BIG NEWS: Marin Bikes has joined the Wheelbase family
Meet the All‑New Alpine Trail
A new brand has landed at Wheelbase, and it’s a big one. Marin is finally part of our lineup – a name recognised around the world thanks to decades of mountain bike heritage and, more recently, the huge reach of ex‑pro rider and YouTube creator Matt Jones. If you’ve watched his videos, you already know the deal: big terrain, big ideas, and bikes built to take a beating.
For 2027, Marin has completely reworked its enduro platform. The result is the Alpine Trail – a bike built for real mountains, real speed and real riders. It’s designed for the kind of riding that starts with a long climb, rolls into alpine laps, and ends with a grin that lasts all week.
Built for Big Terrain
Marin describes the Alpine Trail as:
“DH quality travel in a package that can pedal… Alpine laps one day, big mountain epics the next.”
This is the heart of the bike. It’s an enduro platform that doesn’t lock you into one style of riding. It adapts. It handles. It stays fun.
Every model runs 170mm front / 160mm rear travel with Marin’s latest MultiTrac 2 suspension system. It’s more supportive, more adjustable and tuned for riders who want control on steep, rough ground without losing efficiency on the climbs.
Key Features Across the Range
- Series 4 alloy frames
- MultiTrac 2 suspension – 160mm rear travel
- Rider’s Choice adjustability
- Stronger rims on AT1 & AT2 – beefy flange
- DT Swiss, PNW and Schwalbe spec options
- 165mm crank length on all models
This is a proper enduro chassis with modern geometry, real-world durability and components chosen for hard riding, not brochure gloss.
The Lineup
Alpine Trail 1
£2,399 | Shop Alpine Trail 1
A serious entry point into big-mountain riding.
Key Features
- Series 4 alloy frame
- MultiTrac 2 suspension – 160mm
- X‑Fusion Vengeance fork / H3A shock
- Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain
- TRP Slate EVO 4‑piston brakes
- TranzX adjustable-height dropper
- Maxxis Assegai EXO+ front / Minion DHR DD rear
A tough, simple, reliable build that nails the fundamentals.
Alpine Trail 2
£3,999 | Shop Alpine Trail 2
More support, more control, more speed.
Key Features
- Series 4 alloy frame
- MultiTrac 2 suspension – 160mm
- RockShox ZEB / Vivid Air Select+
- SRAM Eagle 70/90 drivetrain
- SRAM Maven Bronze brakes
- X‑Fusion Manic HC dropper
- Maxxis Assegai EXO+ front / Minion DHR DD rear
A big step up in suspension performance and braking power.
Alpine Trail XR
£4,999 | Shop Alpine Trail XR
The flagship. Built for riders who push hard.
Key Features
- Series 4 alloy frame
- MultiTrac 2 suspension – 160mm
- RockShox ZEB / Vivid Ultimate
- Shimano Deore Di2 wireless drivetrain
- SRAM Maven Silver brakes
- DT Swiss 370 hubs / M502 rims
- PNW Range bar, Loam dropper, Range lever
- Schwalbe Magic Mary front / Albert rear – radial
This is the Alpine Trail at full strength – premium suspension, wireless shifting and a wheelset ready for proper alpine punishment.
Why We’re Excited
Marin has always been a rider‑first brand, but for years it sat just under the radar in the UK. That’s changing fast. Thanks to riders like Matt Jones, Marin is finally getting the visibility it deserves – big audiences, big inspiration, and a fresh wave of riders discovering what the brand has been doing for decades.
The Alpine Trail shows exactly why that spotlight is landing on Marin. It’s modern, tough, adjustable and built for real terrain. For Wheelbase, it fills a gap we’ve wanted to close: a value‑driven, hard‑charging enduro bike with proper pedigree. The full Alpine Trail range is available now, ready for UK tech, alpine trips and everything in between.
Why Shop at Wheelbase
When you’re choosing a bike like the Alpine Trail, the shop you buy it from matters. At Wheelbase, we focus on giving riders the right setup, the right advice and the right support long after the sale. Every bike is built by experienced mechanics, fully checked, fully tuned and ready for real riding – not just showroom posing.
We’re a rider‑run shop, so the guidance you get comes from people who actually ride the same terrain you do. We’re honest about what works, what doesn’t, and what will suit your riding best. No upsell, no jargon, no shortcuts.
You also get proper aftercare. Fast workshop turnaround, clear communication, and support from a team that knows your bike inside out. Whether it’s suspension tuning, upgrades or pre‑trip checks, we keep your bike running exactly how it should.
Marin joining our range is part of that same approach. We only bring in brands we trust, and the Alpine Trail fits perfectly with what our riders ask for: real performance, real value and real durability.
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