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2026 Marin

TAM 2

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

3399 US$(2935 €)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkFox
ShockFox Float SL Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
TAM 2
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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)

44 km/h

TAM 2

42 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Price History
Reviews
Bikerumor
It’s been 15 Years Since Marin Released an XC Bike... Introducing the TAM

abr 2026 · Travis Reill

Marin named their new XC bike, the TAM, after Marin County's Mt. Tam, which is arguably one of mountain biking's birthplaces

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First Ride: Marin Tam - Fast, Flashy, and Aluminum

abr 2026 · Dario DiGiulio

The Tam features 120mm of travel and aggressive geometry for an XC bike.

Highs
  • Aggressive geometry with 65° head angle

  • Stable and easy to intuit geometry

  • Good balance of XC efficiency and trail ride quality

  • Competitive weight potential (27.8 lb with lighter build)

  • Room for two water bottles

  • 30.9mm dropper post compatibility with up to 370mm insertion

  • Max tire clearance 29x2.4"

  • 200mm rear rotor clearance

  • Suspension design with good pedaling platform and active braking

Lows
  • Internal cable routing unguided, noisy without foam

  • Minimal chainslap protection; Di2 drivetrain slaps

  • Handlebar sweep feels odd to the reviewer

  • Twisty and flat cornering less sharp than traditional XC geo

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

All new Series 4 Aluminum, 29" Wheels, 120mm IsoTrac Suspension Platform, Full Internal Cable Routing, Chainstay Mounted 160MM DM, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm BB Shell, ISCG 05 Tabs

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorBlack Grey

Fork

Fox 34SL Performance, 130mm Travel, Grip 3-Pos Damper, Kabolt SL Axle 110x15mm, Tapered Steerer Tube, 44mm Offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float SL Performance, 3-Pos Compression Adjust, EVOL LV Air Spring, 190x45mm, 30x8m Hardware, 0.6 VC, CL+ RF CMF Tune

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BSA Threaded 68/73

Headset

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

Stem

Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 55mm

Handlebar

Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 30mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

Saddle

Marin Speed Concept

Seatpost

Tranz-X YSI60QL Dropper Post, Adjustable Travel, 30.9mm Diameter, S = 150MM / M = 170MM / L-XL = 200MM

TypeDropper

Grips

Marin Grizzly Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SGS

Crank

Race Face Affect, 32T Steel Ring, 24mm Spindle, 170mm, 55.5mm CL

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 12-Speed

Cassette

Shimano, Deore 12-Speed, 10-51T

Chain

KMC X-12 Silver and Black

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6120, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm CL Rotor

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore M6120, Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 28H, Tubeless Compatible

Spokes

14g Black Stainless Steel

Front Hub

Novatech, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 28h

Rear Hub

Novatech, 148x12, 6-Bolt, HG Driver, 28H

Tires

Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.35", Folding Bead, Tubeless Ready

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Last updated 13 de junio