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Marin Bikes Alpine Trail 7
We all know that Marin is back in the game with some great bikes, and are certainly not afraid to try new things. They've pushed hard into the lower end of the price spectrum while simultaneously releasing the Wolf Ridge, their head-turning, top-end trail bike. Their bikes are coming fast from all angles. Building on the success of the Rift...
Marin Bikes Alpine Trail 8
It's with great sadness that my Alpine Trail is returning to Marin, having provided me with a fantastic bike for the year and a sturdy testbed for numerous parts. The Alpine Trail 8 sits one above the 7 and is the top model but still relatively amenable on the wallet. Although it was tested initially as spec, it has been...
Marin Bikes Mount Vision 9
Marin returns once more with a Naild equipped bike aiming to create the ultimate trail bike. Marin now has two R3ACT - 2 Play bikes in the range: the Wolf Ridge, which is a 160mm fast and light trail bike; and the Mount Vision we have here, a 150mm do-it-all trail bike for harder hitting applications. That's right, travel no...
Marin Bikes Rift Zone Carbon 2
The Rift Zone in its modern form has been a blinding success for Marin, coming right into the heart of the mountain bike market with an affordable trail bike that is both capable and fun to ride. Not setting out to be a race bike of any genre, the bike is simply for riding, and certainly for having fun. Roll...
Marin Bikes B17 1
For those of a certain age, the name ‘Marin B17’ will invoke fond memories of early full suspension mountain bike design, happy hardcore on the radio and probably more than a little luminous lycra. Halcyon days indeed! The original B17 was one of the first bikes designed for throwing about and having fun on; making use of a more progressive...
Marin Bikes Rift Zone 3
In recent years Marin have seriously stepped up their game. The appointment of Matt Cipes as their MTB Product Manager in 2015 putting them on a mission to bring their range back to the top level, where they belong. With a swathe of new bikes over the past 2 years, the output has been excellent, with well-received bikes across the...
Marin Bikes Hawk Hill
Change is afoot at Marin, the long established brand with more MTB heritage than most is returning to form in a gradual and purposeful way. Those who have a keen eye for the detail may notice some subtle changes in the 2017 range, but they won't be found at the top end, rather it's happening where most riding occurs, in...
Marin Bikes Nail Trail 7
Marin are gradually re-vamping their range of bikes, and this year we see the new Hawkhill, the Pine Mountain, and this, the Nail Trail. Available in 2 models, this is the Nail Trail 7 and sees a few key upgrades over the lower spec 6 including a dropper post, SLX shifting, but most notably a Yari fork to dish out...
Marin Bikes Team CXR 29er
When I opened the box from California, I instantly got delusions of grandeur; I’ve raced to a high level in several disciplines, so with a shiny white carbon steed, surely I could add another to that list! Lightweight, stiff, bolt thru front and rear and a tapered head tube, the CXR 29er certainly looked like it would fit my delusions...
Marin Bikes Mount Vision 5.8
Straight away it is clear that something has changed on the new Mount Vision, there is a touch of finesse about it, the almost industrial business like looks have not gone completely but the bike just looks that bit classier than previous incarnations. The changes are not just cosmetic, this years Mount Vision has received something of an overhaul with...
Marin Bikes Rocky Ridge
The Rocky Ridge has built a steady following over the past few years and it is particularly popular with heavier riders that still want light weight and performance from their tough frames. The combination of low weight, strength and value make it an attractive proposition and we were more than happy to give it a good thrashing to see if...
7 months ago
British MTB Slopestyle rider Matt Jones is constantly pushing the boundaries, both in competitions and on video. This time, he attempts an epic jump over...
11 months ago
On January 1st, 2023, I was in the middle of a snowy ride and thought, If I can ride today, why can't I ride every...
1 year ago
Infused with the passion and creativity of dedicated builders and riders, Arkansas has become an ultimate playground for mountain bikers. Cinematography: @ScottBell Camera Assistant: @MaxMcCulloch...
2 years ago
A staple of the Marin eMTB lineup for the past three model year, their big-hit, hard-charging Alpine Trail E models get a refresh for 2023,...
