The Marauder
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If I build a “demo� frame that just happens to be your size, what can we swing for a review? Kristofer Henry on Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM
John Watson on Apr 24, 2015, at 1:11 PM
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ABOUT THE BUILD THE MARAUDER is my take on a New England hard tail mountain bike. Traditionally speaking from my point of view, these are low slung, aggressive trail bikes built specifically for the East Coast's technically demanding terrain. Rocks, roots, steep punchy climbs, brutal rock gardens, hair raising descents. The East Coast sports it all and then some. So a platform to match this demanding environment needs realization. This is not to say that The Marauder is exclusive to the East Coast. It takes it's design cues from the terrain. So if any of this sounds familiar, continue reading. Over the years, this bicycle has taken many forms from many different builders and East Coast specific companies. Thus with over 25 years of experience out on the trails of this locale, the Marauder was born from the pure technical trail experience. Low slung, short stays, aggressive geometry with modern touches like a tapered compatible head tube, radius seat tube, disk brakes, dropper routing, 1x11 drivetrain, 29" wheels and many more details define the Marauder as the quintessential 21st century hard tail mountain bike. Many have left their mark on this icon. This is mine.
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On Aug 5, 2015, at 12:04 AM: "DUUUUUUUUUDE FIRE FIRE FIRE" John's reaction to the studio shots.
First, a sincere thank you to John Watson of The Radavist: Thank you John for your consideration, thoughtful repose and enthusiastic support for this project. Second: thank you to all my OEM partners who contributed in some way to this project. Without you, none of the bicycles I build could be built the way I build them. In alphabetical order: Cane Creek, ENVE, Henry James, Industry Nine, Paragon Machine Works, True Temper, Wilderness Trail Bikes, Wolftooth Components. To those OEM's who I personally selected to complete the build: Fox Racing Shox, ODI, Race Face, Shimano, Sram, L.H. Thomson. Thank you all for making what you make to the highest standards. It does not go unnoticed.
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MY PLEDGE · Proudly Made in the USA Each 44® Frame is built right from my shop here in New England. I take tremendous pride in the fact that each one is made by hand in the USA from U.S. sourced materials whenever possible. I don’t choose fly by night operations; only the finest craftsmen are employed for component, material, paint / finishing work. Whenever possible, I spec only OEM’s that make their components in these great 50 states. Your frame is guaranteed for the life of the rider. Rest assured that if something does happen, you’re covered. RIDE each one with pride. Approved by
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