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Alpine Trail E1
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,559| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Shock | Marzocchi |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | CUES |
| Motor | Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 750Wh |
| Brakes | TRP Slate EVO Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Marin Alpine enduro bike is praised for its powerful motor options, including Bosch and Shimano systems, and its versatile suspension performance across various terrains. Its geometry and adjustable components cater to aggressive riding, though its weight and handling in tight trails are noted drawbacks. The bike is often compared to high-end models like the Santa Cruz Bullit and Canyon Strive:ON for its downhill prowess and value.
Powerful motor options (Bosch and Shimano)
Versatile suspension performance
Aggressive geometry for downhill riding
Adjustable components for personalized setup
Good value for high-end performance
Heavy weight affects maneuverability
Handling can be challenging in tight trails
Some builds have less intuitive motor controls
Limited size options in certain models
Marin calls this new Alpine Trail E Bosch ebike the 'biggest, baddest beast' of their MTB lineup.
BikerumorIf you’re ploughing headlong into the roughest, wildest, and fastest terrain, you’re going to love the Alpine Trail E2's unshakable, steadfast demeanour.
BikeRadarThe Alpine Trail E1 reminds me of bikes such as the Santa Cruz Bullit and Canyon Strive:ON. These are burly, yet inspiring and playful bikes.
EMTB ForumsIn the hands of more experienced riders, it’s one of the best e-mountain bikes around.
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Oct 2024
A Versatile Enduro Bike Built for Every Adventure
12 different geometry settings provide a tangible on-trail difference
Generous frame protection makes it exceptionally quiet
RockShox Ultimate level suspension is hard to come by at this price
Short dropper post, especially for a 160/170 mm bike
A few components (SRAM DB8 brakes, OEM wheels) do stand up to the level of abuse the rest of the bike can handle
May 2025 · Robert Johnston
The Marin Alpine Trail is a highly adaptable and solidly executed example of a hard-hitting enduro mountain bike. Read the Review
May 2024 · Alex Evans
Big battery, high-powered, slack geometry eMTB gets long travel suspension design
Powerful and frugal bosch motor
Great climbing position
Value for money
Balanced adjustable geometry morphs bike for specific needs and terrain
Sensibly specced
Chunky weight figure limits performance
A handful when the terrain tightens or you stray off line
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
Jan 2024 · Knut Nes
We picked up the Marin Alpine Trail E1 towards the end of 2023. But thanks to both covid and snow, we barely got to ride it on bare trails. Consequently, most of the testing was done on snow. And it turned out the Alpine Trail E1 was well suited...
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.
Aug 2023
Marin’s Alpine Trail E platform has been around for a little while now but its base-level model is the new kid on the block. It brings the performance of its higher-end stable mates to a more accessible price point. The result is a very wisely specced e-MTB that does everything it can to please riders who are after an aggressive, gravity-focussed ride. In the hands of more experienced riders, it’s one of the best e-mountain bikes around but its ride isn’t terribly welcoming to newbies.
| Frame | All New Series 4 Alloy, 160mm MultiTrac LT Suspension, Adjustable Headset & CS Length/Height, Integrated Battery/Charging Port, 148mm Rear Thru-Axle Color: Red / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1, 170mm, 29", 110x15 Kabolt Thru Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Marzocchi CR Coil, 205x65mm, Trunnion Upper Mount, 30xM8 Lower Hardware, Custom Tune, M Spring Rate = 450lb, L Spring Rate = 500lb, XL Spring Rate = 550lb Travel: 160mm |
| Headset | FSA Custom Headset, Adjustable HTA Design |
| 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, YSP39 1x Remote, 34.9 Seatpost Diameter, Travel S = 150mm, M/L = 170mm, XL = 200mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Marin MTB Plastic |
| Grips | Marin Grizzly Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U6000 GS, 10-Speed |
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| Crank | e*thirteen e*spec Plus, 160mm Length |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES SL-U6000-10R, 10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG300-10, 11-48T |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 |
| Brakes | TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pads, 203mm Rotor Type: TRP Slate EVO Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | TRP Slate EVO, I-Spec EV Compatible |
| Rims | Front: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" Diameter, 32mm Inner Rim Width, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Rear: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 27.5" Diameter, 32mm Inner Rim Width, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | Shimano Front Hub, 110x10 Thru Axle, 32H, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FHTC500, 148x12 Thru Axle, Mircospline, 32H, Centerlock |
| Tires | Vee Tire Co Attack HPL, E-Control Compound, Front 29x2.5", Rear 27.5x2.5" |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX, 600W, 85Nm |
|---|---|
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 750Wh |
| Display | Bosch BRC3100 Systems Controller |
First added October 28
Last updated May 19