2020 Marin

Wolf Ridge 9

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$4,799
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 160 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Monarch R
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant Carbon
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Wolf Ridge 9

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'4"

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Reviews
Flow Mountain Bike
Marin Wolf Ridge 9 - Introducing Our New Long Term Test Bike

Oct 2018

We’ve received our new long-term test bike, and we are as curious as a cat to get to the trails and spend some quality time with one of the whackiest mountain bikes on the market. What on earth is it!? The Wolf Ridge 9 is a 160mm travel 29er with a full-carbon frame that uses Naild’s R3ACT …

Highs
  • Amazing suspension performance.

  • Super fast.

  • Unconventional and unique.

  • Decent value and great spec.

Lows
  • Yet to feel comfortable on steep climbs.

  • Rear-end flex - a good or bad thing?

  • No lockout will take some getting used to.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Marin Wolf Ridge Pro

Mar 2018 · Drew Rohde

Marin was brave enough to take a leap with Naild and sports 160mm of R3act 2Play suspension, the Wolf Ridge is aimed at...

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BikeRadar
Marin Wolf Ridge 9 review

Feb 2018 · Seb Stott

The novel suspension has pros and cons, but frame flex and slightly dated geometry lets it down relative to its rivals

Highs
  • Unparalleled in-built pedalling efficiency, bump-eating ride (most of the time)

Lows
  • Pedal kickback and frame flex often chokes otherwise plush suspension, geometry cramps the Wolf's style both uphill and down

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MTBR
Marin Wolf Ridge 9 review

Jan 2018

The Wolf Ridge is Marin’s answer to the ultra-competitive long travel 29er segment. It also serves as the debut for a remarkable new suspension system. - Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
Bible Review: Marin Wolf Ridge 9

Dec 2017

The Marin Wolf Ridge has a suspension design found on only one other bike in existence. For now.

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Mountain Bike Action
Tested - Marin Wolf Ridge

Dec 2017 · MBA Action

A new suspension design that is a real head turner.

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NSMB
2018 Marin Wolf Ridge Pro

Oct 2017

"Wow, that bike actually looks cool in person. I'm not throwing up in my mouth at all..."

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Marin Wolf Ridge 9 Review – Running with the Wolves

Oct 2017 · Trev Worsey

When did mountain biking become a fashion show? Did we miss the memo? When the Marin Wolf Ridge hit the media channels, rather than enlightening talk of kinematics and performance, the forum Kardashians united in cries of “Ugly, hideous, kill it with fire!” Yes, it looks… well, different, but if the R3ACT suspension works, if […]

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Full Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Frame, Naild R3ACT – 2 Play Suspension Technology, 160mm Travel, 148mm Boost Rear Spacing, Naild 12-3-9 Locking Quick Release Thru-Axle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Lyrik RCT3 29”, 160mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Ultimate, 51mm Offset

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch R Debonair, High Volume Eyelet, 200x57mm, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 25.4mm x M8 Upper Hardware, Custom Lower Hardware

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP BB92

Headset

FSA No 42/ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8"x 1 1/2”

Stem

Deity Copperhead Stem, 35mm

Handlebar

Deity Blacklabel, 800mm Width, 25mm Rise, Custom Color

Saddle

WTB Volt Race

Seatpost

KS LEV SIO Dropper Post, Custom Offset Head, Southpaw Lever, Size S 120mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 150mm Travel, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not Included.

Grips

Marin Locking

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-Speed

Crank

Truvativ Descendant Carbon, Direct Mount 12-Speed 32T, Boost Spacing

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle, 1x12-Speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 12-Speed, 10-50T

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc, 200mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 29mm Inner, Welded Joint, BST Technology, Tubeless Compatible

Spokes

Sapim Force Black 2.0/1.7/1.8mm

Front Hub

Stan's NoTubes Neo Hub, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc

Rear Hub

Stan's NoTubes Neo Hub, 148x12, XD Driver, 6-Bolt Disc

Tires

F: WTB Vigilante 29x2.3" R: WTB Breakout, 29x2.3", TCS Light/Fast, Tubeless Compatible

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