2023 Marin San Quentin 2 - A First Look at Marin's New and Improved Affordable 27.5 Play Hardtail

2023 Marin San Quentin 2 is an affordable hardtail with modern geometry and some really nice parts. It's built to bridge the gap between a dirt jumper and a modern MTB hardtail. 2023 has seen some improvements over the previous generation, including a longer reach, a 1* slacker hta, a steeper sta, and more standover clearance and dropper insertion. Today we take a first look at it it to see what it's all about. The weight came in higher than I had hoped, but for the price, I really can't complain. Lean more about this bike and order it here: https://bit.ly/3ytUJrh Did you learn something? Say thanks and support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hardtailparty Do you need help choosing your next bike? Become a supporter today for one-on-one bike consultation: https://patreon.com/hardtailparty Gear I use and love: 5% off 5DEV cranks - Use coupon code "hardtailparty" for a discount code here: https://bit.ly/3c5Ha6b 5% off roost titanium bars and stem: use code "hardtailparty22" Spinergy MXX 30 - https://bit.ly/3AiL4UW (use coupon code "HTPARTY10" for 10% off) SCC Tech Chain Lube and Cleaner - http://bit.ly/3mlVKPb Hardtail Party Shirts, hats, and SWAG - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtailparty Lab Austere hip pack: https://bit.ly/3p37K58 - code "Hardtail.Party" 25% off Handup Gloves: https://bit.ly/3dhUe8z - use discount code "HARDTAILPARTY" My shop tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty My glasses (use code "hardtail10"): https://bit.ly/3aXBeKp My tire sealant: https://bit.ly/2ULJirZ My favorite grips: https://bit.ly/3mYRL8Z Hardtail Party collection by pedal industries - code "HARDTAILPARTY": https://bit.ly/3ilNdqH What's in my water bottles (Tailwind): https://bit.ly/2Xbxy3q My hooded sun shirt: https://bit.ly/38NdU1x Milwaukee Inflator. I love this thing! https://amzn.to/38Vdqrj Presta adapter: https://amzn.to/3cMADx1 5% off all RSD bikes using code "party" - https://bit.ly/3dj2nZP - Ryan Leech Connection: $19 off - coupon code "hardtailparty"​ - https://bit.ly/2UwrmQq https://amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty any time you shop on amazon using this link, it helps me. Note: some of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above.