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2011 Marin Quake 7.9 · 2009 Marin Quake 7.9

Specification2011 Marin Quake 7.92009 Marin Quake 7.9
Overview
Model year20112009
BrandMarinMarin
ModelQuake 7.9Quake 7.9
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID2356417730
Original MSRP$3,999.99$4,999.99
ColorsWhite/blueDark Gray Anodized
SizesS, MSmall, medium, large
Frameset
Frame constructionAluminumTIG-welded
Frame material6061 aluminum6061 Custom Butted/ Hydraformed Aluminum
ForkRockShox Totem Coil, 180mm travelRockShox Totem Coil, 180mm travel
Fork material—Single
Rear shockRockShox Vivid coil, 180mm travelFox DHX Air 5.0, 170mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Saint
ShiftersSRAM X.5Shimano Saint RapidFire
Front derailleurSRAM X.7Shimano SLX
Rear derailleurSRAM X.9Shimano Saint
CranksetTruVativ Holzfeller, 36/24t teethShimano Saint w/e.13 DRS/bashguard, 22/36 teeth
Bottom bracketTruvativ Howitzer XRShimano Hollowtech II
CassetteSRAM PG-950Shimano XT
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano HG73Shimano HG73
Pedals—Syncros Meat Hook
Brakes
BrakesAvid Elixer R Hydraulic Disc brakes, Avid Hydraulic Disc leversShimano Saint brakes, Shimano Saint levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1.5" FSA Orbit1 1/2" FSA Orbit DL
HandlebarMarin 7050 AlloySyncros FR 2014 alloy OS
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemGap OSSyncros FR
SaddleWTB Rocket V RaceWTB Pure V Race
SeatpostFSA FR-270, 30.9mm diameterSyncros Derived, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Marin Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 20mm, Rear: SuNringle Jumping FleaFront: Shimano Saint 20mm, Rear: Shimano Saint 150 x 12mm
RimsMavic EX-325, 32-holeMavic EX325, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)DT Swiss stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire26 x 2.5" Maxxis Minion DH26 x 2.50" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.