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Mount Vision C-XM8
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Marin Mount trail bike is celebrated for its lightweight carbon chassis and 140 millimeters of suspension, offering a smooth ride on both small and big hits. It's praised for its efficient pedaling and handling, striking a balance between agile climbing and capable descending. Reviewers highlight it as one of the best bikes Marin has produced in years, with a suspension system that feels active and comfortable.
Lightweight carbon chassis
140 millimeters of suspension front and rear
Efficient pedaling
Smooth on both small and big hits
Best bike Marin has produced in years
Seat angle felt a bit steep
Fox 32 fork instead of stouter 34 model
SRAM Guide brakes less effective in mud
Flat out the best bike Marin has produced in years.
BIKE MagazineThis is a fantastically capable little bike, one of the most fun our tester has ever ridden on the trails when it comes to pure grin factor.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe principle criteria of IsoTrac was to have a suspension similar in feel and kinematics to Marin’s Quad Link design, but with less weight and moving parts.
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Oct 2015 · Barney Marsh
None More Carbon - but how did Greg get on?
Mar 2015 · Jim Buchanan
Enduro Mountain Bike Magazine tests the Marin Mount Vision C-XM9
Feb 2014
Marin has made a comeback with the Mount Vision Carbon XM Pro. But how does this smartly equipped model rank against other top-of-the-line 'enduro' bikes?
Oct 2013 · Guy Kesteven
Aggressive pricing and attitude put Marin back at the top of the big fun, tough-trail charts
May 2013 · Valerie
2014 Marin Mount Vision and Attack Trail 27.5/650b bikes announced at Sea Otter! Now with new carbon framesets, 27.5 inch wheel platforms and internal cable routing for brakes, derailleurs, brakes and dropper seatposts. - Mtbr.com
Nov 2012 · MBA Action
Secret trick: There is one add-on component that would greatly enhance the XM6's already impressive downhill chops. For many riders, the adventure of
Jul 2012
Ride Stoke from Marin - Makes us want to go ride SF
| Frame | Mount Vision Carbon Monocoque Main Frame & Swing Arm, 140mm travel, IsoTrac Suspension System, 27.5” wheels, Tapered Headtube, 142 x 12mm Thru-Axle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Performance CTD 27.5, Tapered Steer and 15QR, 140mm Travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance CTD Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano HollowTech II Integrated |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZSE, 1 1/8” Top, 1.5” Bottom |
| Stem | Kore Aerox, 31.8mm Bar Clamp |
| Handlebar | Kore XCD1 Riser Bar, 15mm Riser, 740mm Wide |
| Saddle | Fizik Tundra MG |
| Seatpost | KS LEV Integra, 125mm Drop, Internally Routed Remote Lever Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Marin Micro-Knurl Double Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus, Direct Mount, 10 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT, Direct Mount, 2x10-Speed |
| Crank | Shimano XT, 38/24T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 2 Way and Instant Release, 10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT Ice-Tech Hydraulic Disc, 7” Rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Hydraulic |
| Rims | Easton Vice XLT 27.5”, UST Tubeless |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Easton, Included with wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Easton, Included with wheelset |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution Series, SnakeSkin Sidewall, Tubeless Ready, 27.5 x 2.35 |
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Last updated April 23
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