Awesome release from Marin! E1 will be availibile in from this month (December 2020) with the E2 in Spring 2021, but you can order right away from your local Marin dealer. What do you guys think?

@juhavuorinen7711

3 жыл бұрын

Looks very nice but I just wonder why Shimano E7000 when there is E800 available. Im currently looking ebike and I´m wondering should I go with bosch gen 4, wait for Shimano ep8 or go with older E8000. There is alot of good bikes but my biggest question mark is the motor. Thanks for reviews and keep doing these great videos.

@captainslow4184

3 жыл бұрын

E7000 in a modern 2021 ebike is a dumb idea imo, but at least they doesn't cost 7500$ like the Santa Cruz bulit does with the same motor... The bike looks great after all!!

@derekblake9385

3 жыл бұрын

@@juhavuorinen7711 I’m not sure I’d go for the older e7000, I have the Bosch gen 4 and it’s excellent but does rattle slightly on bumpy ground.

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

I think that Shimano should have kept the E8000 as a cheaper option. Sadly they discontinued it when the EP8 launched.

@cliffsangelsphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I've got another bike to consider. I was thinking about the Commencal Meta E Power

I love that you rode the bike before reading the numbers - eliminate any potential bias!

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Prefer it this way to be honest!

@mrladeuce397

3 жыл бұрын

Great point!!

Stoked you enjoyed it Rob!

@crusherII

3 жыл бұрын

Any UK demo days planned?

@marin_bikes

3 жыл бұрын

@@crusherII We hope to, but will have to see how things play out with the virus and event schedules.

@59trevski

3 жыл бұрын

We have to see and hear how the E2 rides. That bike has the better motor and suspension it should be fantastic 🙏🙏

@johnmc7791

3 жыл бұрын

Where can we get them in the UK Marin?! Looks sweet and ticks all the boxes

@marin_bikes

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmc7791 The E1s will be available at Marin dealers in the UK in (roughly) March. We suggest you work with your local shop to get your name on a list. Cheers!

Never heard of your channel before till now, Rob. I must say, the quality, effort, and how you structured your review is brilliant! Love the slo-mo shots with the sound too... very dreamy!

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And glad you notice the little bits like the sound :-)

Rob your show is just getting better every episode, love the light in the Forrest effective ,keep them coming 🙏

Woow, the quality of your videos is superb! Great job Rob! Fantastic bike!

Just goes to show that it's more than just the numbers that make a bike great.. 👌🏻

Your review helped me decide! Ordered one today. Thanks

Love the look of that, my first bike was a Palisades Trail ('95) that I upgraded to death, so great to see them in the game. Also I just stuck a RockShox ZEB and Ohlins TTX coil on my Levo and it's made a massive difference. The rear is so plush with a coil, def suits an ebike setup in my view. Another great review.

I own a 2019 Marin Alpine Trail 8 and love everything about its ride and geometry. It is truly the one bike for all types of trails. I’ve been looking at getting an Emtb for when I go on week long trips to get more hours of ridding in... No more looking 😜

Now that was a great bike review. Wish all bike reviews were conducted and put together like this one was. Made me want to grab my bike and head for the trails. Great job!

Great review, loving the videography Rob! That bike looks banging. The only bike in many many years that has a great geometry and price plus the spec of the E2 looks cracking, don't think I would need to change anything.

Rob because of the price of the E2 being still cheap but with great suspension and that fab geometry EP8 motor. You have got to do a ride review it looks great. 🤘

Best reviewer on KZread in my opinion, Rob explains, demonstrates and catches your interest! Enough sucking up 😂

Excelent review......good to know that they are using that very capable and good motor. The e7000 gives just the right amount of power for that type of ebike.....A FUN BIKE.....💪

I was a marin dealer great bikes under rated by far ,wolf ridge never took off it is a bad ass bike

You're over here telling us the latest and greatest while EMBN are telling us about Bosch motors for the 15th time. Keep it coming!

Best bike reviewer on YT. You get down the hole on the things that matter. Researching this bike in the latest model.

It looks amazing 🤘the youngsters are going to love it.

Great review. Well done... Well balanced and informative. Thanks

Looks great! Buying an eBike today is far more complicated than it was 12 months ago when I bought my Levo. There are so many options now and it’s so hard to make a short list.

Nice editing, always moving forward 👍🏻

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Jon got some epic shots for this one!

The E7000 is a great motor very underated with more than enough grunt with 60nm, I've done 3k with no issues and it's been bulletproof. I spend 90% in eco mode and it have a very natural feeling plus I get over 40+km with heaps of riding

@asmunduror7231

2 жыл бұрын

Tell me more pls.

@piotrpanczyk6912

2 жыл бұрын

What battery capacity do you have? I have no experience in e bikes and was worrying that smaller battery may be big limitation on this bike?

