I just bought a blue Marin Bobcat Trail 3, I'm already upgrading the components. Now I want your Alpine Trail E1 as well, hopefully soon so I can to enjoy here in Marin County!
@Marin Bikes - I have have one of these on order in a size L (coming to New Zealand in June apparently). I'm 180cm and around 68kg (so tall 'ish and light 'ish). Would you recommend I swap the 450LB/IN coil spring out for a 350LB/IN or a 400LB/IN spring?
Yes, the 350# spring should be better suited to your weight. See our suspension setup chart here: s3.amazonaws.com/marin-bikes-biz-production1/documents/documents/000/003/973/original/uploads_2F1618522111592-x9wqn3d85m-cdcc318f51bec8bc35d246078405fa1c_2F2022_MARIN_Rear_Suspension_Setup_Chart_v1.pdf?1618522137 Enjoy!
Most all the local Marin dealers around me in TX have no info regarding the e2 and aren't comfortable pre-selling, which I can def respect. Those that do aren't exactly the type of shop one would feel comfortable paying $6000 to in hopes that they will be around in 6-8 months.
These bikes have seen huge demand; but we assure you that if your local dealer talks to our sales team, we can give them accurate information on when they can get stock.
Hey I find uphill switchbacks on my ebike can be a problem. Especially in trail mode. I’m trying to maintain a really smooth pedal stroke but if there’s something difficult mid corner I find I either understeer off or the front wheel lifts and I stall. Got any thoughts? Also while you’re at it can you do a video on getting the back wheel up when the weight of the ebike wants to keep it down? Is there a different technique for an ebike or is it just the same but more?? I know you’re a trials rider so easy for you - but for us mere mortals! Thanks 👍
Hey Gavin. Yeah switchbacks can be tough. I would tend to go quite wide with the front wheel and then cut it right last minute with the Back wheel. So if there’s a berm, let the front wheel go wide and keep your back slightly lower / bottom of the berm. There might be a bit of a dead spot in terms of momentum so you just have to make a real conscious effort to get the power down. If it’s a climb you do regularly you could learn how to make sure your pedals are at the right position at that point where you need to get power by working back and knowing that your pedals need to be at a certain position so when you do get to the exit your strong foot is just at the top of the pedal cycle ready for power to be put down and taking you out up out the corner for the rest of the Climb. Cheers for the suggestion of the back wheel. Will see what I can do. Duncan
I just bought a blue Marin Bobcat Trail 3, I'm already upgrading the components. Now I want your Alpine Trail E1 as well, hopefully soon so I can to enjoy here in Marin County!
Excellent!
Nice info sir..keep vlogging..
Oh I bought a Marin rift zone 2 and I love it! It’s so nice I will be sticking with Marin for a whike
Excellent, enjoy your new ride!
I can't wait until the alpine trail e2 is available here in the usa I am going to buy one.
We strongly suggest you work with your local Marin dealer to get your name on a list. There is very high demand for the Alpine Trail E models. Cheers!
Yo wont regret it! :-)
Waiting patiently on this being available in Scotland , soon as lbs (sprockets) take delivery of a large , I shall be having it ASAP....
It'll be worth the wait
@Marin Bikes - I have have one of these on order in a size L (coming to New Zealand in June apparently). I'm 180cm and around 68kg (so tall 'ish and light 'ish). Would you recommend I swap the 450LB/IN coil spring out for a 350LB/IN or a 400LB/IN spring?
Yes, the 350# spring should be better suited to your weight. See our suspension setup chart here: s3.amazonaws.com/marin-bikes-biz-production1/documents/documents/000/003/973/original/uploads_2F1618522111592-x9wqn3d85m-cdcc318f51bec8bc35d246078405fa1c_2F2022_MARIN_Rear_Suspension_Setup_Chart_v1.pdf?1618522137 Enjoy!
Most all the local Marin dealers around me in TX have no info regarding the e2 and aren't comfortable pre-selling, which I can def respect. Those that do aren't exactly the type of shop one would feel comfortable paying $6000 to in hopes that they will be around in 6-8 months.
These bikes have seen huge demand; but we assure you that if your local dealer talks to our sales team, we can give them accurate information on when they can get stock.
Hey I find uphill switchbacks on my ebike can be a problem. Especially in trail mode. I’m trying to maintain a really smooth pedal stroke but if there’s something difficult mid corner I find I either understeer off or the front wheel lifts and I stall. Got any thoughts? Also while you’re at it can you do a video on getting the back wheel up when the weight of the ebike wants to keep it down? Is there a different technique for an ebike or is it just the same but more?? I know you’re a trials rider so easy for you - but for us mere mortals! Thanks 👍
Hey Gavin. Yeah switchbacks can be tough. I would tend to go quite wide with the front wheel and then cut it right last minute with the Back wheel. So if there’s a berm, let the front wheel go wide and keep your back slightly lower / bottom of the berm. There might be a bit of a dead spot in terms of momentum so you just have to make a real conscious effort to get the power down. If it’s a climb you do regularly you could learn how to make sure your pedals are at the right position at that point where you need to get power by working back and knowing that your pedals need to be at a certain position so when you do get to the exit your strong foot is just at the top of the pedal cycle ready for power to be put down and taking you out up out the corner for the rest of the Climb.
Cheers for the suggestion of the back wheel. Will see what I can do.
Duncan
@@duncshaw thanks for the reply 👍 I’ll try that next ride...
@@gavinsullivan9015 No worries Gavin. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
how tall are you duncan? since you ride a Large?? I ordered an XL and are 6"2"
Hey I am 5"11 on a large so sounds like an XL will be spot on for you! :-)
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