Marin's 2018 Collection

Jun 27, 2017
by MarinBikes  
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Marin Mountain Bikes, riding the excitement of April’s Wolf Ridge introduction, builds upon the buzz with further evolution of our progressive mountain bike lineup. The MultiTrac suspension platform, introduced with the award winning 2017 Hawk Hill, grows, adding 27.5+, 29” and 24” wheel variants, as well as an expanded Hawk Hill lineup. Disc brakes are now standard on all models, including the $419 Bolinas 26” and $369 Hidden Canyon 20” bikes.

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Introducing The Marin Wolf Ridge 8
Completing The Wolf Ridge Line With A New GX Eagle Build

Marin Mountain Bikes announces the third and final model in the 2018 Wolf Ridge lineup, the Wolf Ridge 8. Built on the same unidirectional carbon fiber frame and Naild® R3ACT – 2 Play®suspension platform as the Wolf Ridge Pro and Wolf Ridge 9, the Wolf Ridge 8 brings the One Bike To Rule The Ride mantra to a more accessible level.Wolf Ridge 8. The Wolf Ridge has been the most talked about new mountain bike since the debut of the Wolf Ridge Pro and Wolf Ridge 9 models at the Sea Otter Classic. In the last two months, our revolutionary bike has received acclaim from across the globe and is one of the most highly anticipated mountain bikes.

bigquotesWe are stoked to finally be able to show of the entire Wolf Ridge line. With the release of SRAM’s GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, comes the Wolf Ridge 8, which delivers all the magic of the Wolf Ridge experience to a wider base of discerning trail riders.—Matt Cipes, Mountain Bike Product Manager

Highlights:
• Full carbon fiber frame, developed with biometric data to localize weight on each size
• Naild R3ACT – 2 Play rear suspension
• Trail geometry with a low BB height, 66.5° head tube angle, 435mm chainstays
• 29” wheels
• 160mm front and rear travel
• SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain
• RockShox Lyric RC fork and Monarch Debonair shock
• Stan’s NoTubes Flow MK3 rims
• US MSRP $5199.99
• Available worldwide late summer 2017
• Contact: Marin Bikes

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The Wolf Ridge 8 promises the same revolutionary chassis and pedaling performance of the Pro, at an affordable MSRP.


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B-17 3

The B-17 combines Marin’s acclaimed 120mm travel MultiTrac rear suspension system with 27.5+ tires for an all-day, all-conditions trail bike ready for the unknown, with unparalleled traction and trail confidence. The most capable of the MultiTrac models, the B-17 is the bike for all-day adventures, off the beaten path exploring and conquering the gnarliest terrain around.


Highlights:
• Three builds
• 27.5 x 2.8” tires on 38mm inner-width tubeless-compatible rims
• New Series 3 butted aluminum frame, 120mm travel
• Long, low and slack frame geometry; compact 435mm chainstays
• Internal routing for dropper post and internal rear derailleur cable routing
• 148 x 12mm rear and 110mm Boost front hub spacing
• MSRP: $3699 (B-17 3), $2649 (B-17 2) and $2099 (B-17 1)
• USA Availability: mid-summer 2017
• Contact: Marin Bikes

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The B-17 features ultra-capable 27.5+ width tires and wheels.


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Rift Zone 3

The all-new Rift Zone is the fastest rolling, most speed oriented MultiTrac in the Marin Bikes line, ready for all-day epics, claiming personal records, and smashing weekly night rides with the local shop. Fast rolling and stable 29” wheels roll over anything in their path, and an all new Series 3 MultiTrac alloy frame featuring 120mm of travel, 148mm Boost spacing, and internal dropper post compatibility brings the Rift Zone to the next level, This bike can take you where you want to go on your mountain bike adventures with efficient and smooth suspension, coupled with modern trail geometry.


