2023 Marin

Alpine Trail Carbon 1

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,599
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Alpine Trail Carbon 1

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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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
Singletrack World
Marin Alpine Trail E1 review

Aug 2023 · Ben Haworth

The Marin Alpine Trail E1 has a 160mm travel X-Fusion Trace 36 RC air-sprung fork up front and a RockShox Super Deluxe R coil sprung rear.

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Mountain Bike Action
MBA WRECKING CREW TESTED: MARIN ALPINE TRAIL CARBON 2 - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Apr 2022 · Ron Koch

Marin has stepped up its Alpine Trail bikes in some big ways, including adding a carbon version that could very well be one of the best bang-for-your-buck

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Loam Wolf
Review: Marin Alpine Trail XR

Aug 2021 · Cole Gregg

Marin Alpine Trail XR is a budget-friendly mountain bike that packs some serious muscle, making it an extremely capable 1550/160mm option.

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BikeRadar
Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 1 first ride review

Jul 2021 · Ed Thomsett

Big fun on a (relatively) small budget

Highs
  • Geometry tweaks make it an even better descender

  • Super-active rear suspension

  • Worthy of upgrading when you have the cash

Lows
  • Annoying cable rattle

  • A few minor spec grumbles

  • Heavy for a carbon bike

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Flow Mountain Bike
On Test | The 2021 Marin Alpine Trail 7 is a whole lotta bike for the cash

Mar 2021

Marin's big travel 29er enduro bike has come out swinging for 2021 with a new frame that features future-forward geometry and high-speed intentions. To see just how capable it is given the tantalising price point, we've got the value-packed Marin Alpine Trail 7 in for test.

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Beta
The Beta Tests: Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 2

Feb 2021 · Travis Engel

WIth moderate, supportive travel, aggressive geometry and even more aggressive spec, the Alpine Trail Carbon is here to party ... at $4,100!

Highs
  • Amazing value

  • Modern, aggressive geometry

  • High-end spec where it counts and not where it doesn't

  • Comfortable climbing geometry

Lows
  • Moderate travel may be overwhelmed by aggressive spec and geo

  • Fox 38 fork may be overkill for some riders

  • Not a fast climber

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Bikerumor
2021 Marin Alpine Trail Carbon stretches and stiffens a slack 29er enduro MTB

Dec 2020

The Marin Alpine Trail Carbon arrives with progressive geometry mimicking its aluminium counterpart; two models on offer.

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Pinkbike
Video: Marin's Alpine Trail Enduro Bike is Now Available in Carbon

Dec 2020 · James Smurthwaite

Geometry.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Front Triangle, Series 4 Alloy Rear End, 29” Wheels, 150mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Internal Dropper Post and Rear Derailleur Housing, Chainstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brake, 148x12mm Boost Thru- Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorGloss Black / Blue

Fork

RockShox Yari RC, 29”, 160mm of Travel, Air Sprung, Debonair, Rebound and Compression Adjust, Fast Black Stanchions, 110x15mm Maxle Stealth, 42mm Offset

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT, Debonair Air Spring, 2 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, 205x65mm, Trunnion Upper Mount, M8x25mm Lower Mount

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

MegaExo 73mm BSA

Headset

FSA No 57, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

Stem

Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

Handlebar

Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

Saddle

Marin Speed Concept

Seatpost

TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Marin Single Clamp Locking

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SGS

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

FSA Comet Heavy Duty, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-6100

Cassette

Shimano, Deore M6100 12-Speed, 10-51T

Chain

KMC X-12 Silver and Black

Brakes

TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

TRP Slate EVO

Wheels
Rims

Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

Front Hub

Forged Aluminum, 110x15mm, Disc

Rear Hub

Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Disc, Microspline Freehub Body

Tires

Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, Tubeless Compatible

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