2023 Marin
Alpine Trail XR
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,599| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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May 2024 · Jessie-May Morgan
The Alpine Trail moves to a four-bar layout, with twelve geometry configurations to choose from.
Meaningfully adjustable geometry makes it adaptable
Very capable on its intended terrain
Steep seat tube angle feels great on steep climbs
Plenty of seat post insertion depth for long travel droppers
Small cannot mount a water bottle
On the heavier side
Poor performance of the RockShox Zeb Ultimate (at low pressure) lets the XR AXS model down
Feb 2024 · Zach Overholt
Marin Bikes is heating things up with the bright Marin Alpine Trail Fun² – a limited edition frameset that includes Matt Jones' autograph.
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.
Jun 2022 · Robin Weaver
This bike will take on any trail you’re brave enough to throw it down. A few minor spec changes would really elevate its performance
Spec impressive considering price
Good geometry
Capable at speed
Better-spec brake levers would help add more confidence
Bottle won’t fit on smaller frame sizes despite mounts being included
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
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.
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.
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!
Amazing value
Modern, aggressive geometry
High-end spec where it counts and not where it doesn't
Comfortable climbing geometry
Moderate travel may be overwhelmed by aggressive spec and geo
Fox 38 fork may be overkill for some riders
Not a fast climber
| Frame | Series 4 6061 Aluminum, 29” Wheels, 150mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Internal Dropper Post and Rear Derailleur Routing, Chainstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brake, 148x12mm Boost Thru- Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Gloss Blue / Black/red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 Coil, 160mm Travel, Sweep Adjust Damper, Rebound Adjustment, Black Stanchions, 110x15 Kabolt, 44mm Offset, Medium spring rate Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | MegaEvo BB, 73mm BSA Threaded |
| Headset | FSA No 57, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
| Stem | Marin CNC, 35mm Length, 35mm Bar Bore |
| Handlebar | Marin Trail, 35mm Clamp, 7000 Alloy Bar, 800mm Length, 20mm Rise, 5 Degree Up, 8 Degree Back |
| Saddle | Marin Speed Concept |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | Marin Grizzy Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 12-Speed, SGS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | FSA Gradient, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mega Eco Spindle, Boost Spacing |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX 12-Speed, SL-7100 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-51T |
| Chain | KMC X-12 Silver and Black |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M4100, I-Spec EV Compatible |
| Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Forged Aluminum, 110x15mm, Disc |
| Rear Hub | Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Disc, Microspline Freehub Body |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible |
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