



We’ve built upon what we learned with the extraordinary Wolf Ridge to create what we feel is the best and most unique trail bike that the market has ever seen. With leading-edge geometry and a playful, poppy attitude, we are confident that the Mount Vision will even surpass the level of excitement that the Wolf Ridge achieved. — Matthew Cipes, product manager the smaller of the two wheels, and also to demonstrate that the too-smooth-to believe Naild R3act suspension system can also deliver the pop and playfulness near and dear to aggressive bike-handlers. Here's Marin's take: Mount Vision Details



• Full carbon fiber front and rear frame members

• Naild patent-pending R3ACT –2 Play suspension

• Rider fit and kinematics developed with biometric data

• Two kinematic profiles, one for S/M frames, another for L/XL frames

• Injection carbon swing link and trunnion shock mount

• Shielded sealed bearings for long-term, all-weather performance

• Water bottle mount (s)

• Modern geometry: 65° head angle, 76° seat angle, 420mm chainstays

• 27.5” wheels, 150mm front and rear travel

• MSRP: $5299 USD (5299€) to $8899 USD (8999€)

• Contact: • Full carbon fiber front and rear frame members• Naild patent-pending R3ACT –2 Play suspension• Rider fit and kinematics developed with biometric data• Two kinematic profiles, one for S/M frames, another for L/XL frames• Injection carbon swing link and trunnion shock mount• Shielded sealed bearings for long-term, all-weather performance• Water bottle mount (s)• Modern geometry: 65° head angle, 76° seat angle, 420mm chainstays• 27.5” wheels, 150mm front and rear travel• MSRP: $5299 USD (5299€) to $8899 USD (8999€)• Contact: Marin Bikes

Pivot bearings are larger and double-sealed with external shields.

Tuned geometry and suspension:

Understandable numbers: Head tube angles are 65 degrees across the the size range, with seat tube angles from 76 to 76.5 degrees. On that subject, Marin acknowledges that its angled seat tube could cause some confusion between the bike's actual and effective seat tube angles. They take the measurement slightly higher than the average saddle height for the correct rider of each sized bike. That assures most customers will be at the stated seat angle, or in the case where the rider's inseam is shorter than average, the seat tube angle will be slightly steeper.



Three models: Marin offers the new Mount Vision in three models: The model 8 with a SRAM NX/GX/Rockshox suspension build, priced at $5299 USD (5299€); the model 9 with a SRAM X01 Eagle/Fox suspension build for $6699 USD (6699€);

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A carbon rocker link and top-tube-mounted shock are paired to provide a more aggressive feeling suspension. A sturdy box section unites the top and down tubes at the steering head. Cable routing is much cleaner too.

Kinematics for sizes small and medium.

Kinematics for sizes large and X-large.

Sturdy chassis:

Mount Vision Pro

Mount Vision 9

Mount Vision 8

Close-up look at the R3act 2 Play suspension's sliding element and the motorcycle-thickness bash guard.

Marin's decision to develop a competitive all-mountain/enduro racing machine based upon Naild's R3act 2 Play suspension system is exactly what riders who are fans of, or simply curious about the new suspension system have been asking for. Mick and Tracey Hannah have proven without a doubt that the system is very quick on the downhills, and Marin, with its original Wolf Ridge, demonstrated its supreme pedaling efficiency over any terrain. The bike we all wanted, however, was the great pedaling all-mountain bike that ripped the downs. If the new Mount Vision performs as promised, it should silence any doubts that Marin and R3act are squarely in the game. Stay tuned for a full review. — Richard Cunningham

Marin made headlines when it launched its Wolf Ridge and debuted Naild R3act rear suspension. Marin's goal with the 29-inch-wheel Wolf Ridge was to introduce the concept of supple, full-time suspension action with near-100 percent pedaling efficiency to trail riders first, and then follow it up later with a full-blown enduro machine.Enter the new Mount Vision - a 150-millimeter-travel aggressive platform, armed with geometry and suspension kinematics intended to take the Naild R3act concept deep into the realm of all-mountain and enduro racing. Marin breaks away from the current 29er trend, preferring to use 27.5-inch wheels - a choice they defend only to serve riders who preferGeometry is on the progressive side, with ample reaches in medium (453mm), through X-large (493mm). Reach for small size frames is scaled back slightly (432mm) to address that many riders on the small end of the scale struggle with jumbo-trend geometry. Suspension kinematics are slightly different between small/medium and large/X-large sizes to address the different levels of mass transfer under acceleration that occur between tall and short riders under acceleration. Both deliver the same travel and suspension feel, with different mid-stroke and an ant-squat curves,and the Pro model, built with Shimano XTR and e*thirteen components, and Fox Factory suspension for $8899 USD (8999€). Honoring current trend, Marin keeps the stem length short at 35mm and specs 170-millimeter crank arms for every model.Marin hardened up the Mount Vision's carbon frame, and fitted pivot points with larger bearings, each double sealed with full-diameter external shields. The head tube area is reinforced with a box-section, while the large down tube has a vertical rib molded into its center line that girds against impacts and helps transfer strength to the bottom bracket area. A super-duty glass-reinforced nylon bash guard has been added to the down tube for extra insurance. Finally, a carbon rocker link and top-tube-mounted shock create better suspension dynamics as well as make room for the placement of full-sized water bottles. (two on large and XL frames).• Shimano XTR drivetrain• Fox 36 Factory& Float X2 Factory suspension• Shimano XTR M9120 brakes, 203/180mm rotors• E*thirteen TRS Race Carbon wheelset& TRS Race/Plus 27.5 x 2.6” tires• US MSRP $8899• SRAM X0-1 Eagle drivetrain• Fox Performance Elite36 & Float X2 Performance suspension• Shimano XT 4-piston brakes, 203/180mm rotors• Stan’s NoTubes Sentry MK3 rims & WTB Trail Boss 27.5 x 2.6” tires• US MSRP $6799• SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain• RockShox Pike RC & DeluxeR suspension• Shimano XT 4-piston brakes, 203/180mm rotors• Stan’s NoTubes Sentry S1 rims & WTB Trail Boss 27.5 x 2.6” tires• US MSRP $5299