SENDING IT ON MY NEW MULLET BIKE! MARIN ALPINE TRAIL XR

[@timjauch9531]

R.I.P Jordie

[@naphat.-3361]

What happened .

[@nicob7760]

@@naphat.-3361 he died a year or two ago, idk if yk but he was an absolute legend

[@evalongmusic]

That absolute black chainring looks mint!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yea it's so dope!! I'm doing a giveaway for one on IG this weekend if you're following me on there @markymath

[@rubenedwards5414]

Your footage always looks so good and clean

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yoo, thank you!

[@BikingwithJP]

You make it look so easy! 🤘

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks JP!

[@nahbrah12345]

Mullet is awesome. I mulleted my Levo. Frickin love it! So much easier to turn and throw around the back end. If your BB is low, flip your chip to the high setting to offset the mullet BB drop.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks for the tip! I'm not sure I fully understand what you mean by "flip the chip" though. Time to research.

[@pasteldepapa]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB I think he means the "chip" that some bikes have to alter the geometry, giving you a "high" and "low" geo settings. Fairly sure Marins don't have a flip chip. Love the videos!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

@@pasteldepapa ah that's what I figured. Thanks for confirming and cheers!

[@keeganchapko7216]

You make everything look so easy Even your whips look out of this world

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Keegan! Means a lot

[@scottdouglas76]

Just picked up an XR. Didn’t even think about making it a mullet. Well done! Love the build!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Have fun!

[@southpawlibranine3511]

Is it made for mulleting?

[@thecasualmountainbiker]

I set up my bike as a mullet two years ago. I like the extra room behind the seat for steep rides or high speed when you have to scrub a jump. I wish more bike manufacturers set up their bikes to run a mullet from the factory.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Agreed! It's so rad

[@clementhobley9304]

Love these videos, so sick also love new frame and mullet set up.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! So fun hey?

[@clementhobley9304]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB can’t wait till next video, hopefully I’m featured again 🤞🤩 I love BC

[@paulwintermute1495]

Rough AF! Sick riding and epic trails as usual! 😎

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Paul!!

[@Gurlypop13]

Those jumps look so smooth love the wooden lips

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

So so dialed

[@willjmitchell_]

Yes dude! The bike looks sick!

[@cristobalrivera237]

Sweat Equity was one of the first mtb videos that i saw

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

ha that's awesome!!

[@deangoding2127]

Sick video mate I love the new bike its sick I am getting the Marin alpine trail e2 mullet and I can't wait its going to be awesome. 👍🤓🇦🇺. First mullet for me also. RIP Jordie. 🥺

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

That's awesome! I will be getting that bike soon too.

[@renereyes4634]

All I could hear on that last trail was James from donut media yelling: lighting lightning lightning!!! So cool, great style and video man.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks man!! Appreciate that

[@Dewoy1]

Nothing better than a fitting color co.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Totally

[@keishamaddox]

My dream set up ❤️

[@gabrielwolfe-nobaddays-8456]

Alex is so cool!

[@heriberteichler680]

This bike looks so sick!!😍

[@titushartings4273]

You really have talent and not only in mtb also in videos and cutting them

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks dude! it's been a learning curve for sure.

[@anewperspective247]

I have a specialized status and Decoy shred, love the mullet, hate the pedal strikes. I feel like the sag in the rear slows things down just enough to keep the party safe.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I feel like it makes me faster.. maybe it's just the slackness making everything easy to roll over haha

[@micheandmikey]

Love that frame Mark!!! What helped you back in the day is 14 year old hips! LOL Wait until you're 48 buddy! :) When covid is over (or the border is open) I'd love to see you and JKW make a video together!!!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Lol I’ll be so sore at 48. That would Be rad I’ll invite him out!

[@HenriMTB]

Bike is looking dialed and that trail is sick 🙌🤘

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

so fun thanks Henri

[@joelfosberry7040]

1st, yet again liking straight away. Always sick vids

[@MTB_Gumby]

I have the same bike. What did you have to do to mullet it successfully?

[@joseignaciomunoz860]

Could you make it a mullet? I want to try it

[@archieleigh-wood6111]

love love ittttt

[@KorbiCarnage]

Hello, Are there any updates concerning the bushings ? Do the bushings keep their position or do they rotate? Which bushings did you use ? 8mm, 6mm offset ? what is the effective difference in the BB ?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I honestly noticed zero difference so now I’m just running it normal as a mullet and it just feels slightly lower

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

A few mm difference to BB height

[@rascaldere9327]

I have a pivot switchblade designed for 29ers but can fit 27.5s.. tried straight 27.5s but hated the bumpiness however loved the playfulness. Tried mullet... never turned back!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Nice! Mullet 4 life!! haha

[@rhysedwards64]

love the new bike, and would i be able to make alpine trail 27.5 front and rear

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

You could try but the BB might be pretty low.

[@connorbettencourt1125]

Mullet for life!!!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I'm convinced!

[@maxwellman3365]

do videos of you building the bikes ! sick vid Mark, as per usual

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks for the idea! Cheers,

[@micahdavis4785]

Just subbed from TikTok love the content

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

That's awesome! Thanks Michah. I appreciate the sub and you taking the time comment. Cheers dude

[@micahdavis4785]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB yessir thank you

[@bernhardsamek3745]

Mullet is one of the best invention

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Agreed!

