The more favourable E1 variant of the new Marin Alpine Trail E relies on an E7000 drive. Nevertheless: 160 millimetres of travel at the front, 150 millimetres at the rear with steel spring dampers, progressive geometry and an MX wheel mix of 29-inch front wheel and 27.5 rear wheel. The key data clearly indicates the direction: steep downhill! In terms of power supply, trail bikers can look forward to a large 630 watt-hour battery on the top model. The 6199 euro bike is also solidly equipped: Fox 38 performance fork, Shimano SLX four-piston brakes with large 203 rotors and a Shimano XT/SLX gear system.
For 4899 euros, the E1 model only comes with a slim Rockshox 35 suspension fork and Shimano Deore components. However, the geometry data sounds promising: 63 degree slack head angle and extremely short chainstays (435 mm). The dimensions underline the downhill ambitions of the aluminium speedster. The Maxxis tyre combination of Assegai and Minion DHR II leaves no doubt about this.
Spring travel front 160 mm / rear 150 mm
Motor and battery Shimano EP8 , 630 Wh
Impeller sizes 29/27.5" wheel mix
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
