Bought an Alpine Trail e2 in August. Can’t say anything bad about it. The specs are great for the price. I’m a 300lb rider on an X-LARGE and it handles my weight with no problems. I’m getting about 30 miles in trail mode on a full battery.
Ive had mine for 8 months. Its a total brawler. It eats all of it. My buddies all have $10k bikes and I match whatever they can do on this bike for half price. All the components are awesome. Marin nailed it.
I have the electric E2 since April this year. I'm a 53 year old rider weighing a 100+kg. The bike has simply been sublime. I have been mountain biking for over 20 years and have been out of it for a good number of years - no longer a strong rider to do trails etc and couldnt keep up with the 27.5 to 29 change in trend. My last bike is a 26. I bit the bullet with the Marin and it has singularly been the best purchase ever. It has given me a new lease of life, I'm riding every chance i get and I'm averaging 3000m elevation gain per month - that is far more than i achieved back when i was in my 30s. I cover more distances, explore more trails and it has opened up more opportunities than i could ever imagine. Its like I'm falling in love with mtb for the very first time.
Thank you so much for taking to time to share your story! Great story! Wow, yeah that is a big change from what you have been used to. Glad you bit the bullet and took a chance on the Marin. Glad you are able to ride it so much! I do miss that part of the ebike where you could go explore and ride longer than I normally can (I'm in the low 40s now). Here in Houston, it can get addicting though to just ride the ebike (to make the trails more fun since we do not have elevation). It's been a few years now since I've owned an ebike but I'm sure I"ll get one again in the near future. Take care, have fun, keep making great memories!
Just got the same model, and I confirm it is a weapon. Very playful bike, Will Never go back to a manual push bike after riding an ebike ! Mine came with TRP DHR brakes instead of SLX, which are an awesome upgrade given by the supplier.
nice! Congrats. Yeah they are a lot of fun, glad you are enjoying it. Yeah, I personally wished they came with the TRP brakes of Shimano but oh well! Take care and have fun on it!
To extend battery range listen to your motor noise and gear that noise to where the motor sounds like it’s not being burdened and sounds like it’s running easily!
Good tip! Yep, if it’s quiet its not using as much energy. When I had mine, I would go in between eco and trail most of the time to maximize enjoyment and battery life. Boost was very fun though too!
I only ride it on boost and get approximately 60kms. Once you know how to handle the power on boost, you will use it all the time. Damn beast of a bike, money well spent!
Nice, yeah it can be addicting to have all that power and just fly through the trails. When I had my other ebikes in the past I did feel like they made me a better rider because I had practicing handling at speed when on my normal bike (here in Houston) could never get up to that speed.
Haha, yeah it is their own fault for not having an ebike lol! Yeah, it is sometimes difficult to have the power and discipline yourself to ride with analog buddies. I’m not great at it and failed miserably last week on a group ride where me and another ebike friend just left everyone in the dust and went all out. It was fun, but we also missed the group! Not sure if I’ll continue being an ebike guy or go back to my analog. Decisions, decisions! Thanks again and take care
Ha! Yup, surprisingly for some it has worked! I’m still holding out, but maybe because I don’t have 5 grand laying around for myself to buy another bike right now!
1:29 if you've earned that money and have your finances in order you should never have to to consult with anyone on your purchases. Enjoy your life and buy the bike you want.
I guess it depends what agreements you have ahead of time with each other on big purchases! For many people an ebike is a pretty big purchase so I'd say most like to at least be given a heads up but again it depends on where you are at financially and making sure you are both on the same page! For me, once my wife got into biking and saw the differences in components and why some bikes cost more and how they ride compared to lesser bikes, she gets it now and understands my purchases on bikes much better than before.
Who has an Alpine Trail with or without a battery? If you do, how do you like it?
Bought an Alpine Trail e2 in August. Can’t say anything bad about it. The specs are great for the price. I’m a 300lb rider on an X-LARGE and it handles my weight with no problems. I’m getting about 30 miles in trail mode on a full battery.
Ive had mine for 8 months. Its a total brawler. It eats all of it. My buddies all have $10k bikes and I match whatever they can do on this bike for half price. All the components are awesome. Marin nailed it.