Highlights:
• Three builds
• 29” x 2.3-2.4” tires on 29mm inner width tubeless-compatible rims
• New Series 3 butted aluminum frame, 120mm travel
• Long, low and slack frame geometry; compact 435mm chainstays
• Internal routing for dropper post and internal rear derailleur cable routing
• 148 x 12mm rear and 110mm Boost front hub spacing
• MSRP: $2649 (Rift Zone 3), $1949 (Rift Zone 2) and $1549 (Rift Zone 1)
• USA Availability: mid-summer 2017
• Contact: Marin Bikes

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Attack Trail 8

The bike of choice for our Enduro riders, the Attack Trail is a proven top contender, designed
and built to handle the most demanding trail and competitive Enduro riding. With a 150mm
travel QUAD 3 suspension frame, internal dropper and shifter routing, and modern long, low,
and slack geometry, the podium is only one race away. The Series 4 aluminum frame and
swingarm has been updated for 2018, for an even stronger chassis than before, built for years
of abusive riding. Reinforced in all of the crucial places, the frame features Enduro sealed
bearings throughout and the latest 148mm Boost axle spacing and internal dropper post.



Highlights:
• New Series 4 butted aluminum frame, 150mm travel
• Long, low and slack frame geometry; compact 435mm chainstays
• Internal routing for dropper post and internal rear derailleur cable routing
• 148 x 12mm rear and 110mm Boost front hub spacing
• MSRP: $4199 (Attack Trail 8 ) and $2649 (Attack Trail 7)
• USA Availability: mid-summer 2017
• Contact: Marin Bikes

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Hawk Hill 3

Riding a bike is fun, and having fun on the trail was at the front of Marin’s minds when creating the Hawk Hill. Launched as a single model for 2017, the celebrated Hawk Hill is Marin’s most playful and fun suspension trail bike to date. Lightweight 27.5” wheels accelerate quickly, leading to a snappy and fun bike out on the trail, equally at home no the rolling hills or downhill singletrack. Entry level to high performance spec, everyone can fall in love with mountain biking over and over again with the Hawk Hill. Two new models, the Hawk Hill 3 and Hawk Hill2, join the Hawk Hill in Marin’s 2018 lineup.


Highlights:
• Three builds
• 27.5” x 2.35” tires on 27-29mm inner width tubeless compatible rims
• New Series 3 butted aluminum frame, 120mm travel
• Long, low and slack frame geometry; compact 430mm chainstays
• Internal routing for dropper post & internal rear derailleur cable routing
• 148 x 12mm rear and 110mm Boost front hub spacing
• MSRP: $2649 (Hawk Hill 3), $1949 (Hawk Hill 2) and $1499 (Hawk Hill)
• USA Availability: mid-summer 2017
• Contact: Marin Bikes

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Hawk Hill Jr

Like its larger siblings, the new Hawk Hill Jr is built around Marin’s MultiTrac suspension system, and is Marin’s most capable kids bike ever, with all of the modern adult tech and trail geometry in a package for the younger rider. Lightweight 24” wheels and air tuned suspension lead to a fun bike out on the trail. Switch to 26” wheels down then line as the Hawk Hill Jr grows with your kid.
Highlights:
• New Series 3 butted aluminum frame, 120mm travel
• Front and rear clearance for 26” wheels
• Long, low and slack frame geometry
• Internal routing for dropper post andinternal rear derailleur cable routing
• 135mm open dropout, upgradeable to 142 x 12mm thru axle
• MSRP: $1499
• USA Availability: mid-summer 2017
• Contact: Marin Bikes



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88 Comments
  • 135 1
 To all those runway models complaining about how ugly a bike is... you wear jerseys that range the entire autism spectrum, balerina shoes, and a salad bowl on your head. You are the pig, the bike is only the lipstick.
  • 21 0
 Just the cleanest burn Ive felt in years. Thank you.
  • 10 0
 Starts a slow clap......
  • 6 1
 Some consistency of design wouldn't hurt this company.
  • 6 1
 That burned so clean, you couldn't even see the flame.
  • 2 0
 Poetic!
  • 1 0
 Is this r/roastme?
  • 43 1
 That's a mix of some of the sexiest and ugliest bikes possible in the same lineup.
  • 9 2
 And some of them are the same bike! Front half of the wolf ridge is great, back end, not so much...
  • 2 0
 Straight tubes for the win! I think the Wolf Ridge and Attack Trail take the short shuttle bus to the top...
  • 5 0
 @Kiwiplague: it's like a mullet
  • 2 1
 match that Wolf Ridge with Pit Vipers and you're all in
  • 1 0
 @thinkbike: hahah i got some put vipers, $80 cnd safety glasses that are $12 at thr local hardware store!

