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    MSRP
    $3,599
    $3,599
    $4,499
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    Category
    EnduroEnduroEnduro
    5.5
    5.8
    6.3
    AluminumCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Marzocchi Bomber Z1 CoilRockShox Yari RCFox Performance Elite Float 38
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLXSLX, DeoreSLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    160mm160mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    150mm150mm150mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Alpine Trail XR, Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 1, and Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 2 are all 29″ full suspension enduro bikes. The Alpine Trail XR has an aluminum frame and better components, while the Alpine Trail Carbon 2 has a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Alpine Trail XR
    Alpine Trail Carbon 1
    Alpine Trail Carbon 2
    Other Enduro bikes
    Gear Range

    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 XR

    28 mph

    Alpine Trail Carbon 1

    28 mph

    Alpine Trail Carbon 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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 StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Blue / Black/red

    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, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Blue / Black/red

    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, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Blue / Black/red

    Fork

    Marzocchi Z1 Coil, 160mm Travel, Sweep Adjust Damper, Rebound Adjustment, Black Stanchions, 110x15 Kabolt, 44mm Offset, Medium spring rate

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    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

    Fox 38 Performance Elite, 160mm Travel, 29", 110x15mm Boost Kabolt Thru-Axle, 44mm Offset, Integrated Fox Fender

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float X, Performance, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, 205x65mm, Trunnion Upper Mount, 25mmxM8 Lower Mount

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    MegaEvo BB, 73mm BSA Threaded

    MegaExo 73mm BSA

    MegaEvo BB, 73mm BSA Threaded

    Headset

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

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

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

    Stem

    Marin CNC, 35mm Length, 35mm Bar Bore

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    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

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

    Marin Trail, 35mm Clamp, 7000 Alloy Bar, 800mm Length, 20mm Rise, 5 Degree Up, 8 Degree Back

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    Marin Speed Concept

    Marin Trail Speed Concept Pro

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm

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

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Shimano I-Spec EV Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 170mm Travel, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    -

    Not Included

    -

    Grips

    Marin Grizzy Lock On

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT 12-Speed, SGS

    Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SGS

    Shimano SLX 12-Speed, SGS

    Front Derailleur

    -

    -

    -

    Crank

    FSA Gradient, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mega Eco Spindle, Boost Spacing

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

    FSA Gradient, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, MegaExo Spindle, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX 12-Speed, SL-7100

    Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-6100

    Shimano SLX 12-Speed, SL-7100

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-51T

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

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

    Chain

    KMC X-12 Silver and Black

    KMC X-12 Silver and Black

    KMC X-12 Silver and Black

    Brakes

    Hydraulic Disc

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

    Shimano SLX, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 203mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-M4100, I-Spec EV Compatible

    TRP Slate EVO

    Shimano SLX Hydraulic, I-Spec EV

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

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

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

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum, 110x15mm, Disc

    Forged Aluminum, 110x15mm, Disc

    Forged Aluminum, 110x15mm, Disc

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Disc, Microspline Freehub Body

    Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Disc, Microspline Freehub Body

    Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Disc, Microspline Freehub Body

    Tires

    Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible

    Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, Tubeless Compatible

    Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, Tubeless Compatible

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