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MarinAlpine Trail
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Origin
The Alpine Trail is Marin's enduro weapon — a carbon-front full-suspension designed for riders who spend their Saturdays gaining elevation to earn every descent. Born from Marin's deep roots in Marin County's steep, rooty terrain, it packages 160mm of fork travel and MultiTrac rear suspension in a frameset light enough to pedal all day.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Unidirectional carbon fiber front triangle, Series 4 alloy rear end; 148x12mm Boost thru-axle, 73mm threaded BB with ISCG05 tabs, chainstay-mounted post-mount disc brake; internal dropper post and derailleur housing routing
- Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX/XT 1x12 or SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed depending on build tier
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX/XT 4-piston hydraulic disc or SRAM Code, flat mount
- Wheels
- 29" wheels (mixed sizes on smaller frames); tubeless-ready
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Carbon front triangle keeps weight competitive for an enduro bike
- MultiTrac suspension platform pedals efficiently while absorbing chunk on descents
- Size-specific dropper post travel is a thoughtful spec
−Weaknesses
- Alloy rear end limits ultimate weight savings compared to full-carbon competitors
- RockShox Yari (base fork) is an older damper design — upgrade path to Pike/Lyrik is common
- ISCG05 tabs and chainstay disc mount signal trail use, but the build kit is less descents-oriented than dedicated enduro bikes
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