Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Judy Silver TK
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 167cm
MD
164cm - 177cm
LG
174cm - 182cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 135mm Forged Dropouts, Chainstay Disc Mount, Full External Housing
Suspension Fork
RockShox Judy Silver TK, 100mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 42mm Offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera, 9-Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus, 9-Speed
Cassette
Shimano HG-200, 9-Speed, 11-36T
Crank
Shimano Altus MT101, 36/22T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
Chain
KMC X9
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Rear Hub
Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Rims
Double Wall Alloy
Tires
WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5x2.25”, Wire Bead
Brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers
Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, 31.8mm, 45mm
Handlebar
31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 760mm Width
Grips
Entity MTB, Closed End
Headset
44mm Zero Stack, 8mm Cone
Seat
Saddle
Sport MTB
Seatpost
Alloy, Two Bolt
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.35 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.25 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 710 mm | 731 mm | 755 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 595 mm | 600 mm |
| Reach | 438 mm | 457 mm | 479 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 606 mm | 626 mm | 649 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 450 mm | 490 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1148 mm | 1169 mm | 1193 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 177 cm | 182 cm |
About this model
Palisades Trail 2 belongs to the Marin Palisades model. Marin launched 2 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 799$. In conclusion, this bike price is 138.42% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Palisades Trail 2 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Judy Silver TK model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Palisades Trail 2 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Palisades Trail 2 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Palisades Trail 2 comes in 3 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 182 cm (5.15 ft – 5.97 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.