Oh well....
  • 1 0
 Try scrolling down slowly over the Wolf Ridge. It starts off pretty good then BAM.
  • 7 0
 @MTBrent: The Attack Trail carbon is actually pretty good-looking in person, but I guess I'm biased. I love the way it looks though.

www.pinkbike.com/photo/14834073
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www.pinkbike.com/photo/14834079
  • 2 0
 @BaeckerX1: i agree your bike looks great. only things i would change is the red pedals and grips for white pedals and black grips....maybe get a race face kash gold atlas bar.....but yep nice bike you have there.
  • 17 2
 The Wolf Ridge 8 just looks like it gonna snap in half....
  • 4 0
 The Polygon Square One EX9 looks a lot better I think due to the paint job and position of the shock

www.pinkbike.com/news/polygon-square-one-ex9-review-2017.html
  • 7 0
 looks like it has already snapped...
  • 3 0
 @jimmy-buckle: no, still ugly as f**k.
  • 13 0
 I quite like them, price is good and nice to see a groms bike to boot
  • 4 0
 This is what I like to see, a kids bike that goes from 24"-26" wheels getting full value out of it. Bravo Marin. Now come out with a 20"-24" and take my money.
  • 1 0
 @Boardlife69: wheel size isnt as important as length/reach.
  • 1 0
 Except that my e-riding eye spies a horrific space on the front for a 26" tire and lead foot to greet each other.
You might can put a 26" wheel on it, but if you're riding flats, it looks like you can foot brake the wheel while pedaling, something my wife used to do on the first extra small Juliana hardtail years ago. She hated that thing.
  • 8 0
 I think the Wolf Ridge is one of the ugliest bike around but when i go riding i look forward on the trail and not down on the bike, so i would give it a try, it's a interessting concept and when it works better than other bikes, why not?
  • 3 0
 I think it looks better than the polygon personally.
  • 12 3
 Kudos to Marin for making a massively ugly bike & claiming an 'affordable' MRSP of only $5199.

I'm not expecting to see many (any) out on the trails Smile
  • 7 0
 I was lucky enough to be at the dealer launch for these bikes a couple weeks ago. Me and my staff laughed and laughed when we saw the first pictures of the Wolf Ridge. I returned from the trip to California (for the demo) with the Wolf Ridge placed at the top of my dream bike list. You can't see the bike when you're riding it and it lives up to all the hype regarding how it rides: like I am a total suspension nerd and thought I had experienced it all regarding ride quality and the Wolf Ridge has left me still trying to make sense of how a bike could ride like that.

