Marin celebrate 30years

Founded in 1986 from mountain biking’s birth place, Marin Bikes have pumped out some truly iconic bikes in the past – like their two tone mountain bikes bikes that featured the heavy duty grey rubberised paint on the main frame, with coloured fork, stem and graphics.

30 years on, and Marin have a huge range of bikes that suit all kinds of riders – ranging from urban commuting bikes to gravel racers and enduro race bikes. In the 2016 Marin mountain bikes range, there are three main models of  full suspension bike – the Rift Zone 29er; Mount Vision 27.5 trail bike and Attack Trail enduro bike. There is a full hard tail range too, including the special Heritage 27.5+ hardtail…

Pine Mountain

There are two models in the Pine mountain range, both of which feature steel frames and come with the new 27.5+ wheel size. Here are the main points and prices:

1. Inspired by the original two-tone mountain bikes
2. Retro graphics
3. 27.5plus size wheels
4. Tapered head tube
5. Custom cast drop outs thru axle QR
6. 4130 chromoly on the Pine Mountain 1, and high-end Columbus Thron tubing on the Pine Mountain 2
7. Pine Mountain 1 (shown) retails for an amazing £750
8. Pine Mountain 2 retails for £2200

Rift Zone Pro

The Rift Zone is the 29in wheel trail bike, featuring 110mm of travel out back, paired with a 120mm travel fork – there are two alloy models, and four carbon fibre models.

1. IsoTrac suspension platform with custom tune on the shock
2. Suspension from Bos, Fox and Rockshox
3. Custom down tube protection on Carbon models
4. Internal cable routing on Carbon models
5. Direct mount rear mech
6. 1×11 on all four carbon models
7. Alloy models start at £1500
8. Carbon models from £2500-£5500
9. Carbon frame available £2200

Mount Vision Pro 

The Mount Vision is the do-it-all trail bike. Light enough for XC, tough enough for all day abuse – and it’s been a staple in the Marin range from the early days.

1. IsoTrac Suspension platform
2. 142 x 12mm rear end
3. 140mm travel front and rear
4. Suspension from Bos, Fox and Rockshox
5. Custom down tube protection
6. Internal cable routing on Carbon models
7. Direct mount rear mech
8. All models supplied 1 x 11 – but have a front mech/chain guide mount
9. Six models in the range – three Alloy and three Carbon
10. Alloy range from £1500-£2400
11. Carbon range from £3500-£5500
12. Carbon frame set available £2200
13. Base carbon model features Alloy rear triangle to keep costing down and allow for better componentry

Attack Trail Pro 

The name says everything you need to know about the Attack Trail – it’s for hitting stuff as hard as you can, and is based on a 150mm travel platform that offers big bump capabilities in a build that’s perfect for enduro racing – or simply for tearing the back side out of your favourite trails.

1. Quad 3 suspension platform
2. 150mm rear end travel
3. Suspension from Bos, Fox and Rockshox
4. Custom down tube protector
5. Internal cable routing on Carbon models
6. 142 x 12mm thru axle rear end
7. Chain stay brake mount
8. Direct mount rear mech
9. All models are 1 x 11
10. Alloy models from £1700 – £2500
11. Carbon models from £4500- £5500
12. Carbon frameset £2200

Availability will be from late summer/early autumn via your nearest Marin dealer. UK stockists can be found at the distributor Paligap  and global distributors and stockists can be found on the Marin Bikes website…

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