Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,499
    $4,999
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Trail, E-BikeTrail, E-Bike
    5.0
    6.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Revelation RC
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Shimano 250W 70Nm mid-driveShimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive
    Shimano 500WhShimano 500Wh
    Groupset
    DeoreEX1, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    140mm140mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Nail Trail E1 and Marin Nail Trail E2 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail e-bikes. The Nail Trail E2 has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nail Trail E1
    Nail Trail E2
    Other Trail 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

    Nail Trail E2

    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 3 E 6061 Aluminum, 27.5+ wheels, Post Mount Disc Specific Forged Dropouts, 148x12mm Thru-axle

    Series 3 E 6061 Aluminum, 27.5+ wheels, Post Mount Disc Specific Forged Dropouts, 148x12mm Thru-axle

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL 27.5+, 140mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Revelation RC 27.5+, 140mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Headset

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

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

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 15mm Rise, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    Marin Speed Concept

    Seatpost

    TranzX YSP18 Dropper Post, 120mm of Travel

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Plastic Remote, Size S 120mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 150mm Travel

    Pedals

    Nylon Platform

    Nylon Platform

    Grips

    Marin Dual Density

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10-Speed

    SRAM EX1, 8-speed

    Crank

    Marin Forged Alloy, Steel Narrow-Wide 38T Chainring

    Shimano FC-E8050, Hollowtech II, 38T, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM EX1, 8 speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 10-speed, 11-46 tooth

    SRAM EX1, 11-48T

    Chain

    KMC X10

    SRAM PCEX1

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 203mm Rotor

    Shimano MT-520 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 203mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-MT201

    Shimano MT-501 Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 38mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specifc, Tubeless Compatible

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 38mm Inner,Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H.

    Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 27.5x2.8", Dual Control Compound, Synthesis Sidewall, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 27.5x2.8", Dual Control Compound, Synthesis Sidewall, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Shimano STEPS E8000

    Shimano STEPS E8000

    Battery

    Shimano E8010, 500Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Shimano E8010, 500Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

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