2 years ago
BIG all-mountain days where travel and geometry matter most is exactly where the 2023 Alpine Trail XR thrives. Need evidence? Evan Mercure is here to...
2 years ago
After focusing on racing for most of her life, Morgane decided to try one of the most famous freeride lines in the world: the Black...
4 years ago
We joined Martha on her local trails for some sloppy rut bashing and gritty manuals. Martha has been running the Microshift Advent X groupset all...
4 years ago
Lamborghini's don't pay for themselves so Matt Jones is redesigning his insane back yard setup and we can't wait to see what plans he has...
4 years ago
Matt Jones finally conquers this mad tree-gap-jump that has eluded him so far...
4 years ago
Years of planning, months of fine-tuning, weeks of trying and a lifetime in the making. Envisioning & landing a World First MTB trick is not...
4 years ago
It is not all smooth sailing when one decides to do something for the first time ever. After his initial success, Matt encounters a “brick...
4 years ago
MTB slopestyle star Matt Jones is no stranger to world firsts. Follow him on his journey to land three never-before-seen tricks and watch as the...
7 months ago
British MTB Slopestyle rider Matt Jones is constantly pushing the boundaries, both in competitions and on video. This time, he attempts an epic jump over...
11 months ago
On January 1st, 2023, I was in the middle of a snowy ride and thought, If I can ride today, why can't I ride every...
1 year ago
Infused with the passion and creativity of dedicated builders and riders, Arkansas has become an ultimate playground for mountain bikers. Cinematography: @ScottBell Camera Assistant: @MaxMcCulloch...
2 years ago
A staple of the Marin eMTB lineup for the past three model year, their big-hit, hard-charging Alpine Trail E models get a refresh for 2023,...
2 years ago
BIG all-mountain days where travel and geometry matter most is exactly where the 2023 Alpine Trail XR thrives. Need evidence? Evan Mercure is here to...
2 years ago
After focusing on racing for most of her life, Morgane decided to try one of the most famous freeride lines in the world: the Black...
4 years ago
We joined Martha on her local trails for some sloppy rut bashing and gritty manuals. Martha has been running the Microshift Advent X groupset all...
4 years ago
Lamborghini's don't pay for themselves so Matt Jones is redesigning his insane back yard setup and we can't wait to see what plans he has...
4 years ago
Matt Jones finally conquers this mad tree-gap-jump that has eluded him so far...
4 years ago
Years of planning, months of fine-tuning, weeks of trying and a lifetime in the making. Envisioning & landing a World First MTB trick is not...
4 years ago
It is not all smooth sailing when one decides to do something for the first time ever. After his initial success, Matt encounters a “brick...
4 years ago
MTB slopestyle star Matt Jones is no stranger to world firsts. Follow him on his journey to land three never-before-seen tricks and watch as the...
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New bikes from Marin, Kona and Kinesis have kept us busy this month while we take a look at some wheel upgrades, a new nine-speed drivetrain from Box and some brakes from TRP.
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Rider, racer, ambassador, musician, the list goes on for this multi-talented mountain biker. From top race results to organising events and inspiring new riders, Martha is making things happen in the mountain bike world.
Issue 61
Brand new bikes from YT, Kona and Merida are on test, plus Ewen says goodbye to his Marin Alpine Trail long termer. We get clean with Muc-Off’s new jet washer and try to find a bike that can keep up with MRPs new Ribbon SL suspension fork.
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Bike Packing. It's all about beards and fat bikes, yeah? Think again as Ewen Turner heads into the wild armed only with a rucksack, penknife and an Enduro bike to see if you can still have fun on a backcountry adventure by bike.
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Amid a seemingly endless supply of bike videos, Jasper da Seymour is attempting to offer something different to the standard' shredit'. We catch up with him and find out more about his views on the state of MTB film making and his unique approach.
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From fast XC to super long enduro, we have a big range this month. Bikes from Pole, Cube, Ragley and Marin are tested along with Motion's crazy linkage fork, and kit from Leatt, Julbo, X-Fusion and Marzocchi.
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