Specific
| Bottom bracket | Shimano HollowTech II Integrated |
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| Brake levers | Shimano Hydraulic |
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| Brake rotor | Shimano, 7" front, 6" rear |
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| Brakes | Shimano M615 Hydraulic Disc |
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| Cassette | Shimano DEORE, 11-36, 10-Speed |
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| Chain | Shimano HG54 |
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| Crankset | Shimano SLX 2x10, 38/24T |
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| Features | 27.5” Platform: Newer frame layouts designed to maximize the inherent benefits of 27.5-inch wheels, which combine the speed and stability of 29-inch wheels with the agility and acceleration of classic 26-inch mountain-bike wheels. 27.5" wheels allow a clearly different riding feel than 26" or 29" frames and bikes. This platform blends the features into an true all around Mountain Bike that satisfies the needs of many different riders. It has some of the rolling efficiency of 29ers, but coupled with the more robust and stiff feel of 26" wheels.
Marin Race Geometry: Frame layouts optimized for competition and hard efforts, placing the rider in the most efficient position for pedaling and steering inputs. Longer effective top tube and shorter chainstay lengths put you in a more stretched out pedaling position, and keep the rear wheel closer to your center of gravity for sharper handling.
Tapered Head Tube: As bicycle forks evolved, the diameter of the "steerer tube" of a fork, and the "head tube" of the frame (which houses the steerer tube and headset) have steadily increased. Years ago, forks were fairly standard at a 1" steerer diameter. This increase to 1-1/8" (also known as OS) in the 90's, and even 1-1/4" and 1.5" sizes became some what common. In particular, 1.5" was used on Freeride or downhill frames due to the inherent increase in strength that comes from the larger diameter. But there were some problems, 1.5" forks required very large head tubes, and were heavy. As the sizes evolved, it was realized that using a tapered steerer tube would offer up the best of both worlds. Marin uses tapered forks that have a 1.5" lower diameter, but then taper to a 1-1/8" upper diameter. This reduces weight, but keeps very high strength where it's needed, at the base of the steerer tube, where it meets the fork crown. This type of tapered fork greatly increases stiffness and strength, while keeping weight to an absolute minimum. Unlike many other companies, if a Marin bike has a tapered head tube, it also has a tapered fork, to take maximum advantage of the technology.
T3 Carbon: Carbon frames are generally manufactured as a "monocoque" structure. This means the entire frame, or significant parts anyway (front triangle, or rear triangle) are molded as a single piece. The bladders that are used to pressurize the frame during molding are difficult to control and may result in additional resin left inside the frame. While this can ensure good continuity of the carbon fibers through that part of the mold, all monocoque frames still require that frame parts be glued together. Marin employs this manufacturing technique where it makes sense, but in the road category, we primarily use T3 construction, also know as "tube to tube". In this technology, each frame tube is individually molded, which allows us to precisely control the wall thickness of each tube, resulting in ride tuning perfection. Then, each tube is laid into a fixture that positions them to precisely the angles required for that frame, where they are then bonded into place, and reinforced with an additional lay up of carbon, before going into the heating ovens. This extra care results in absolute minimum weight, perfected ride feel, and a bike that you won't want to climb off of.
142mm Through-Axle: Rear-hub axle standard featuring a 12mm-thick through-axle that, while stronger and stiffer than a standard quick-release, still allows for easy removal of the rear wheel. The 142mm standard maintains the standard 135mm chainline, but adds a 3.5mm shoulder to each side of the rear hub. This shoulder shares the load of the rear wheel with the rear 12mm axle, rather than placing the full load of the rider on the axle alone.
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| Fork type | Rock Shox Reba RL Taper 27.5”, 100mm with Tapered Alloy Steer Tube, 15mm Maxle Light, Solo Air Preload, Rebound Damping Adjust, and Lockout |
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| Frame type | CXR T3 Carbon with Tapered Headtube, Oversized Downtube, Disc Specific |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano SLX, 2x10 |
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| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40 with cartridge bearings |
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| Hub front | Marin 2 Sealed Bearings, Centerlock, 15mm Through Axle, 32-Hole |
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| Hub rear | Marin 4 Sealed Bearing, Centerlock, 142 x 12mm Through Axle |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus, Medium Cage, Direct Mount |
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| Recommended for | XC Race, XC Mountain |
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| Rims type | Alex XD-Comp 27.5 |
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| Saddle | Fizik Tundra MG |
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| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 2 Way Release, 10-Speed |
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| Spokes | DT Champion, Black Stainless |
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| Stem | Marin OS Alloy Threadless, 31.8mm Bar Clamp |
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| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralf, 27.5 x 2.25, Folding Bead |
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