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Marin Expands Alcatraz Collection

Now With Two Builds – Suspension & Rigid

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Take your pick - suspension with hydraulic brakes or rigid with mechanical. Or build up your dream dirt jumper from the frame kit.

Rejoice! We've expanded the Alcatraz line of dirt jump mountain bikes. A modern mainstay of the our lineup, the model family grows from a single model and frameset to two different builds and an Alcatraz 2 frame kit.

Marin Alcatraz 2 profile.

The Alcatraz frames were designed in conjunction with Marin ambassador/MTB legend Matt Jones, and the Alcatraz 2 and 1 models utilize the same frames and are available in two sizes, short or long, with 385mm or 430mm reach measurements respectively. Both sizes have the same 69° headtube and seattube angles and 395mm chainstays. Key component differences between the two models include a Manitou Circus fork and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes on the Alcatraz 2, whereas the Alcatraz 1 is built around a suspension-corrected CrMo fork and Tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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Marin Alcatraz 2 front 3/4.

Alcatraz 2

Well-equipped with a dirt jump-specific fork, hydraulic brakes and the best performance to price ratio.

  • Series 3 Aluminum frame w/ 135x10mm horizontal dropouts, internal routing, 73mm threaded BB & ISCG05 tabs
  • Manitou Circus Expert suspension fork w/ 100mm travel, coil spring
  • Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc brakes
Marin Alcatraz 1 profile.

Alcatraz 1

Perfect for pump tracks, smoother trails, or those looking to save a little cash. Built with the frame features as the Alcatraz 2 but with a suspension-corrected rigid fork, it’s a great starter point that can easily be upgraded as the rider progresses.

  • Series 3 Aluminum frame w/ 135x10mm horizontal dropouts, internal routing, 73mm threaded BB & ISCG05 tabs
  • Series 2 CrMo suspension-corrected fork w/100x9mm dropouts
  • Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc brakes
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Marin Alcatraz 2 frame kit.

Alcatraz 2 Frame Kit

Perfect for the rider looking to build up the dirt jumper of their dreams – or those looking to migrate components from their current DJ bike.

  • Series 3 Aluminum frame w/ 135x10mm horizontal dropouts, internal routing, 73mm threaded BB & ISCG05 tabs
  • Includes headset, chain tensioners & seat clamp

The new Alcatraz models will be available in global markets in the third quarter of 2024.