Hi Ben,
Both bikes are definitely fun but the Marin - or a similar dually - is the obvious choice of the two here!
Why so certain?
I think 29+ / Stache is one of those bikes that's ideal for where/how you ride and who you ride with or it isn't... I know they sell really well and are well loved but I think if it was the right bike for you then you'd know it?!
I would definitely look at some hardtails as well but more towards a slack 29'er or 27+ model. Kona Honzo, Santa Cruz Chameleon or Rocky Growler are all interesting series.
Hope that's helpful.
May 26, 2017, 3:07 p.m. - Andrew Major
Hi Ben, Both bikes are definitely fun but the Marin - or a similar dually - is the obvious choice of the two here! Why so certain? I think 29+ / Stache is one of those bikes that's ideal for where/how you ride and who you ride with or it isn't... I know they sell really well and are well loved but I think if it was the right bike for you then you'd know it?! I would definitely look at some hardtails as well but more towards a slack 29'er or 27+ model. Kona Honzo, Santa Cruz Chameleon or Rocky Growler are all interesting series. Hope that's helpful.