This information is intended as a guide only.
Cycle To Work is a Government Initiative to encourage cycling to work. The idea is that by cycling to work, you get fitter and healthier, and at the same time reduce congestion and improve air quality.
In simplest terms, your employer pays for the bike, and you hire it from them through salary deductions. At the end of the hire period, the employer can sell you the bike. (Until the bike is paid for, you hire it from your employer, so don't get fired).
Your employer might administer the scheme themselves, or use a third party like one of the following:
Vivup
Green Commute Initiative
Cycle Solutions
My Benefits World
Cyclescheme
If your employer doesn't offer Cycle To Work as a benefit, you can send them this employer information from the Government that outlines how it all works.
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Borrowing the geometry and suspension from the Alpine Trail bicycle, the ebike versions continue the theme of having a ridiculously good, well considered spec sheet for the money.
Highlights of the range-topping E2 include a Fox Performance Elite suspension, with a 38 fork and DHX2 coil shock. Proper Shimano SLX brakes and drivetrain, X-Fusion Manic post (in different lengths depending on frame size) all stand out as smart choices by the product managers at Marin. A Cushcore rear tyre inserts is included, a big step forward for stock spec sheets and a sensible move on a long travel eBike.
Mullet wheels make the most of the capabilities of the 250w Shimano Steps EP801 85Nm motor, with the rear running a 2.8" tyre for a bit of extra traction.
There are normal bikes on the market that don't have this good a spec for this sort of price!
Specification
Frame | All New Series 4 Alloy Frame, 150 mm Multitrac suspension, Integrated Battery/On-switch/Charging Port, 148 mm Rear Thru-Axle, Built-in Rear Speed Sensor |
Front Suspension | Fox 38 Performance Elite, 160 mm travel, 29", 110x15 mm Boost Kabolt Thru-Axle, 44 mm Offset, Integrated Fox Fender |
Rear Suspension | Fox Float DHX2, Performance Elite, Low Speed Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 205x65 mm, Trunnion Upper Mount, 25 mmxM8 Lower Mount, S/M Spring = 350lb, L/XL Spring = 450lb |
Rims | Front: Marin Aluminium Double Wall, 29" Diameter, 32 mm Inner Rim Width; Rear: Marin Aluminium Double Wall, 27.5" Diameter, 38 mm Inner Rim Width; Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
Hub Rear | Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Centerlock Disc |
Hub Front | Shimano HF-MT410B, 110x15 mm, Centerlock |
Spokes & Nipples | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
Tyres | Front: Vee Tire Co Attack HPL, 29x2.5", Top 40 Tubeless Compatible, Rear: Vee Tire Co Crown Gem, 27.5x2.8”, TACKEE Compound, Tubeless Compatible |
Derailleur, Rear | Shimano XT 12-Speed, SGS |
Shift Lever | Shimano SLX 12-Speed, I-Spec EV |
Crankset | Shimano XT M8150, 160mm Length |
Motor | Shimano Steps EP801 Drive Unit, 250W, 85Nm |
Chain | KMC E12S, eMTB Specific Chain |
Cassette | SunRace 12-speed, 11-51 |
Brake, Front | Shimano SLX 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 203 mm Rotor |
Brake, Rear | Shimano SLX 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 203 mm Rotor w/ Speed Sensor |
Brake Levers | Shimano SLX Levers, I-Spec EV |
Handlebar | Marin 35 mm 7000 Alloy Bar, 780 mm Length, 5 Degree Up, 8 Degree Back |
Stem | Marin CNC Stem, 35 mm Length, 35 mm Bar Bore |
Grips | Marin Single Clamp Locking |
Headset | FSA No 57, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125 mm Travel, Size M and L 150 mm Travel, Size XL 175 mm Travel, 30.9 mm |
Saddle | Marin eMTB Saddle |
Pedals | Marin MTB Plastic- |
Battery | BT-8036, Internal 630Wh- |
Display | SC-E600 Display- |
Switch | SW-E7000 Left-hand Switch for assist mode |
Extras | Shimano Left-hand Switch for Assist Mode Change, Shimano Battery Charger EC-E6002, Bolt-on Thru-Axle |
Geometry & Sizing

Marin Alpine Trail E Geometry | ||||
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Sizes in mm | S | M | L | XL |
A: Stack | 613 | 622 | 631 | 640 |
B: Reach | 445 | 465 | 485 | 505 |
C: Head Tube Angle |
63° | 63° | 63° | 63° |
D: Head Tube Length |
100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
E: Effective Seat Tube Angle |
78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
F: Seat Tube Length |
390 | 400 | 425 | 430 |
G: Effective Top Tube |
575 | 597 | 619 | 641 |
H: BB Height | 340.5 | 340.5 | 340.5 | 340.5 |
I: BB Drop | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
J: Chainstay Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
K: Wheelbase | 1215 | 1239 | 1264 | 1288 |
L: Standover | 681.6 | 681.4 | 686.8 | 689.8 |
M: Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Seatpost Diameter | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 |
Handlebar Width | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 |
Stem Length | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Crank Length | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
Size | Rider Height |
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Small | 160 cm - 168 cm |
Medium | 168 cm - 178 cm |
Large | 178 cm - 188 cm |
XL | 188 cm - 193 cm |