All that said about the Wolf Ridge, it was the B17 that emerged as the bike I will definitely get (instead of dreaming of). After years of being a bike snob, riding only carbon bikes with piles of science behind their suspension designs, I find myself in love with an aluminum bike with "faux-bar linkage". Holy Crap what a fun and capable bike. This is the bike all the fuss should be made about because it is realistically priced, smartly spec'd and great geometry.
  • 4 0
 As a bonus the B17 is SEXY. I'm a sucker for a raw finish and a nice, clean-looking front triangle.
  • 2 1
 Riddle me this, since you sound like you're a Marin dealer. Is the B17 just a Rift Zone with low-fat tires? Loving the looks of the B17, and the price makes it a strong contender for my Fiance, but I'd like to be able to put my spare 29" wheelsets with fast rolling tires on it for when we're just shredding paved bike-paths.
  • 1 0
 @maxyedor: Yup, same frame as the Rift Zone 29er but with 10mm longer travel fork to correct bb height for the slightly smaller wheel diameter of 27.5+. Their official word is B17 can be run with 29er wheels up to 2.4" but Rift Zone isn't 27.5+ compatible because the BB gets too low. The B17 is basically a poor mans High Tower being able to switch wheels back and forth depending on mood and trail.
  • 8 1
 Marin B17, 2018: when you've got to huck to flat at 7, but smash a KOM at 8.
  • 7 0
 Where is the Marin Alcatraz, the dirt jump bike Matt Jones has been riding?
  • 1 0
 Check back in the fall...
  • 5 0
 Having ridden a wolf ridge 9, as ugly as it is you stop giving a shit as soon as you get on it, it genuinely pedals like a hardtail and decends like a dh bike
  • 3 1
 Have you ever ridden a dh bike ? Just that the geometry isn't even close to that from a dh bike is one point that it will definitely not ride like one
  • 3 0
 @emptybox: okay yeah I'll give you that it doesn't have the super slack head angle or any of that but basically what I was trying to say is that it f*ckin rips
  • 6 0
 There's a lot of hype around the Marins; I'm looking forward to reading some unbiased review.
  • 3 0
 " The Wolf Ridge 8 promises the same revolutionary chassis and pedaling performance of the Pro, at an affordable MSRP." In what part of the world is $5200 "affordable"? Seriously, I would love to move there. I do appreciate the fact that they do have dual suspension bikes in the real affordable range though (i.e. $1499)
  • 1 0
 Ιs it the first time in MTB history that the reasonably priced models of a company look so much better than the top tier models? That B-17 is so clean!

To those critisizing anyone who cares about looks - I don't mind my car being old, cheap and ugly*, but when I look at my bike I wanna feel like it's calling me to take it for a ride!



*at least that's my excuse for having a shitty car...
  • 1 0
 I really like the look of the Wolf Ridge, so yall can kiss mah bootay. Real question though, with the tall chainstays, will your chain come falling off every time you take the rear wheel off? I'm torn between that being really annoying, and being able to take my chain on and off without dealing with a quick link (which I know is easy, but this is even easier).
  • 1 0
 Somewhere in the past after they ran out of fluorescent paint someone at Marin got a deal on silver, black and grey paint. Hopefully they run out of it soon so people can see past the same boring colours and see the bike underneath for what it is.
  • 1 1
 Would be nice if they could redesign the Wolf Ridge to be produced in aluminium to help bring it to a lower price point. I think that for a bike like that the tiny (if any) weight saving carbon is going to give you isn't quite worth it if you still end up with a considerable weight. Probably in a few years from now when SRAM has also trickled the innovative huge-cog-technology down to the lower price points, they'll release one.
  • 1 0
 Probably impossible to get the required strength with aluminium, the tray where the tube sits would weigh more than the rest of the frame. And you really didnt read much did you? Eagle gx is a much lower price point than x01...
  • 1 0
 @inked-up-metalhead: If it would not be possible to make a certain part in a limited space out of aluminium, they could of course always resort to steel. Steel would probably still be cheaper than carbon as the (proper) production of carbon frames currently requires relatively manual labour.

Yeah I still think the SRAM line of drivetrain components is a bit more complex than Shimano, but I do understand you have a base group called NX and then you have GX above that. And then you have X0, X01, XX and maybe even more above GX. I also noticed that Santa Cruz and Juliana recently released some new carbon frames of which some versions will be kitted out with GX Eagle. So that's what you'll still find on a carbon frame. I thought that if at some point they'll release an NX Eagle group, you're going to find it on more metal frames than carbon.
  • 1 0
 @vinay: your complaining its heavy when made out of carbon then saying make it super heavy steel?

