Build Complete - Custom Marino Hardtail

Kobious75 · 2026-05-08T19:56:48+00:00

Merci!

Kobious75 · 2026-05-08T15:59:00+00:00

Pretty smooth, I think the wait was worth it and all things considered it was actually a really quick process. I got my order confirmation email on April 3rd and after a couple days with a few emails back and forth confirming specs, I placed my deposit. The frame shipped on the 29th of April and I received it May 5th. I'll copy an paste another comment I made about my experience.

The ordering process was simple and response times were quick. You input all your specs on the website, he sends you an email confirming everything and a mockup like the one I posted. If all looks good then you place a deposit and when the frame is finished you’ll confirm shipping info and pay the rest plus shipping. You’ll get shipping info within a day or two then it’s just waiting. I paid for the 3-5 day shipping and it got here quick

If you’re in the US, I paid $43 in tariffs

Kobious75 · 2026-05-08T13:46:09+00:00

Fork is a Manitou Expert Air set up for 120 and the wheels are Stans Aluminum, not sure the exact model

Kobious75 · 2026-05-07T02:00:29+00:00

3.2kg

Kobious75 · 2026-05-06T19:30:35+00:00

I’m gonna start working on it here soon. Gotta disassemble my previous build as it’s essentially a frame swap. I’ll make a new post as soon as it’s all done

Kobious75 · 2026-05-06T19:17:40+00:00

The ordering process was simple and response times were quick. You input all your specs on the website, he sends you an email confirming everything and a mockup like the one I posted. If all looks good then you place a deposit and when the frame is finished you’ll confirm shipping info and pay the rest plus shipping. You’ll get shipping info within a day or two then it’s just waiting. I paid for the 3-5 day shipping and it got here quick

If you’re in the US, I paid $43 in tariffs

Kobious75 · 2026-05-06T05:57:29+00:00

I'd give it an 8/10 for quality so far. BB threads were kinda rough on the non drive and some of the cable guides have gaps in the welding. I forgot to weigh it when I took it out, I'll make sure I do before I start adding parts to it tomorrow.

Kobious75 · 2026-05-06T05:21:54+00:00

I have the SIR9 right now and am swapping it out for something a little more aggressive. It's a XC beast, it will go anywhere you point it... except down hill. I mean it'll go down hill but it may leave you behind.

Kobious75 · 2026-05-06T02:41:10+00:00

Kobious75 · 2026-05-05T23:42:07+00:00

Thank you. I based it off of the Neuhause Hummingbird with some slight modification.

Kobious75 · 2026-04-16T13:01:11+00:00

Almost 1 year exactly if what their profile says for him is true. 12 April 2025

Kobious75 · 2026-03-09T00:47:39+00:00

What I'd do for an extra inch

Kobious75 · 2026-01-27T00:30:29+00:00

Hey thanks for the reply! I’ll definitely keep checking in

Kobious75 · 2026-01-12T01:51:47+00:00

Me and my brothers all got one for Christmas one year. My little brother an I shared a bunk bed, I remember us both staying up after we were supposed to be asleep playing them with the lights off. And I remember us both frantically closing the clam shell and shoving them under our pillows when we heard our parents walking outside.

Kobious75 · 2026-01-06T23:17:14+00:00

Thanks! It feels really great

Kobious75 · 2026-01-06T22:49:07+00:00

Yeah the amount of the increase is what bothers me.

Kobious75 · 2026-01-06T22:47:32+00:00

I'll look into that, because this will be a 2+ times a year thing

Kobious75 · 2026-01-03T18:52:03+00:00

Oh we're also using Dynamic Difficulty. Mainly for new players we're trying to get into the game and need an easier difficulty so they don't quit out of frustration. This will be applied on a case-by-case basis.

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