Just ordered one (so hard to get in the UK) my first emtb, largely decided by watching your review, so many thanks. Looking forward to not dreading climbs anymore. At 60 I've earned a rest 🙂
I have two MARIN MTB's, the Bobcat trail and the latest Rift Zone 1. They handle well and I'm never disappointed. Sturdy quality at an affordable price. Perhaps this Alpine E-bike will be next! Nice review!
Probably the single best value eMTB on the market right now. The new Ploygon Bromo N8 comes very close (and is $300 cheaper), but the Marin seems to have the better price to spec ratio.
Nice review. I am getting back into riding after a 30 year break. I had a rift zone XR on order. But then I started seeing reviews like this one talking about how great this bike is. What really did it for me was the loam wolfs video showing the rider riding the alpine trail for an hour, then took the E2 on the same paths for an hour. He did twice the distance, had more speed, burned more calories in the same hour. The the others showing how fun the bike is in an urban environment as most of us arent going to be bombing down the gnarly rides most of the videos show. I was able to catch a deal and the last 2 xl's were gone from Marin in a couple minutes. Now to hurry up and wait for it to get here then the weather to break here in ohio.
If this bikes handles like my 2021 alpine trail 7,you guys are in for a good time. Don’t let that head angle scare you away. With that steep seat tube angle it’s actually a good peadeling bike. I just need to upgrade to a coil or a fox x2 For the rear and it’s dialed
This is my dream bike. It is everything I want in an emtb. Guess it will stay a dream. Marin told me they are sold out and don't know when they will take orders again.
Great review guys, nice to see these new bikes in the market and crushing it. Unfortunately the supply chain still killing bike deliveries or else I'm sure they could sell a ton of them.
63 degree head angle! Definitely not an east coast bike, but super sick nevertheless, great for moto trails and wide open bike parky spots like in the video.
@@jdroofcleanpw lol, I don't count florida as east coast. But in all seriousness, I don't think super slack, super long bikes work where I ride (the mid-atlantic), because our trails tend to be rocky and tight, but not particularly steep or long descends. So the advantages of slack bikes (stability at high speed) are negated, while disadvantages (awkward maneuvers at low speed, tight spaces) are magnified.
Yeah, we've got a lot of flat, narrow, winding trails. I see what you mean. Some of the bikes I've been looking at I thought would be good for what I'm doing since they are labeled as trail bikes, but the more I learn about geometry, even bikes labeled as trail bikes are kind of long and slack.
@@jdroofcleanpw If you don't mind working a bit on the trails, the Levo SL has outstanding trail bike GEO and still works great in the rough stuff. Can't recommend it enough.
I didn’t see any comments or mentions about battery life. About how many miles can you ride on the battery (mainly looking to get an ebike strictly to help me make the climbs to get to my fav downhill trails) There’s always slower longer climbs to get to some of the trail heads which is why I am seriously looking into an ebike. I don’t ride to get the workout, I ride to have fun on the trails haha. Any help to get to the top I am a fan of. Just curious as how far you can ride befor needing to head back to the truck.
Cool review, change my perspective on this bike. I never consider to buy this bike before this review. Since you've tested so many new eMTB recently, what do you think this bike performance compared to Transition Repeater? I am not talking about the specs but the feel of the bike in the trail.
So I know it’s called the alpine “trail” e2 but is this considered a trail bike or an enduro? By the way this bike is set up and how hard of hits it can take id say it is an enduro right?
Well, riding on snow, especially the kind showed in this video is easy. Riding in powdery deep snow and ice is hard. Here in Finland we ride at least 4 months on snow and ice on trails and it can be extremely fun or really hard and frustrating depending on the conditions.
@@th_js makes sense, seeing as I'm from Los Angeles, snow is a relatively foreign thing to me, so even though I've ridden on snow before, I simply lack a certain degree of confidence others may have with it.
