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The Marin Alpine Trail E2 is an all mountain enduro electric bike with long travel Fox 160mm front and 150mm rear suspension. Setup as a mullet with 29" front wheel and 27.5" rear wheel. Available in four frame sizes to offer improved fit. Shimano Deore XT 12-speed drivetrain with wide 10-51 tooth cassette. Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes with large 203mm rotors, quad piston front caliper, tool free adjustable reach levers for easy adjustment on the trail. Purpose built frame with downtube integrated battery pack. Shimano EP8 high torque motor is compact and lightweight, but still responsive and powerful. It offers 120+ RPM pedal support and up to 85 newton meters of torque. Battery pack is not easily removable for transport and charging, mainly for replacement. Charge port interface is low on the frame and difficult to plug in. Power button and display navigation button are separate from control pad. The bike is only available in one color.
0:00 Introduction, price, mullet setup, suspension
0:45 Boost hub spacing, 15mm and 12mm thru-axles
1:25 Frame sizes and geometry chart, Shimano brakes
2:07 Oversteer protection, Fox 38 air fork details
2:56 Bottle cage bosses, mudguard fender on fork
3:15 Chainring and guide, Shimano Deore XT 12-speed
4:02 Shimano EP8 mid-drive motor, sensors and torque
4:35 Battery is integrated and not easily removed
5:07 Battery capacity 36v 630wh, dropper seat post
5:36 Charge port location, battery charger 1.8 amps
6:46 Powering the bike on, interacting with display
8:10 Settings menu with ability to disable beeping
8:36 Mechanical trigger shifters, grips, brake levers
9:20 Warranty: 1 year comprehensive, 5 years frame
9:39 Total bike wight, other eMTB models from Marin
9:52 Ride test begins with handheld camera, no hands
10:37 Body camera with faster riding, dropping steps
13:33 Third person stair climb, handlebar and magnet
14:09 Conclusion with compare tool and forums at site
Full review with specs and comparison tool: https://electricbikereview.com/marin/2022-alpine-trail-e2/
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