Great video. Awesome videography by john really makes the trails at surrey hills come to life really great video to watch.

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Jon got some absolute banging shots! Its not the most epic place to film because its so covered etc, but he always does an incredible job.

@TheBikePilot

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris, really appreciate the feedback! It's a team effort all round and the Sony A7iiis has just made the whole job so much easier..The real skill is in the edit!!

@chrisedwards3198

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBikePilot i can only imagine. Still credit as always where its deserved.

Great review, I’m almost sold ! I’ve always thought e- bikes should be built around a 9 or a 10 spd drivetrain with the larger pins for more strength, better heat management, overall wear and tear. save the 12 spd for pedal

I like before I watch.

I think motor torque is overhyped and a little misunderstood by people who havent spent a lot of time on an ebike. I was the same until recenlty. I've had my Commencal Meta Power SX Race with the EP8 for just over 2 weeks and I've done just over 400km on it so far. I went riding on the weekend with some friends who were on regular pedal bikes so I was just riding in eco with the assistance set to 3/10 and the max torque set to 42Nm. The terrain was a mixture of singletrack, jump trails, punchy climbs and long medium climbs. I was still flying away from them with it just in eco. 42Nm is still a lot of assistance. Then later in the ride I flicked it up to trail (7/10 & 85Nm) and blasted up a 7 and a half minute climb (took 15 minutes when I rode it at my friends pace). When you're pushing the motor to the limit and want the absolute top speed/acceleration then the torque and power output of the motor matters but when you're just riding around, 70Nm is still heaps of assistance and will still get you up some pretty gnarly climbs that would normally be unridable or very difficult on a pedal bike. You just need to be smart with gear choice exactly the same as you would on a pedal bike. The moral of the story is dont focus too much on the motor. Obviously the motor matters, but the bike itself also matters a lot. If you're comparing bikes with an EP8, Bosch, Brose, Yamaha etc, pick the bike that you want based on it merits, suspension, drivetrain etc not just solely on which motor you think is a tiny bit more powerful. I had a Turbo Levo demo bike for a few days and set some pretty fast times on Strava which I have already smashed on my supposedly less powerful EP8 bike which probably comes down to the bike itself, the geometry, suspension, brakes rather than just a few more watts of peak output.

Looks banging

Great review, thanks! How would you compare this to the Focus Sam2?

Your filming is quality !

Great review. It seems like a fantastic first emtb for anyone. I have a bike with the e7000 motor and have done about 2000 miles on it . Agree with everything you said about it. It works just fine. Plenty of power for me and so silent (which is important to me) . The profile/ plastic casing of the motor looks outdated and is not stealth looking enough by current standards/ trends. Overall it’s a great motor.

Hmm interesting, ride Marina for a season in 2014 when they were super short, but build quality was fantastic. Love how they've addressed the geo and go e the other way. That 2 could be a right weapon!

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

I think you'd like this one mate

Great bike your testing

Awesome Ebike review Rob.. as always :) better this Marin or Haibike Allmtn 7 ??

Love the videos!!! Are you going to review the e2 version ?

Oh how that would make me smile...

I really like the geometry specs, not interested in a 500w but a model with 630w & EP8 and your tested suspension would be a nice in between model and $ saving option.

Thanks for the review Rob, excellent as usual. I am 6f2 and between sizes, I am also new to ebikes and not as good as you skills wise. What do you recommend, L or XL?

Hi Rob, another great video. For those of us that ride some trails, but mostly keen to hit the roughy DH trails, would you recommend the Focus Sam2 in mullet, or this Marin? Thank you.

Yeah yeah but is it as rad as my Marin Rocky Ridge was. Man I loved that bike... 👍😆

Hey Rob Its probably the 435mm chainstay that makes it so lively

Great review. I am considering buying one and at 6'2 I would usually just go XL without a second thought but your comments have me wondering. Should I consider the Large?

Glad to see Marin "in the game", I personally still ride an early 2000's East Peak and enjoy it. Now, where's my nearest stockist with a demo....hmmm.

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

In the game for sure! Brilliant to see them bring this to market. Get a try on one asap!

@tonyhowell32

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt it has anything in common with your east peak other that the head tube logo, not even made in the same Continent

@crusherII

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyhowell32 Not even that, the logo is different.

@tonyhowell32

3 жыл бұрын

@@crusherII Gone the same way as cannonade then? Didn't realise it at the time, but know it feels like 90's, 00's Klein/Marin/C'dale eat feel like boutique independent outlets. and now they are probably all made in the same factory in China

Hi rob thanks for the Great video on this marin 📹 I'm going looking at one of these tomorrow. I'm just a bit unsure about the battery range on this bike the 504Wh. What's your opinion on the range you got out of it while you had the bike? Thanks Wayne.

