The new bike is also part of Marin's successful "Quad" family and is based on the same proven basic design as the brand's other full-suspension bikes. However, Marin has developed the frame of the Alchemist from scratch. According to Marin, the bike with 100 millimeters of suspension travel on both wheels is an ideal vehicle for cross-country athletes, marathon riders and ambitious recreational riders who simply want a good bike for after-work rides. The aim during development was to achieve the perfect combination of climbing and downhill suitability.

Slimmed down and yet solid
Marin uses an aluminum alloy from the 6066 T6 series for the frame. According to Marin, this material is a lot more expensive than the 6061 aluminum often used for bike frames, but is one of the strongest and most workable alloys. It also offers 21 percent higher tensile strength than 6061 aluminum and is 13 percent more resistant to fatigue fractures. Marin uses this high-quality raw material to build frames with thinner-walled tubes and therefore lower weight, without compromising on the rigidity and durability of the frame. To ensure that riding enjoyment is guaranteed for many years to come, both the dropout with the rear derailleur mount and the opposite dropout with the disc brake mount can be replaced individually on the rear triangle of the Alchemist.

Two models for Switzerland
In Switzerland, the new Alchemist is being launched in two versions, the 4.8 and 4.7. While the more expensive 4.8 relies on a complete XT groupset, the 4.7 is built with a mix of SLX and Deore parts, which is supplemented with the Juicy3 disc brakes from Avid. Both bikes will be available in four different sizes.