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Marin Alpine Trail 29er Bike - 2010

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Big-wheeled fun is what the Marin Alpine Trail 29er hardtail mountain bike is all about, and it's decked out with a plush RockShox suspension fork to enhance the ride and handling.

Double-butted 6061 aluminum frame features oversize, hydroformed top and down tubes to provide maximum rigidity while maintaining lightweight responsiveness
RockShox Dart 3 suspension fork, with preload, rebound and turnkey lockout, gives you 100mm of travel to meet the demands of your ride
Shimano shifters and derailleurs are paired with Truvativ X-Flow 3.0 crankset for precise, snappy shifts through 24 gears and effective drivetrain performance
Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc brakes provide loads of stopping power
29 in. wheels with Alex TD-20 rims, double-sealed hubs and WTB Prowler SL Sport tires, let you maneuver easily over obstacles, enhancing forward momentum
Specs are subject to change

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Marin Alpine Trail 29er Bike - 2010 Customer Reviews

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Marin Alpine Trail 29er Bike - 2010

3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Handles well (4)
Great components (3)
Rugged (3)
Smooth ride (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual trails (4)
Downhill (3)
Free riding (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 4 customers

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Mar

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A monster truck-like Beast...

By JJ RADICAL

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight
Rugged
Smooth Ride

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Downhill
Single Track

Comments about Marin Alpine Trail 29er Bike - 2010:

I have the 2010 bike and it's great. By the way, it's a cool burnt orange color this year, not red like the photo. Anyway, the price is right and the 29 inch wheels feel excellent. It feels like I am crushing everything on the trail and big puddles of mud and slush are no object for this beast. The bike kind of makes one want to scream while plowing through the unfortunate objects that are soon to be crushed beneath the monster wheels. Fun bike, good components, good price.. I recommend it !!

May

2010

(3 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

BE CAREFUL

By truogre

from Grand Lake, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight
Smooth Ride

Cons

Flimsy Construction

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Free Riding

Comments about Marin Alpine Trail 29er Bike - 2010:

I have owned the 2009 version of this bike for just about a year now - I have NO complaints with the components (you get what you pay for and in this case - probably more). I was recently riding on a DIRT ROAD near my home and hit a pot hole, ended up almost losing it. After the ride, I found that the frame had bent - BENT!! All of the other components survived. I am an unconventional rider - 6'5" tall and 300lbs, but the fact that the frame bent and the wheels, handlebars and forks WERE NOT bent, tells me that the frame was weak.
Thats why I am writing this for the 2010 model, it is the SAME FRAME.
Also, don't believe the whole 100% REI warranty thing - this is costing me about 150.00+ and two weeks without a bike (has to be replaced through Marin) Will I stop buying from REI - no, but my next bike WILL NOT BE A MARIN.

Jan

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Made to climb

By Mr.Bear

from Houston, Texas

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Rugged

Cons

Saddle

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Downhill
Free Riding
Mud Trails

Comments about Marin Alpine Trail 29er Bike - 2010:

I can climb many hill I couldn't before. It's slightly heavier than some but it's rugged and rolls over many things a 26" won't. It doesn't handle as well in tight areas due to the size but you make up for it in performance.

Sep

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Entry Level 29er

By The Dazzler

from Yucaipa, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Handles Well
Rugged
Smooth Ride
Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Downhill
Free Riding

Comments about Marin Alpine Trail 29er Bike - 2010:

This is my first bike in years and my first 29er. I love the geometry and reach of this bike -- it has a better feel to it for taller people than standard MTBs. All I've changed out were the grips which I didn't care for, and replaced with some Ergon GP1 Grips available here at REI. I'll probably go clipless soon as well.

If you're in the market for a MTB and you're rather tall, or if you're looking for a 29er specifically, I'd recommend giving this beast a test drive. It's a tank, but it really feels good. I've had no problems whatsoever thus far and I've had it for about 4-5 months now, riding it 2-3 times a week. It's a bit heavy, but I'm a woman so maybe it's just me, as the other reviewers seem to think it's light. :P