Great vid Rob! Just waiting for a revision of the tax levied on e-bikes over here, one day they should become affordable (without the present 60% 'luxury tax' on top of MSRP AND shipping)...

Hey Rob, great review. I'm seriously thinking about this bike but the e2 version. Sizing has got me a little miffed. I have an xl Devinci AC which is similar to Marin's xl size. If you were to buy this, would you still go for the large or XL? I'm 187cm / 6'1

Thanks Rob, great review as usual!, great shoots on this video! Can i ask which camera your cameraman used? (besides drone shoots and gopro chest shoots). Thanks man!

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Camera was Sony A7SIII filmed in 4K 120p

Great reviews best reviews going on ebikes😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Loving the look of this Rob, can you do a review of the E2 as well?

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Prob not a full review as its so similar, but if I can get a demo I'm sure I can make a vid of some kind.

@robertbransby

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB would be great to see 👍👍

Hi Rob, while I am waiting to get a new ebike (preferably the Turbo Levo Comp) I came across your review of the Marin and it sounds really great especially the E2 with the ep8 motor. How do you compare it to the Levo?

Hey rob, did you find the rear travel at 150mm to be enough when riding rough downhill sections?

Love it as usual Rob when is the bigger brother vid dropping😁🤙✌️

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Hope to get an E2 to try soon! 85Nm motor, bigger battery, better fork = win!!

So the next model up is the same geometry and frame with EP8 and 38 forks ? Should try that one.

Hey Rob, just curious at your height 6’3” would you have preferred the XL instead of the large? Thanks

I have a Marin I'm selling it for $200 to a friend custom seat post great groupset I just got a cab eagle custom made with a beautiful motorcycle seat I cannot wait to hit top speed of 50 miles an hour on a mountain trail always good to see your videos 👍

Ordered an E2, can't wait for it to arrive 👍👍

@NickyNicest

2 жыл бұрын

Did it arrive yet?

@robertbransby

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickyNicest Nope, still waiting. Supposed to be arriving early September. It's a complete joke to be honest

@stellar_j

2 жыл бұрын

Did it arrive yet?

@robertbransby

2 жыл бұрын

@@stellar_j hi ya, nope..... Delayed till the end of November 😔

That looks great Rob. Can’t help feeling we need to hear your review of the E2. That E1 is really quite heavy - did that help? Still, a lot to lift over fences and gates compared to lighter offerings.... The spec on that E2 is a big upgrade for the extra shillings. I’m wondering what it’s weight is....

Hey Rob! What would you prefer, E2 or Allmtn 7? They both cost 6199 :)

Hi Rob, This rig interests me, but wonder whether it would be better to get a lightly used Merida e160 900 that reviews very favourably ,but it is not a 29/27.5, or is this Marin the one to get?

hey rob! how was the large fitting your size and how tall are you? i´m with 187cm between large and x-large. the reach of the large should be good for me but with the slack geometry the toptube is rather short.

Hi mate... do you have a rocky mountain power player on the upcoming test list?

I like your helmet. What brand is that?

Rob do a cushcore review please front tire too😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍

i'm 181cm and i ride Patrol with reach=475, HTa=64. And i'm wondering how ebike with Re=486 would behave on slower and more technical trails. (i know i could blast in FoD's Ski run and similar (almost like DH) trails, but what about more technical riding?) it's inherently stable thanks to bigger mass and lower CG. Do i need 486mm reach? maybe it's better to size it down ? Medium has re=465mm

Great Review Rob! How would you compare this bike geometry to the Focus SAM2? this one seems a bit more balanced.

@samuelwestwood1940

3 жыл бұрын

Would be really interested to hear Robs opinion on this, Sam2 was a contender for my next bike. But i really like the look of that Marin E2!

@jasonfritsch8238

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review as always! I’m too very keen to hear your thoughts on this Marin vs the focus Sam2 in mullet setup?

Cool bike but when are you doing the SC Bullit

Great review Rob! I also use a Fox Dropframe helmet. Could you please tell me where you found yours in that color. Thanks

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Hey John - I got this one from my Local Bike dealer, Berkshire Cycles who are a Fox stockist. I believe its called 'Pine' colour if that helps.

YesSiRr!!😎😁😊!! Datz my kind of biKe!! EntRy level!! Hehe!! 👊👍👌🔥💯!! Thank you..

After seeing your video 3-4 times. I’ll order one! Im 6f2 with long arms and legs , do you recommand me a large ou xl? I like to party with boyzz 🤘🏼and going fast. I had a large scott ransom 2019 and it felt short with 466mm of reach.