Nx probably wont get the eagle treatment, its 11t bottom means it already misses the best feature of srams higher end offerings, and its like shimano only offering slx and higher in 11spd atm.
  • 3 0
 That's as many suspension platforms as... like... three other companies put together!
  • 1 0
 I thought the same thing when I saw the catalog Marin gave us before riding. I have always been happy to bitch about "faux bar" so I expected to not like the 3 bikes (Hawk Hill, Rift Zone, B17). After testing all these bikes I changed my mind. The faux-bar bikes work: largely because they're short travel so brake jack isn't a problem and the main pivot is positioned well to give good anti-squat (and pricing stays low). The Attack trail gets into longer travel where short dual link suspension's characteristics are more noticable and finally the Wolf Ridge is the expensive, carbon, dream bikes so the Nailed suspension makes sense.
  • 4 0
 B17 bringing back the vintage Marin look. DIG IT!!
  • 1 0
 The Wolf Ridge rides amazing! Pumped to be working with a company doing new things. Looks are subjective, I think it looks sweet, but I'm racing it because it rips. Sweet to see a Jr. version of the Hawk Hill, too!
  • 1 0
 PB you missed the category with the cleanest looks - the hardtail line up. They should be worth mentioning in times where full sissies turn more and more into monstrous aliens by design.
  • 3 0
 Are the Rift Zone and B-17 the same bike with different wheels?
  • 3 0
 My next bike will be a hardtail. Where are those? C'mon Pinkbike!
  • 1 0
 Is that simply because you are poor?
  • 1 0
 @deadmeat25: yes, but not simply
  • 3 0
 The B-17's "View geometry here" button doesn't work, just a heads up PB.
  • 1 0
 @MarinBikes when will these be available in the UK? Will there be frame only options? The rift zone and hawk hill look like my next bikes!
  • 2 0
 Hey blahblahbikes. The Hawk Hill and Rift Zones will start arriving in the UK in August. The base level Hawk Hill is available now.
  • 6 5
 I don't know if it's just me but the Wolf Ridge looks a lot like the new enduro bike of polygon.
  • 8 1
 Because they are pretty much the same - both have "R3ACT" suspension design. Marin's is just a 29" 160mm version
  • 1 0
 Polygon own Marin
  • 1 1
 ...
  • 7 6
 I know showing my age, but I remember when Marins were the cool bike to have...now not so much.
  • 3 0
 Looking at those alloy bikes, I think they're making a come back if you ask me.
  • 2 0
 Wolf Ridge 8 looks like an E-Bike...!
  • 2 0
 They can't call that a B-17!!!
  • 1 0
 Exactly this! I coveted the B-17 in my LBS catalogues...
  • 1 1
 @bluechair84: Bought one in '97
  • 1 0
 @deadmeat25: still a beautiful bike...
  • 1 0
 Real question on the Wolf Ridge is why no bottle cage mount on the underside of the top tube?
  • 1 1
 Real answer: Because you are a c*nt.
  • 2 0
 That B-17 is the sickest bike I've ever seen!! Hahahahahhaa
  • 1 0
 So six new bikes to crow about and all the project manager gets quoted on is " Hey there is a cheaper sram group" .
  • 1 0
 Does anyone know what the specs on the new Hawk Hill line will be?
  • 1 0
 The Wolf ... "looks wise" is like a reincarnated Balfa !
  • 1 1
 It just isn't, what the f*ck are you looking at? Literally nothing like a Balfa, at all!
You must have zero connection between your brain and any other part of your body and your hands just type whatever shit they like, you really could've just typed a cake recipe here and it would've made just as much sense. Very high pivot vs the lowest pivot point I've ever seen.
  • 1 0
 @deadmeat25: Relax with your constructive and valuable feedback .. note the "looks wise" is in quotations. The correlation is how UGLY the bike is NOT the design itself (pivot points, etc.). Balfa's were the ugliest bikes made at the time, but "looks" had absolutely no bearing on how they performed, which was decent as any ex-Balfa owner would attest to (note the looks in in quotations again)
  • 1 0
 There was a time when Marin made good looking bikes...
  • 1 1
 It looks like a Transformer....
  • 1 1
 Is that an electric motor concealed in the swingarm of the Wolf Ridge 8?
  • 6 7
 My god, they've designed some fugly bikes. Awful looking things.
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