Marin had a pretty strong showing at Sea Otter this year, but it was just a taste of things to come. The more astute readers caught that the numbers on the bikes corresponded to their release date, August 1st, 2013. True to their word, the 2014 preview is here with seven new bikes after the break.
Marin Bike’s CEO Matt VenEnkevort is reinvesting into the company to get back to their roots and what Marin is all about. After that video, we think they’re onto something.
“I couldn’t be more excited,” says VanEnkevort. “Marin Bikes California is intimately connected with its namesake, and our people and products reflect this. We all live and ride here, and we love it. We’ve challenged ourselves and dug deep for our fans—our dealers and customers—and we have high expectations for 2014. Not only are the bikes going to be better than ever; we’ve completed and will be launching a full redesign: logo, headbadge, design aesthetics, bikes, Web site, all of it. We’ve built a bigger, stronger company, poured resources into R&D, and embraced platforms like 27.5-inch wheels, the IsoTrac suspension system, and much, much more, offering greater performance and versatility to our riders. We can’t wait for everyone to see it all come together.”
Mountain:
Obviously, the big news for Marin on the mountain bike side of things is 27.5″ wheels. There are two new full suspension bikes and one new hard tail – though not the AM hardtail shown at Sea Otter.
Returning to longer travel all mountain bikes, Marin’s new Attack Trail offers 150mm of travel through the Quad-Link 3.0 suspension platform and a 160mm fork. Built around 27.5″ wheels, the Attack Trail is full carbon with a 66.5° head angle. The bike will be offered in two different full carbon models, as well as a aluminum/carbon version for $4,320–$8,100.
ATTACK TRAIL C-XT PRO SPECS:
- 150mm Quad-Link 3.0 suspension
- 27.5″ wheels
- Rock Shox Pike RCT3 fork and Fox Float-X shock
- Avid XO Trail brakes
- SRAM XO 2×10 drivetrain
- e13 TRS+ tubeless wheels
- $8,100 (Projected)
In 2014 the Mount Vision will also gain 27.5″ wheels while also jumping on Marin’s new IsoTrac suspension system. The carbon frameset boasts internal cable routing for a super clean look, and 140mm of travel front and rear with a 67.5° HA. Mount Vision will be offered in three carbon models, two entry level aluminum/carbon models, as well as a full carbon Women’s model for $3,024–$7,776.
MOUNT VISION C-XM PRO SPECS:
- 140mm IsoTrac suspension
- 27.5″ wheels
- Fox 32 Factory CTD fork, Float-X CTD shock
- Avid XO Trail brakes
- SRAM XX1 1×11 drivetrain
- Tubeless carbon wheels
- $7,776 (Projected)
Instead of the AM oriented Rocky Ridge (which is on Marin’s website), Marin is highlighting this Team CXR PRO XC race machine. The CXR joins the 29″ version of the bike for race duties with an XX1 drivetrain and what looks like new carbon tubeless wheels from Formula!
TEAM CXR PRO 27.5” SPECS:
- T3 carbon frame
- 27.5″ wheels
- F/R though-axles
- Fox 32 Factory fork
- Avid XO carbon brakes
- SRAM XX1 1×11 drivetrain
- Tubeless carbon wheels
- $5,500 (Projected)
Cross:
The CX Pro has gone disc. Featuring a T3 unidirectional carbon frame and tapered full carbon fork, the bike also uses a PF30 bb and mechanical/electronic 4-in-1 internal cable system. As one of the first new 2014 Di2 cross bikes we’ve seen, the CX Pro will feature Shimano’s Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and BR-R785 hydraulic brakes. There will be a cheaper, Rival equipped Cortina CX that will be running an Xo Type 2 rear derailleur (!), as well as the Lombard – a sort of urban crosser with an aluminum frame, carbon fork, and 105 drivetrain.
CORTINA T3 CX PRO SPECS:
- T3 UD carbon frame w/ tapered full-carbon fork
- 2×11 Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain
- Shimano BR-R785 hydraulic disc brakes
- Tubeless-ready Easton XD disc wheels
- 35mm Continental cyclocross race tires
- $5,832 (Projected)
Road:
Built to go fast while still fairly upright and comfortable, the Verona T3 Pro uses Marin’s Endurance fit geometry for a relaxed, stable ride. The frame features curved stays for vibration deadening and a Di2 22 drivetrain with internal seatpost battery. Prices for the Verona will range from $2,160–$5,400.
VERONA T3 PRO ULTEGRA DI2 SPECS:
- T3 UD carbon frame w/ tapered full-carbon fork
- 11-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain
- Ritchey WCS cockpit
- Tubeless-ready Easton EA90 SL wheels
- $5,400 (Projected)
On the pro fit road side, the new Stelvio T3 Pro Dura Ace Di2 offers an incredible build with a full Dura Ace 11 speed build kit and Reynolds carbon clincher Assault wheels. The frame carries over a tapered head tube, PF30 BB, Power Taper seat tube, and RVS seatstays and adds Marin’s new 4-in-1 cable guilde system. Stelvios will be sold from $2,160–$8,964 with a SRAM Red 22 build available as well.
STELVIO T3 PRO DURA-ACE DI2 SPECS:
- T3 UD carbon frame w/ tapered full-carbon fork
- 11-speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain
- Ritchey WCS Carbon cockpit
- Reynolds Assault carbon wheels
- $8,964 (Projected)
When it comes to road riding around town, the Fairfax series should be a great bike for commuting, errands, or just cruising around town. The butted aluminum frame includes a carbon fork with full rack and fender mounts, plus the option for bull dynamo lighting front and rear. Six models will be offered from $540–$1,944.
FAIRFAX SC6 SPECS:
- 6061 Hydro-Edge II frame w/ carbon fork
- 11-speed Shimano Alfine internal-gear drivetain
- Shimano T445 hydraulic brakes
- Supernova E3 Pro 2 lights w/ dynamo hub
- $1,944 (Projected)
