sugino Track, 42t
Fork:Triple-butted chromoly
Frame:4130 chromoly
Front derailleur:Not applicable
Front hub:High Flange Track, 32h
Gender:Unisex
Handlebar:Nitto alloy track drop
Headset:TH-857
Pedals:Sold separately
Rear cogs:17t cog freewheel / 17t fixed
Rear derailleur:Not applicable
Rear hub:High Flange Track, 32h
Rims:Alex Race28
Saddle:WTB Devo HP Comp
Seat post:Comp alloy microdjustable
Shifters:Not applicable
Stem:Marin Alloy
Tires:Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28

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Nice bike.

Rating:****
I've had the Ignacio a few weeks now, using it to dart about Brooklyn on errands, visiting friends and for occasional single-speed workouts when not on my roadbike.

Craftsmanship & build: welds are clean, really nice black paint, wheels are true out-of-the-box and staying that way. Some nice components, especially the sugino cranks and nitto bars. There are some other well-made urban track-influenced bikes out there, but I went with this one for its understated, classic look. And, you don't see many of these around, which is nice if you like having something a little more exclusive.

Great saddle: the WTB Devo saddle may be the best feature, it has a nice blend of good-looks and comfort.

Performance-wise, it feels quick, handles like you'd expect. It's a simple style of bike and performs accordingly. Brakes stop the bike adequately.

Note on fit: the steerer-tube comes with a generous 4cm of spacers, which makes for comfortable positioning out-of-the-box. I'm going to cut 2cm off the steerer 'cause I like a little more drop. Cutting it down further would allow.

Slight downsides: Wish it came with a quick-release on the front-wheel. Seat tube uses an integrated collar, which works just as well, but I would prefer using my own collar.
Intersloper at REI (2009) on 02/28/2009