The Attack Trail is Marin's creation firmly targeted at the 650b, aggressive trail bike market. Featuring Marin's Quad Link 3 suspension platform taking care of the 150mm rear suspension, RockShox Pike dealing with 160mm of travel up front, and some progressive kit in the build, Marin says the Attack Trail is a bike built for rough backcountry runs that will keep you coming back for more.
Geometry that can cramp your style
At first sight the Attack Trail is striking, with a lovely straight line from the head tube through to rear axle. In the metal though, it sizes up pretty small with a disproportionately long seat tube highlighting the relatively short reach (412.5mm on the medium) compared with other bikes in its class.
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Compact geometry is a defining feature
This 150mm travel mid-range alloy model has a comparatively short wheelbase and effective top tube for an 'enduro' bike at 1151mm and 592mm respectively, as well as a steeper head angle than many at 66.5 degrees.
The short nature of the bike does mean it loves being chucked from corner to corner, changing direction on a sixpence. Its climbing ability is affected by the short front centre though, as the bike wants to pivot around the tight centre point, meaning the front wheel tends to lift on steep climbs.
Sorted suspension
Saddle sore point
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