@@adamneulander Yup, self-made "screw tires" make a massive difference, studded tires work fine too but with screws you can seriously lean the bike over on snow and just send it. Riding in those conditions is pretty hard but also in my opinion great training for summer even though it's entirely different, just makes you appreciate the huge level of grip you can achieve when it's dry.
we tested the mt bromo - th-cam.com/video/vYhrgH38vkA/w-d-xo.html and not too long after the marin. in our eyes, the Marin would takes the win because it's so much simpler from a maintenance standpoint. the bromo was really fun and a solid deal for sure! it's funny how the downtube bumpers are identical HA.
@@vitalmtb The Marin looks amazing the bigger battery is great. Wondering if the Bromo with a lighter rear tire and possibly lighter wheel set would ramp up that battery life. Either way 2 solid e-bikes with excellent pricing....it's no wonder both are extinct at the moment.
So today i went and spoke with my local Marin dealer about purchasing an Alpine, E2 or an E1. Was told "sorry mate, nothing available for at least 6 months" F************!!!!!
we had a great experience on the 2019 alloy alpine trail - www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Marin/Alpine-Trail-8,23389#product-reviews/3257/expand and enjoyed the carbon rift zone as well - th-cam.com/video/dwvc53At7f0/w-d-xo.html - the geo, price and spec of the alpine trail carbon 2 look solid for sure.
@@andrewm190EThis is not a MTB bike, simple. Do not be angry, this staff is for lazy blokes. The only justification is; when you old or disabled/after some accident. Otherwise you are lazy piece of carrot :-)
The two dislikes are from specialized and santa cruz and their 10k+ ebikes
Just ordered one (so hard to get in the UK) my first emtb, largely decided by watching your review, so many thanks. Looking forward to not dreading climbs anymore. At 60 I've earned a rest 🙂
I'm still at my 30, and I wanna rest from climbing
I have no intentions of buying this bike, yet I'm watching this video for the second time! Just such a greatly done video and a pleasure to watch.
awesome and thanks!
I have two MARIN MTB's, the Bobcat trail and the latest Rift Zone 1. They handle well and I'm never disappointed. Sturdy quality at an affordable price. Perhaps this Alpine E-bike will be next! Nice review!
Probably the single best value eMTB on the market right now. The new Ploygon Bromo N8 comes very close (and is $300 cheaper), but the Marin seems to have the better price to spec ratio.
Thanks crew!
Can't wait to get this bike!
Thanks for the review so excited mines been on pre-order since Dec after the first reviews mentioned it punching above its weight.
Nice review. I am getting back into riding after a 30 year break. I had a rift zone XR on order. But then I started seeing reviews like this one talking about how great this bike is. What really did it for me was the loam wolfs video showing the rider riding the alpine trail for an hour, then took the E2 on the same paths for an hour. He did twice the distance, had more speed, burned more calories in the same hour. The the others showing how fun the bike is in an urban environment as most of us arent going to be bombing down the gnarly rides most of the videos show. I was able to catch a deal and the last 2 xl's were gone from Marin in a couple minutes. Now to hurry up and wait for it to get here then the weather to break here in ohio.
If this bikes handles like my 2021 alpine trail 7,you guys are in for a good time. Don’t let that head angle scare you away. With that steep seat tube angle it’s actually a good peadeling bike. I just need to upgrade to a coil or a fox x2
For the rear and it’s dialed
Can the suspension on these level of MTB's be tuned for rebound and compression?
So pleased I waited for this bike to appear as I love a mullet and simplicity of design.
This is my dream bike. It is everything I want in an emtb. Guess it will stay a dream. Marin told me they are sold out and don't know when they will take orders again.
Got one, 2nd hand, almost new AND I LOVE IT!!!!!
Good review,but some info on what's acheivable on a charge,range/climbing height etc would've been good!
Great review guys, nice to see these new bikes in the market and crushing it. Unfortunately the supply chain still killing bike deliveries or else I'm sure they could sell a ton of them.
