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Alpine Trail E2

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MY23 MARIN ALPINE TRAIL E2 P Cush Core

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  • Price: $6,299.00*
  • Suspension: Fox 38 Performance Elite / Fox Float DPX2
  • Size Range: S, M, L, XL

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price may not include additional shipping or preparation charges. Please contact your local Marin dealer for a quote.

The Marin Alpine Trail E2 is our top-end Alpine Trail, ready to tame the roughest and toughest of trails. For the best of the bunch, we’ve packed in the big-dog Shimano STEPs EP801 system and a long-lasting 630Wh battery, Fox 38/Float DHX2 Performance Elite suspension and a blend of Shimano XT and SLX 12-speed, including powerful 4-piston brakes.

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Specifications

  • FRAME

    Series 4 Alloy Frame, 150mm MultiTrac Suspension, Integrated Battery/Charging Port, 148mm Rear Thru-Axle, Built-in Rear Speed Sensor

  • FORK

    Fox 38 Performance Elite, 160mm travel, 29" , 110x15mm Boost Kabolt Thru-Axle, 44mm Offset, Integrated Fox Fender

  • SHOCK

    Fox DHX2, Performance Elite, Low Speed Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 205x65mm, Trunnion Upper Mount, 25mmxM8 Lower Mount, S/M Spring Rate = 350lb, L/XL Spring Rate = 450lb

  • RIMS

    Front: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" Diameter, 32mm Inner Rim Width, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Rear: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 27.5" Diameter, 38mm Inner Rim Width, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

  • HUB REAR

    Shimano FH-TC500MSB, 148x12mm, Disc, MicroSpline Freehub Body

  • HUB FRONT

    Shimano FH-TC500, 110x15mm, Centerlock, 32H

  • SPOKES

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • TIRES

    Front: Vee Tire Co. Attack HPL, 29x2.5", Top 40 Tubeless Compatible, Rear: Vee Tire Co. Crown Gem, 27.5x2.8”, TACKEE Compound, Tubeless Compatible

  • DERAILLEUR REAR

    Shimano XT 12-Speed, SGS

  • SHIFT LEVER

    Shimano SLX 12-Speed, I-Spec EV

  • CRANKSET

    Shimano XT M8150, 160mm Length, 38t Chainring

  • MOTOR

    Shimano Steps EP801 Drive Unit, 250W, 85Nm

  • CHAIN

    KMC E12S, eMTB-Specific Chain

  • CASSETTE

    SunRace, 12-Speed, Microspline, 10-51T

  • BRAKES FRONT

    TRP DH-R EVO 4-Piston Hydraulic, 203mm Rotor, 2.3mm Thick Rotor

  • BRAKES REAR

    TRP DH-R EVO 4-Piston Hydraulic, 203mm Rotor, 2.3mm Thick Rotor, with Magnet

  • BRAKE LEVERS

    TRP DH-R EVO

  • HANDLEBAR

    Marin Trail, 35mm Clamp, 7000 Alloy Bar, 800mm Length, 20mm Rise, 5 Degree Up, 8 Degree Back

  • STEM

    Marin CNC, 35mm Length, 35mm Bar Bore

  • GRIPS

    Marin Grizzly Lock On

  • HEADSET

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

  • SEATPOST

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 170mm Travel, 30.9mm

  • SADDLE

    Marin eMTB Saddle

  • PEDALS

    Marin MTB Plastic

  • BATTERY

    BT-8036, Internal 630Wh

  • DISPLAY

    Shimano SC-E600

  • SWITCH

    SW-E7000 Left Hand Switch for Assist Mode Change

  • EXTRAS

    Shimano Battery Charger EC-E6002, Shimano CS-EN800 Chainguide, CushCore, 29" Pro Front, Plus Rear, with CushCore Valve Stems, Marin Tire Sealant 300ml, Squeeze Top with Valve Core Removal Tool Cap

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

Alpine Trail E2 geometry diagram
S M L XL
Stack 613 622 631 640
Reach 445 465 485 505
Headtube Angle 63° 63° 63° 63°
Headtube Length 100 110 120 130
Seattube Angle 78° 78° 78° 78°
Seattube Length 390 400 425 430
Toptube Effective 575 597 619 641
BB Height 340.5 340.5 340.5 340.5
BB Drop 28 28 28 28
Chainstay 435 435 435 435
Wheelbase 1215 1239 1264 1288
Standover Height 681.6 681.4 686.8 689.8
Fork Offset 44 44 44 44
Seatpost Diameter 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 35 35 35 35
Crank Length 160 160 160 160

All lengths in millimeters

Technology

Detail image of Shimano STEPs battery on Alpine Trail E mountain bike

SERIES 4 ALUMINUM FRAME

Alpine Trail E models are built upon our Series 4 aluminum frames, with detailed forgings, highly manipulated tubes, and full internal cable routing, giving the rider the highest-end alloy frame that Marin offers, compatible with modern coil or air shocks.

Detail shot of Alpine Trail E2 rear shock

MULTITRAC SUSPENSION

The Alpine Trail E features the same great, proven MultiTrac suspension technology, but optimized for the Shimano STEPS system. With this combination there is no need for platform or lockout levers, just get on and blast up the hills.

Profile image of Alpine Trail E

MIXED WHEEL SIZES

29” front and 27.5”+ rear wheel sizes are the ideal combination for the Alpine Trail E, with larger front wheel easily rolling over most any trail obstacle and offering the best cornering traction, while the burly 27.5” x 2.8” rear setup adds playfulness and enhances acceleration and braking traction.

Detail image of an Alpine Trail E frame.

DROPPER POST OPTIMIZED

The modern day trail rider needs their saddle out of the way at times, while low-slung frames require longer length posts. On the Alpine Trail E, seat tube lengths have been minimized, along with minimum insertion depths, so that riders of all sizes can get the proper extension needed.

Suspension Setup

REAR SHOCK SET UP

Recommended Sag = 30%/19.5mm

Step 1: Use your finger to slide the rubber bump stop (on the shock shaft) up to the seal head.

Step 2: Sit on the bike and put all of your weight on the bike. Do *not* cycle the suspension.

Step 3: Measure sag (from shock body to bumper), If it does not match the bike’s recommended sag in millimeters repeat process, and replace coil spring with appropriate rate.

Step 4: Adjust rebound setting to ensure proper control.

FORK SET UP

Marin recommends that all bikes front and rear suspension feel balanced

Step 1: After rear sag is set follow the recommended pressure from the fork manufacturer.

Step 2: Bounce evenly up and down on the bike, cycling the suspension up and down to make sure both front and rear suspension feel balanced, if the front does not match the rear add or release pressure.

Step 3: Once the bike feels balanced adjust the rebound damping to ensure proper control.

Fox Float DHX2

Rider weight and shock setup
LBS KG COIL LB/IN
120 54 300
130 59 300
140 64 300
150 68 350
160 73 350
170 77 350
180 82 400
190 86 400
200 91 400
210 95 450
220 100 450
230 104 450
240 109 500
250 113 500
260 118 500
270 122 500
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