Totally agree with the 10 speed cassette. Stronger, cheaper & you can put on a beefy chain as well. Going to a eagle 22 speed just doesn’t make sense to ME. ALSO AGREE WITH WHY THE 7000 Shimano motor. POWER BABY that’s what we want 😁😁😁

You had me until Shimano motor. Thanks, Rob. Marin bicycles had a rich history

The E2 looks like a completely sorted set up, but it's practically impossible to get your hands on one. In fact all bikes are out of stock or have delivery dates well into next year. Would love to get an ebike but the world doesn't have enough of them, any advice on what the industry is going to do about the backlog?

It just looks right. Would this be too much for a casual riding around the neighborhood?

@troyhowling2497

10 ай бұрын

Nah... Buy it... If you like it!! I do... and may buy one too for the neighbourhood lol... You only live once .... 🙂👍

Looks like your knees were almost hitting the handlebars? whats your inside leg?

My checkbox is a sub 20Kg eMTB with good kit that won't break the bank... Thanks!

@TheBikePilot

3 жыл бұрын

Strong, Light, Cheap - Pick two....!! - Keith Bontrager

hello Rob, thank yoy for your interesting reviews, i've a question, what do you think about Rockshox 35 Gold Fork?

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Not great at all. Budget fork. Poor damping and lots of stiction.

@MegaRoonin

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB in this case is not a good solution this entry level, the fork is important

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. I mention this in the video 👍

A dealer told me 2 weeks ago that the EP8 was recalled because of problems with them. The E7000 is toooo weak for serious riders imho.

More pedal strikes than the Haibike due to low BBH?

What about estimated range Of the battery?

Good informative video but that bike looks silly small for your frame fella 😜

Would love you to ride the Polygon Mt Bromo N8, after all, Marin is made by Polygon. If you do get a chance, would love your feedback.

Was this a paid promotion or an independent review? The numbers make this bike a direct competitor to the trek rail, which is the bike I've ordered. Looks like I'll have to wait till March now before I get my hands on it.

Wow sounds like Marin have come up with my perfect eeeeeb. Im still on my mullet levo . My tick list for a new bike are . Mullet , 160 travel , 64 head angle , 430 wish chain stay .... not set on the motor although like the prose and bosch. Sound like this could be it ....... although the fork would have to change .... I think you have that chain stay length wrong Rob ....... 335mm ????

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Correct! I edited that type - thanks for spotting! Definitely 335mm chain stay which is pretty short for an eeb.

@barnylondon

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB My typing leaves a lot to be desired gggggggg 335 would be good for the national wheely champs .. cheers fro the great reviews mate .

How tall are you Rob ??

is there walk mode?

Saddle looks a bit low even at full extension? Your knees might not thank you in years too come

I've the E2 on order from Phoenix Cycleworks. Do you plan on testing the E2?

@TDoyle-lw5ry

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get eta on delivery?

@NickyNicest

2 жыл бұрын

Did it ever show up? I want to order but I’ve read that the ship date keeps getting pushed out for a lot of people

@paulturner8180

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickyNicest Nope.....still waiting 😴

The benefit of 7000 is the range for the battery used.

I want it

Yeah boy!! I haven't even watched the video yet! I would say this is going to be the one!! Chainreaction won't freight the vitus Esommet to AU Wiggle won't stock them in the AU Warehouse. Now I will just have to petition Bicyclesonline to bring this into the country. Willing to set fire to my one year old regular Sommet!! If they will? We could do a video like the Phoenix rising out of the flames but instead it will be a Alpine trail E2 Yeeewwwl

Looks nice, is it unusual to see a coil from the manufacturer?

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Seeing more and more specced on bikes these days

Weird the forks aren’t plush. RS are known for small bump compliance.

When you turn it off. Can you pedal it like a normal bike like the specialized?

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Yes :-)

@chrisnelson3641

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one cheers 🤙

Given the choice of this(E2 version) or the Whyte e 160s, which way would you go?

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Never tried the Whyte bike, so can’t comment on how it rides. But many people rate it very highly. Both should be massively capable bikes.

Rob: did it jump good?

So, basically a Kenevo Comp copy :)

did you mess up the US price graphic at 0:30? $4499US seems a bit cheap. Great Vid.

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

No, that’s the correct price - $4499 US 👍👍

@NickyNicest

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB not anymore. They jacked up the price to $4899… fucking covid

Is this bike still a good deal in 2024? Just watched a new last unit for 2900 €…

i think you mean binary instead of digitial? :D (when talking about the motor being very on/off) cool bike and video tho!

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! I’ll remember that one for next time 👍

@gixxerjesse69

3 жыл бұрын

Digital is binary.

The upgraded bike is a nice looking bike (would prefer it in the red) so I go to the Marin website to look up the bike and all I find are two rather sad looking Pine Mountain eMTBs..

@RobRidesEMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Think they had some website issues after launching the bike and they don’t seem to be there at the moment.

@Roaming50

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB the website is fixed now.