Love my Marin Rift Zone. Only real issue I've found is weak paint. This new e-bike is on my wish list.
dam solid riding on ice trails! you make that bike look smooth af.
I have one on order, can't wait 👍
It's a torture waiting, Is it July yet?? ... For the mean time I'm enjoying my Rift Zone 2 ... lol
should i order one?
63 degree head angle! Definitely not an east coast bike, but super sick nevertheless, great for moto trails and wide open bike parky spots like in the video.
I'm in Florida, and was looking at this bike. Any particular reason you think it's bad for the east coast?
@@jdroofcleanpw lol, I don't count florida as east coast. But in all seriousness, I don't think super slack, super long bikes work where I ride (the mid-atlantic), because our trails tend to be rocky and tight, but not particularly steep or long descends. So the advantages of slack bikes (stability at high speed) are negated, while disadvantages (awkward maneuvers at low speed, tight spaces) are magnified.
Yeah, we've got a lot of flat, narrow, winding trails. I see what you mean. Some of the bikes I've been looking at I thought would be good for what I'm doing since they are labeled as trail bikes, but the more I learn about geometry, even bikes labeled as trail bikes are kind of long and slack.
@@jdroofcleanpw If you don't mind working a bit on the trails, the Levo SL has outstanding trail bike GEO and still works great in the rough stuff. Can't recommend it enough.
Last question, what would you recommend if you could only have one, YT decoy or the alpine trail e2??
Thanks for the review. How tall were your testers on the size M. Cheers!
5'9" and 5'10" - our 5'10" tester usually runs larges if he has the option and he was really happy on this particular medium
I didn’t see any comments or mentions about battery life. About how many miles can you ride on the battery (mainly looking to get an ebike strictly to help me make the climbs to get to my fav downhill trails) There’s always slower longer climbs to get to some of the trail heads which is why I am seriously looking into an ebike. I don’t ride to get the workout, I ride to have fun on the trails haha. Any help to get to the top I am a fan of. Just curious as how far you can ride befor needing to head back to the truck.
Very good video... I have a question for you...
Marin Alpine Trail E2 vs Focus Sam2 6.9
Who wins?
Yeesh those are such spicy jumps to have behind your house.
If you were handed a Trek Rail 7 or this bike to ride for the rest of the year which would you take?
Hey Vital MTB, thanks for this nice video! How tall were the riders who rode the frame in size M?
glad you liked the vid. testers were 5'9" and 5'10"
I love it! Except the weight. Hopefully they come up with the 42ish lb version ala Levo SL and Orbea Rise
Nice review in 2022
Cool review, change my perspective on this bike. I never consider to buy this bike before this review.
Since you've tested so many new eMTB recently, what do you think this bike performance compared to Transition Repeater? I am not talking about the specs but the feel of the bike in the trail.
nice! glad the review helped. check out our repeater review here to get some insight - www.vitalmtb.com/features/Transition-Repeater,3548
How much impact can these MTB's take before cracks in the frame occur?
Ordered mine in January, come on Marin sort out the shipping issues
What about just general trails where I am it’s just up and down sometimes mellow depending when riding.. alpine Marine
So I know it’s called the alpine “trail” e2 but is this considered a trail bike or an enduro? By the way this bike is set up and how hard of hits it can take id say it is an enduro right?
at 150mm rear travel and 160 front, it's considered all mountain or enduro. trail bike category generally caps out before 150mm travel
@@vitalmtb ahhh thanks for clarifying. Gonna pull the trigger on one of these.
Will itbeon stock though
damn how do you ride that fast on snow?
Well, riding on snow, especially the kind showed in this video is easy. Riding in powdery deep snow and ice is hard.
Here in Finland we ride at least 4 months on snow and ice on trails and it can be extremely fun or really hard and frustrating depending on the conditions.
@@th_js makes sense, seeing as I'm from Los Angeles, snow is a relatively foreign thing to me, so even though I've ridden on snow before, I simply lack a certain degree of confidence others may have with it.
