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Attack Trail 8
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX 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 Attack Trail is a distinctive enduro bike that stands out for its supple suspension and playful handling, making it a favorite for aggressive trail riding. While it excels in agility and suspension performance, some riders may find its compact geometry limiting at high speeds or on steep climbs. The bike's unique QUAD3 suspension system and high-quality components contribute to its confident descending and efficient climbing capabilities.
Supple suspension platform for excellent small-bump compliance
Playful and agile handling for precise trail navigation
High-quality components and unique QUAD3 suspension system
Confident descending with a stable wheelbase and slack head angle
Lightweight construction for its travel category
Compact geometry may feel cramped for some riders
Short dropper post and reach can limit aggressive riding
Unstable at high speeds due to twitchy handling
Slack seat angle makes climbing less efficient
Some models experience chain drops over rough terrain
The Attack Trail had the supplest suspension in the all-mountain category
BIKE MagazineMarin’s Attack Trail 8 looks the part but proved a little toothless when the going got rowdy
BikeRadarThere is something different about this ride. It will be differently good for some folks and not for others.
FreehubThis bike changes direction like a backed up politician!
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Apr 2016 · Rachael Gurney
Tidy suspension and kit let down by geometry that’s due a longer/slacker update to keep it up to pace with the modern raft of trail bikes
Flickability, supple suspension platform and some decent kit
Geometry is too compact for intended use, slack seat angle makes climbs a chore, too-short dropper post
Mar 2016
The Marin Attack Trail 9 is a bump-eating bruiser that impressed the crew with maneuverability, stable handling and brilliant spec.
Sep 2015 · Jim Buchanan
Long Term Test First Ride Marin Attack Trail C-XT9 from Enduro-MTB
Apr 2015 · Nathaniel Breaux
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
| Frame | 6061 Aluminum Frame, 27.5” Wheels, 150mm Travel QUAD 3 Suspension Platform |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 27.5”, Solo Air, 160mm Travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT Debonair, Rebound, Compression, Lockout, 200x57mm Stroke Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | External Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, 1 1/8 |
| Stem | Kore Cubix 3D Forged Alloy |
| Handlebar | Kore Durox, 35mm Clamp, 15mm Rise, 780mm Width |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | KS LEV Integra Dropper Post, Southpaw Remote Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Marin Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1 |
|---|---|
| Crank | Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow CrMo Spindle, Narrow-Wide 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM X1 1x11-Speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace 11-Speed, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11L |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX Hydraulic |
| Rims | Maddux HD510, Double Wall, Disc Specific, 27mm Inner, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula, 100x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 142x12mm, Alloy Axle, Quad Cartridge Sealed Bearing, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5x2.3”, Rear: MaxxisHigh Roller II, 27.5x2.3” |
First added April 23
Last updated April 23
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