@@Baldysyoutubechannel Nice! glad to hear you are enjoying it! Where do you ride?
@@BikingRoots Arizona
@@MTBnGUNS Right on, I grew up in Tucson. Miss all the mountains out there!
Me 74, wife 72, 17.8 miles 1300 vertical love our emtb!
That’s awesome! Wow, great to see you guys out there riding and enjoying the emtbs! Thanks for sharing
I really appreciate your style of review and how you explain things! Thenk you! Thumbs up
Thank you appreciate the comment and feedback! take care
I have the electric E2 since April this year. I'm a 53 year old rider weighing a 100+kg. The bike has simply been sublime. I have been mountain biking for over 20 years and have been out of it for a good number of years - no longer a strong rider to do trails etc and couldnt keep up with the 27.5 to 29 change in trend. My last bike is a 26. I bit the bullet with the Marin and it has singularly been the best purchase ever. It has given me a new lease of life, I'm riding every chance i get and I'm averaging 3000m elevation gain per month - that is far more than i achieved back when i was in my 30s. I cover more distances, explore more trails and it has opened up more opportunities than i could ever imagine. Its like I'm falling in love with mtb for the very first time.
Thank you so much for taking to time to share your story! Great story! Wow, yeah that is a big change from what you have been used to. Glad you bit the bullet and took a chance on the Marin. Glad you are able to ride it so much! I do miss that part of the ebike where you could go explore and ride longer than I normally can (I'm in the low 40s now). Here in Houston, it can get addicting though to just ride the ebike (to make the trails more fun since we do not have elevation). It's been a few years now since I've owned an ebike but I'm sure I"ll get one again in the near future. Take care, have fun, keep making great memories!
Just got the same model, and I confirm it is a weapon.
Very playful bike, Will Never go back to a manual push bike after riding an ebike !
Mine came with TRP DHR brakes instead of SLX, which are an awesome upgrade given by the supplier.
nice! Congrats. Yeah they are a lot of fun, glad you are enjoying it. Yeah, I personally wished they came with the TRP brakes of Shimano but oh well! Take care and have fun on it!
To extend battery range listen to your motor noise and gear that noise to where the motor sounds like it’s not being burdened and sounds like it’s running easily!
Good tip! Yep, if it’s quiet its not using as much energy. When I had mine, I would go in between eco and trail most of the time to maximize enjoyment and battery life. Boost was very fun though too!
I only ride it on boost and get approximately 60kms. Once you know how to handle the power on boost, you will use it all the time. Damn beast of a bike, money well spent!
Nice, yeah it can be addicting to have all that power and just fly through the trails. When I had my other ebikes in the past I did feel like they made me a better rider because I had practicing handling at speed when on my normal bike (here in Houston) could never get up to that speed.
What kind of friends wont wait for their analog bike buddy on the trail 🙋♂🤷♂👀🤦
Haha, yeah it is their own fault for not having an ebike lol! Yeah, it is sometimes difficult to have the power and discipline yourself to ride with analog buddies. I’m not great at it and failed miserably last week on a group ride where me and another ebike friend just left everyone in the dust and went all out. It was fun, but we also missed the group! Not sure if I’ll continue being an ebike guy or go back to my analog. Decisions, decisions! Thanks again and take care
One day 😍
Why not today?! We are not promised tomorrow, live each day to its fullest 😀
The significant other thing you said 🤣🤣
Nothing like a little peer pressure from the local E bike gang to get you to drop 5 grand
Ha! Yup, surprisingly for some it has worked! I’m still holding out, but maybe because I don’t have 5 grand laying around for myself to buy another bike right now!
Hey buddy, so what’s the price?
Currently on sale for $5299
1:29 if you've earned that money and have your finances in order you should never have to to consult with anyone on your purchases. Enjoy your life and buy the bike you want.
I guess it depends what agreements you have ahead of time with each other on big purchases! For many people an ebike is a pretty big purchase so I'd say most like to at least be given a heads up but again it depends on where you are at financially and making sure you are both on the same page! For me, once my wife got into biking and saw the differences in components and why some bikes cost more and how they ride compared to lesser bikes, she gets it now and understands my purchases on bikes much better than before.