2026 Marin Alpine Trail E1

Archived: Frame: All New Series 4 Alloy for Gen 5 CX Drive Unit, 160mm MultiTrac LT Suspension, Adjustable Headset & CS Length/Height, Integrated Battery/Charging Port, 148mm Rear Thru-Axle · Fork: X-Fusion Vengence, 170mm Travel, 44mm Offset, 110x15mm Bolt-on Axle

• Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.

Archived: Fork: X-Fusion Vengence, 170mm Travel, 44mm Offset, 110x15mm Bolt-on Axle · Rear shock: X-Fusion H3A Air, 205x65, 30xM8 Lower Hardware, Custom Tune

• Inspect the fork stanchions for scratches or coating wear, look for oil or dirt rings at the seals, and cycle the fork through its travel while checking for binding or bushing play.
• Inspect the shock shaft and seals, cycle the rear suspension through its travel and check for oil, air loss, binding or unusual top-out and bottom-out noises.
• Hold the rear brake and load the suspension from several directions. Check pivots, bearings and mounting hardware for knock, looseness or side play.
• Ask for dated fork, shock and pivot-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil, bushings or bearings.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano CUES SL-U6000-10R, 10-Speed · Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U6000 GS, 10-Speed · Crankset: Marin Forged eMTB Cranks, 150mm · Cassette: Shimano CS-LG300-10, 11-48T · Chain: Shimano LG500

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: (F) TRP DHR EVO Comp, 200mm Rotors / (R) TRP DHR EVO Comp, 200mm Rotors; Levers: TRP DHR EVO Comp

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Rims: New Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible · Hubs: (F) Shimano HF-MT500B, 110x15mm, Centerlock / (R) Shimano HB-MT501B, 148x12mm, Centerlock, Micro Spline Freehub Body · Front tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Gravity Pro, Ultra Soft, Radial, 29x2.5" · Rear tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Gravity Pro, Soft, Radial, 27.5x2.5"

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance. This record indicates different front and rear wheel diameters, so verify each tire at its correct end.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: FSA Custom Headset, Adjustable HTA Design · Handlebar: Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back · Stem: Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm · Seatpost: TranzX YS160QL Adjustable Travel Dropper Post, Size S=150, M=170mm Travel, Size L-XL 200mm Travel, 34.9mm · Saddle: Marin Short Nose

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Cycle the dropper post repeatedly. It should reach full travel, remain extended under load and have no unusual oil, excessive rotational play or damaged remote, cable, hose or battery.

Archived: Marin Alpine Trail E1 · electric-assist identification

• Inspect the battery case, mount, lock and electrical contacts for cracks, impact, corrosion, swelling, overheating marks or looseness. Confirm the battery charges normally.
• Confirm the correct charger, battery keys and removable system parts are included. Check charger cables and connectors for damage or improvised repairs.
• Power the system on from cold, check the display for warnings, and test every assist mode. Assistance should engage and stop predictably without intermittent cutouts or abnormal motor noise.
• Ask for available battery-health, cycle-count, diagnostic and firmware records. Confirm that replacement batteries and system support remain available before agreeing on value.