Marin ALPINE TRAIL XR Review

Marin ALPINE TRAIL XR Review

Marin ALPINE TRAIL XR Review

Price: 3960 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • mounting points for external storage compartment
  • 5 years warranty
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Marin ALPINE TRAIL XR in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3960 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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-
S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
29
29
29
29
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Stack
-
-
619
628
632
643
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Reach
-
-
430
455
480
515
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Top Tube Length
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-
561,7
589
615
652
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Seat Tube Length
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-
390
400
425
430
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
78
78
78
78
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Head Tube Length
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-
100
110
115
130
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Head Tube Angle
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-
63,5
63,5
63,5
63,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
35
35
35
35
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
342
342
342
342
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Chainstay Length
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-
430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
-
-
1199
1229
1256
1297
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame Series 4 6061 Aluminum Frame, 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
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Marzocchi Z1 Coil, 160mm Travel, Sweep Adjust Damper, Rebound Adjustment, Black Stanchions, 110x15 Kabolt, 44mm Offset, Medium spring rate
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Marzocchi CR Coil, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 205x65mm, Trunnion Upper Mount, M8x25mm Lower Mount, S/M 350lb Spring, L/XL 450lb Spring
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX 12-Speed, I-Spec EV
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT 12-Speed, SGS
  • Crank FSA Gradient, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing
  • Cassette Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-51T
  • Chain KMC X-12 Silver and Black
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Rims Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
  • Front Hub Shimano HF-MT410B, 110x15mm, Center\lock
  • Rear Hub Shimano HB-MT510B, 148x12mm, Disc, Microspline Freehub Body
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible
  • Saddle Marin Speed Concept
  • Seat Post X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm
  • Stem Marin CNC Stem, 35mm Length, 35mm Bar Bore
  • Handle Bar Marin Trail Bar, 35mm Clamp, 7000 Alloy Bar, 800mm Length, 20mm Rise, 5 Degree Up, 8 Degree Back
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set FSA No 57, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

Expirience with the Marin ALPINE TRAIL XR

Ludwig Döhl The ALPINE TRAIL XR was developed near the birthplace of biking. For the simple gravel trails on Mount Tamapolis in Marin County, it is devinitively overpowered with 140 mm millimeter suspension travel. With a flat 63,5 degree head tube angle and a long reach, the geometry corresponds to the current trend. When entering the saddle, the Marin Fully conveys a balanced seating position. The way to the summit is not one of the strengths of this bike. We like: 5 years warranty on the frame!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.