Marin Bikes 2014: Attack Trail C-TX Pro & Mount Vision C-XM Pro
A lot of things are happening at Marin Bikes: New website, new logo, new president – and some sweet new rides too! Let’s have a first look at the Marin Attack Trail C-TX Pro & Marin Mount Vision C-XM Pro.
Marin Attack Trail C-XT Pro 2014
The new Attack Trail signals Marin’s return to the longer-travel All-Mountain market, and 2014 marks the advancement to 27.5″ wheels, as well as a new, full-carbon frameset with a 66.5-degree headtube angle and interchangeable frame components, including a downtube bash guard and bottom-bracket/chain-guide attachment plates for single- and double-chainring cranksets. The Attack Trail utilizes Marin’s venerable Quad Link 3.0 suspension system for big mountain riding, offering 150mm of travel with 160mm forks up front. The Pro model will be offered with the new Rock Shox Pike RCT3 fork and a 2×10 SRAM XO drivetrain, with go-fast bits from e13, including TRS+ wheels, crankset, and chain guide. Riders will have the option of two all-carbon models, as well as an aluminum/carbon model.
Specs
- 150mm Quad-Link 3.0 suspension
- 27.5″ wheels
- Rock Shox Pike RCT3 fork and Fox Float-X shock
- Avid XO Trail brakes
- SRAM XO 2×10 drivetrain
- e13 TRS+ tubeless wheels
Marin Mount Vision C-XM Pro 2014
The 2014 Mount Vision receives major updates, starting with a new carbon frameset with integrated cable routing for brakes, derailleurs, and dropper seatpost, plus a 27.5″ wheel platform. Models will also have an interchangeable bottom-bracket plate system that allows use of chain guides for single, double, or triple cranksets. The frame offers 140mm of travel through Marin’s new IsoTrac suspension system and is paired with 140mm forks up front, with a 67.5-degree headtube angle. The Pro model boasts a full SRAM XX1 group, Reverb seatpost, and Formula Engineering carbon wheels to
achieve a low weight of 25 pounds. Targeted at the trail and enduro markets, the Mount Vision will be available in three carbon models, two opening-price-point aluminum/carbon models, and a full-carbon Women’s Fit Geometry model.
Specs
- 140mm IsoTrac suspension
- 27.5″ wheels
- Fox 32 Factory CTD fork, Float-X CTD shock
- Avid XO Trail brakes
- SRAM XX1 1×11 drivetrain
- Tubeless carbon wheels
More Info: www.marinbikes.com
Words & Photos: Marin Bikes PR
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