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After years of exhaustive development and testing, the Quake is scheduled for production.
Get ready to shake up your ride with the all-new Quake from Marin Bikes. This bad boy isn't just a bike - it's a gravity-defying, adrenaline-pumping monster that's itching to tear up the bike park and dominate the DH course.
We didn't just slap this beast together overnight. Oh no, we put the Quake through a brutal boot camp, letting top riders thrash it to within an inch of its life. We're talking multiple generations of prototypes getting absolutely hammered by the likes of Matt Jones, Martha Gill Mark Matthews, and Vinnie Moonen. These riders aren't exactly known for taking it easy.
Want proof of its mettle? The Quake didn't just survive Darkfest, Hardline and Crankworx - it conquered them. We're talking about events that make grown riders weep and bikes beg for mercy. But the Quake? It laughed in the face of danger and asked for seconds.
This bike has been tested on tracks so steep and gnarly, they'd give a mountain goat vertigo. And you know what? The Quake ate them for breakfast and came back for lunch.
So, if you're looking for a bike that's tougher than a two-dollar steak and more capable than a Swiss Army knife on steroids, look no further. The Quake is here to rattle your bones, blow your mind, and redefine what you thought was possible on two wheels. Are you ready to unleash the Quake?
HIGHLIGHTS
- All-new Series 4 Aluminum MultiTrac 2 LT frame with 180mm travel
- Adjustable geometry: bottom bracket height/chainstay length
- Mixed 29” F / 27.5” R wheel sizes
- Ability to run 29” rear
- Ability to run 27.5” front when used with 10-15mm tall external lower cup
- 200mm travel forks, 4 piston brakes w/ 200mm rotors
- One model & one frame kit available
FRAME & TRAVEL
The Series 4 Aluminum frame features the MultiTrac 2 LT suspension platform that debuted on the new Alpine Trail models. MultiTrac 2 LT shifts from seatstay pivots to chainstay pivots, ensuring that the suspension performance matches our design goals, which are not achievable using pivots located on the seatstay once travel exceeds 150mm. As on the Alpine Trail, the benefits of relocating the rear pivot points from the seatstay to the chainstay become apparent, as it reduces anti-rise, allowing for better chassis control while braking, more mid-stroke support, and better feel at bottom out. Furthermore, relocation of the pivots provides the added benefit of allowing for adjustable chainstay lengths and bottom bracket heights. Ultimately, it’s a better-riding, better-performing suspension system made possible by the new pivot placement.
The Quake’s headtube is a 56ZS (56mm diameter, zero stack), to maximize aftermarket headset options for reach and headtube angle adjustments. Furthermore, the frame is also compatible with most appropriate single crown forks, with 29” or 27.5” front wheels. Riders who switch to 27.5” wheels need to use a 10-15mm external lower cup for 180-190mm single crown or 200mm dual crown forks.
ADJUSTABLE GEOMETRY
Integrated flip chips allow the rider to quickly and easily choose from multiple configurations, based on terrain and equipment preference. Chainstay length and bottom bracket height can be set to low BB/long CS (353mm/440mm) or high BB/short CS (361mm/430mm). Those who prefer to run the Quake with a 29” rear wheel instead of the stock 27.5” can change the position of the seatstay chips to accommodate the larger diameter rear wheel.
PROTECTION
Chainstay and seatstays are protected with durable rubber guards that minimize noise and protect paint finishes, a gasket around the cable exit hole reduces noise and prevents the brake hose and derailleur cable from marring the frame, and a mudflap positioned over the lower suspension pivot keeps spray and muck off the bearings. An integrated lower downtube guard helps deflect errant rocks, logs, or anything else riders may encounter on the trail, while an upper downtube shuttle pad protects the frame when hanging over a tailgate. Cable ports are of an all-new design and keep the frame innards sealed. These ports use rubber membranes punctured during initial assembly and seal around the housing or hose once inserted. They will be available as a service part when riders make change their components.
SRAM FULL MOUNT COMPATIBLE
Modern bikes incorporate modern features, and the Quake is no exception, utilizing SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger standard for the dropout and hanger. This feature allows Quake riders to upgrade to a direct mount rear derailleur if desired.
SPECIFICATIONS
The Quake is available as one model and one frame kit. We’ve chosen a no-nonsense build kit, starting with RockShox’s storied Boxxer fork paired with a Super Deluxe DH Select+ shock. The Boxxer is renowned for its balance of performance and durability, and it is quickly and relatively affordably upgradable to a Charger 3.1 damper for riders who demand the utmost performance and adjustability. Out back, the top-shelf RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate DH shock has hydraulic bottom out and adjustable low and high-speed compression damping to dial in the perfect ride. SRAM’s gravity-specific GX DH 7-speed drivetrain has the tight range needed in gravity applications, while powerful Maven Bronze four-piston brakes and 200mm HS2 rotors rein speed. Maxxis DH-rated rubber and SRAM’s venerable Descendant crankset, handlebar, and direct-mount stem round out the stout parts mix, designed for long life in some of the harshest riding conditions.
The Quake frame kit consists of the frame, rear shock, headset, axle, UDH and seat clamp.
Quake
- All-new Series 4 Alloy frame w/ 180mm MultiTrac 2 LT suspension, adjustable CS length/BB height, 27.5” or 29” compatible, 148mm rear thru-axle, universal derailleur hanger, downtube & shuttle guards
- RockShox Boxxer fork/Vivid Coil DH Ultimate shock
- SRAM GX DH 7-speed drivetrain, 11-25t
- SRAM Maven Bronze Disc Brakes w/ 200mm HS2 rotors
- Maxxis Assegai 2.5” tubeless-ready tires with 3C MaxxGrip DH casing
Quake Frame Kit
- All-new Series 4 Alloy frame w/ 180mm MultiTrac LT suspension, adjustable CS length/BB height, 27.5” or 29” compatible, 148mm rear thru-axle, universal derailleur hanger, downtube & shuttle guards, seat clamp
- RockShox Vivid Coil DH Ultimate shock
- FSA No 74 headset
The all-new Quake and Quake frame kit are currently scheduled to be available in global markets in March 2025.
