Love the look of the Alpine trail , Looks exactly like an updated Attack Trail, so if it’s anything like my attack trail it should be awesome!
I had the 2018 Attack Trail and it was a fun bike. The Alpine is more lively... has more pop and climbs much better. It feels like less of a monster truck. I am really digging the parts spec and the 29ers. Stoked!
updated from my last post. new bits include an SLX brakeset, and M530 pedals, xt drivetrain, xfusion sweep hlr rc, reverb stealth dropper, hand built wtb I29 hoops on hope pro 4 hubs.
18 RZ2 with Fox 34, King hubs on Flow rims, Maxxis ikon 2.35 rear, ardent 2.4 Front, xt cassette and xt 180 rotors, spank bars and stem, odi elite grips, nukeproof horizon trail pedals, will soon have a dvo topaz shock
Love the look of the Alpine trail , Looks exactly like an updated Attack Trail, so if it’s anything like my attack trail it should be awesome!
I had the 2018 Attack Trail and it was a fun bike. The Alpine is more lively... has more pop and climbs much better. It feels like less of a monster truck. I am really digging the parts spec and the 29ers. Stoked!
It's been a few months so I thought I would share some thoughts...
- vee rubber is not good for dry loose over hard pack. I switched to a minion dhf 2.5 in the front but kept the vee rubber in the back. - the TRP brakes are damn good, especially at the price point. Pleasantly surprised. The terrain I ride is fast/flowy. I am not light (190lbs) and they are working mint! - The fox 36 is ok. Nothing really wrong but not really great. I like a squishier fork with small bump sensitivity and this fork doesn't really check off those needs... even after a full service. - 29ers are fantastic. - NX is ok. I had GX last year and it was way more crisp. NX is fine but I prefer GX and above. Overall I am super happy with the bike. I will continue to ride as is and replace parts as needed.
Last time I saw a Marin Bike I liked, it was the 90's. They have some great looking hardtails the last few years, even the full suspension bikes are interesting. The Nail Trail 7 was sold out in my size so I got this Nail Trail 6. Everything is up-gradable isn't it. Love the geo on this bike and it fits me well.
First upgrade was the tires! A must! Very happy with these Minions!