@@adamneulander Yup, self-made "screw tires" make a massive difference, studded tires work fine too but with screws you can seriously lean the bike over on snow and just send it.
Riding in those conditions is pretty hard but also in my opinion great training for summer even though it's entirely different, just makes you appreciate the huge level of grip you can achieve when it's dry.
@@th_js I'm sure
can't seem to find one anywhere.... will the be available soon?
Had mine on order since last December, production date has been bumped a few times, July, September and now November!
I am 6,2 with long arms and will be buying an XL hope its not to big.
Great question. One of our development riders is 6'4 and gets on fine with his XL
@@marin_bikes what about 5,10 rider with long arms would you go for an M or L?
@@eduardogrinyo Since you are on the bubble between M and L, but have the long arms, we'd suggest L. Cheers.
I sure hope I can find one.
I NEED this!
why? what for?
Would love to see a head to head against Marin's parent company's MT Bromo N8.
we tested the mt bromo - th-cam.com/video/vYhrgH38vkA/w-d-xo.html and not too long after the marin. in our eyes, the Marin would takes the win because it's so much simpler from a maintenance standpoint. the bromo was really fun and a solid deal for sure! it's funny how the downtube bumpers are identical HA.
@@vitalmtb The Marin looks amazing the bigger battery is great. Wondering if the Bromo with a lighter rear tire and possibly lighter wheel set would ramp up that battery life. Either way 2 solid e-bikes with excellent pricing....it's no wonder both are extinct at the moment.
Either the Obrea Rise or the Marin E2. Tuff choice.
it is a tough choice. we liked both of those bikes a lot!
$6.3K, you can buy an top brand electric motorcycle like Honda that can go 90+mph, 100+ mile range.
Nicest looking ebike I've seen
Lol. This exact same bike(the one from this review) just walked into my shop today....
Where are these oHV trails? And the bike park?
boise idaho, trail 4 (sometimes called 8th street MX trail) and eagle bike park
@@vitalmtb Thank you. I love Vital MTB. Appreciate all the awesome content!
Could be my Wife's next bike. She's short but I'm guessing an XL will be perfect. 😉😉
So today i went and spoke with my local Marin dealer about purchasing an Alpine, E2 or an E1. Was told "sorry mate, nothing available for at least 6 months" F************!!!!!
rough!
I'm ready to ride shake n bake now
how much does this bike weight ?
54.2lbs
Alpine E2 or a Megawatt?
whatever you can get? HAHA. Marin has a dealer network, which may be extremely valuable should any issues arise.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the alpine trail carbon 2. Another value beast
we had a great experience on the 2019 alloy alpine trail - www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Marin/Alpine-Trail-8,23389#product-reviews/3257/expand and enjoyed the carbon rift zone as well - th-cam.com/video/dwvc53At7f0/w-d-xo.html - the geo, price and spec of the alpine trail carbon 2 look solid for sure.
I called 25+ Marin dealers today.
My next bike will be this or the Polygon Mt Bromo. This bike kills it for quality value and geometry.
Allow me to throw my wallet at you
wish it was longer!
Dude, holy shit you're hauling ass!!! Lol.
and then the polygon comes out a week later......
6299 euros in Europe is just way to much :(
first
Nice electric motor cycle :-)
So.... you've never ridden one....but think you know what they're like.....wrong
@@andrewm190EThis is not a MTB bike, simple. Do not be angry, this staff is for lazy blokes. The only justification is; when you old or disabled/after some accident. Otherwise you are lazy piece of carrot :-)
Purists in any area are so tiresome.
@@laxmoto3119 Truth hurts
An assumption made without merit...and I'm playing chess with a pigeon🙄
6300$ and "not breaking the bank" doesnt exactly fit together.
That number is so phat it can't fit in my bank to break it, just bounces off while I laugh in pain.
you did hear we said "by e-bike standards anyways", right? it ain't chump change, that's for sure!
Right? You can get a highway ready electric motorcycle for less than this soon.