2006 Gary Fisher Marlin 26" Hardtail, 1x10 Deore, Mavic Crossrides, Dropper, +++

TL;DR - Really clean, intelligently upgraded vintage hardtail 26er (size: Medium) pristine enough to be placed under a Christmas tree for some lucky individual. That said, this bike will likely be broken up and sold for parts; just want to see if anyone was interested in enjoying it as-is before I resort to that. :) PRICE IS FIRM!

This 2006 Gary Fisher Marlin is the second 'vintage' 26er (it had rim brakes when I got it) that I built up for my personal collection. I bought it to flip a couple years ago but liked it so much I kept it and upgraded it to the nines. Yes, it's a mid-level Gary Fisher aluminum bike, nothing super rare or special. But, it's still a great platform for this build, and the end product is a hardtail worthy for trail and XC riding. I know, I know ... $400? Really? You can get a hell of a new bike for that. If that's what you want, go for it! Otherwise, keep reading...

This is a very capable hardtail. The Manitou Axel Elite fork has a very respectable (for the era)100mm of travel and was recently serviced; it's a spring fork and is in excellent condition. The Avid BB-7 disc brakes with Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers haul the bike to a stop very quickly. I added a Trans-X dropper (not sure of the amount of drop, I have to check) and a Bontrager lever. The Mavic Crossride wheelset is another great feature, as they are super light, very strong and have sealed bearings. The Deore 1x10 drivetrain shifts cleanly and with authority even under load. It's a superb setup and the gearing is well-suited to this region.

The high polished frame with black accents is in immaculate condition with effectively no real marks, scratches, dings or dents from use. See the photos. Attention to detail is everywhere on this bike, right down to the gloss black brake boss stud hole covers. Finally, the bike has been fanatically maintained. I'm one of "those people." The photos and video tell the story...

Photo gallery: https://jpegbay.com/gallery/009016892-.html#1

Walkaround Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FVe_ya-9k4wrMp8FRPAPF2xWz0ZJDBpT/view?usp=drive_link

Here are the specifics:

Frame: Gold Series 6061 Aluminum, Internally and Externally Butted, Ball Burnished with Metallic Black
Size: Medium (18.5" center of axle to top of seat tube)
Fork: Manitou Axel Elite, 100mm travel, with TPC lockout
Component Group: Deore 1x10
Brakeset: Avid BB7, Mechanical, Shimano Deore SM-RT66 160mm Rotors Front & Rear, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Shift Levers: Avid Speed Dial 5
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6000
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5120
Crankset: Bontrager 4-Arm, Wolf Tooth Drop Stop A 104x36T Chainring
Pedals: Basic Platform
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
BB Shell Width: 73mm English
Rear Cogs: Shimano 10-speed, 11 - 46 teeth
Chain: KMC X-10
Seatpost: Trans-X Dropper, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle: Bontrager Sport
Handlebars: Bontrager Crowbar
Handlebar Stem: Bontrager
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless
Wheelset: Mavic Crossrides, Sealed Bearing Hubs
Front Tire: Panaracer Dart Classic, Folding
Rear Tire: Panaracer Smoke Classic, Folding
Other Extras: Bontrager dropper lever, Oury grips, Bontrager Bar Ends, New Cables & Housings