[@FishstixTv]

so sick

[@mateosilva6328]

Clean 🤟🤟

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Cheers

[@benanderson4639]

If you do it right, and have the right bike for it, mullets set ups are amazing for freeride IMO.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

🙌

[@edwardbourbeau4360]

Hey brother. So I just picked up a 21 alpine and I’m curious how you made up for the Geo. Can you link me to what ever angle kit or what ever you used for your build? It’s coming with a spare 27.5 wheel but I don’t want to do it unless it’s right.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I just used offsetbushings.com installed upside down but the geo is still a little off. I was testing a few things out to give feedback to Marin and I wouldn't 100% recommend it. It's super fun but the BB still sits a bit too low.

[@jonathanberg1434]

yeah, sweat equity trail, sweet!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

The best!

[@mtbville]

Sick bike man 😃💪

[@gettin-sendy]

Awesome vid as always, 👌 Lovin the mullet setup, is your frame a size up or size down, i ask this as i am and see alot of others inbetween frame sizes? I just built a super enduro in XL Privateer alloy frame with Zebs and was considering a Large Carbon build with Lyrik and a 29/27.5 mullet as another fun option aswell.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I always size down because I am only 5'6" so small always tends to be the way to go. Sounds like a fun setup!

[@dhiraj_77]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB whats your height in centimeters?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

@@dhiraj_77 167

[@simplyaverage6025]

Hey Mark, really enjoy your content, thanks for that. I am riding the durolux sf18 and i was wondering, if you also heard some noise when riding it. I guess it is the negativ spring. Would be nice if you could respond ;)

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Hey thanks! It might be the negative spring ya. I have been running the Suntour EQ stuff for awhile and I've never had that issue, it's a huge upgrade.

[@bigshmeeb]

Where are these trails? They look so sick!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Vancouver island

[@beauharvey8138]

did you find the bb height to be too low with the mullet set up

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

lower than desired for sure haha

[@jackn7013]

My new brakes are arriving soon (shimano mt520) I can’t wait!

[@rubenedwards5414]

I’m getting my new brakes tomorrow

[@jackn7013]

@@rubenedwards5414 which brakes?

[@rubenedwards5414]

@@jackn7013 shimano xt

[@jackn7013]

@@rubenedwards5414 nice! The 4 pot or 2 pot versions? I'm gonna get xt levers when I feel like I need them because the calipers of the brakes I'm getting are very powerful

[@rubenedwards5414]

@@jackn7013 2 pot I think, the local bike shop ordered them for me so I don’t know all the details

[@RobJMTB]

Ever since I got my Rallon it's stayed stock, not really needed to change anything. However, I want to do a mullet set up so bad. I'm just gonna get so many pedal strikes it's going to drive me insane/cause a gnarly crash that I don't think it's gonna be worth it. :'(

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

the BB drop is quite minimal I'd say it's worth it!!

[@stevenfinday342]

I..about tongwt this bike what dose it take to turn it into a mullet

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I'm experimenting with offset bushings but it's not totally dialed.

[@robtotoonchie3955]

I'm considering putting a 27.5 on the rear of my XR. did you ever go back? How was the change from 29" to 27.5"? Worth it? I'd love to be a touch lower to the ground on mine.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Feels good but prepare for pedal strikes unless you’re running very short cranks

[@robtotoonchie3955]

Good call. Thanks man. I'm also a bit worried about the increased HTA. probably not the best to climb on with that set up or was it okay? You still have it?

[@rideordie5377]

is it better with spring or with the air shock ?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I prefer the air because I am more used to the feel of it and the 350lb spring shock that comes stock on the small frame is too soft for my riding style.

[@ditomee1]

How long stem you got in marin ?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Pnw range 😀

[@ditomee1]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB that mean ? :)

[@ditomee1]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB If you put 27.5 on rear need any other modifications run mullet on this bike ?

[@Tack983]

😱

[@samhooton6118]

I’m trying to mullet my alpine trail xx was wonder how to do it??

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I wouldn’t recommend it, my bb sits too low. I use an offset bushing installed upside down to help but but it’s still a bit off.

[@KorbiCarnage]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB can you send a link, which bushings you are using ? Thank you .. do you know if Marin is planning a Mullet Bike ?

[@12e2112]

What is you fork Mark tnx bro

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Sr suntour Durolux eq

[@12e2112]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB travel?

[@pollennatino7513]

Hi Can you makea detailed review about this bike? Marin trail XR thanks.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I didn’t spend much time on the XR build, as you can see in this video it’s a custom build.

[@atm9379]

where can i find those exact forks?!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Directly from suntour but the Grey isn't available to public, only black. The black looks sick too though! I plan on building a stealth bike later this year

[@ryndym]

170mm fork and a mullet damn that HTA must be like 61-62 lol

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Lol this is the trick to help a little bit: www.offsetbushings.com

[@ryndym]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB yeah i figured you might've used those, slack is good but i guess too much is too much :D

[@ivocaska6856]

Hi, can I ask you? Do you have 170mm fork? And do you have standart long (205mm) shock absorber? Thx I.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yes

[@mastermaltebro7137]

SICK BIKE BRO but whats the name of the intro song ?? Pls answering ;))

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks dude! JMPSCR- tin man

[@mattgies]

Does anybody do a toboggan heelclicker? Seems like that would make it easier to bring your heels together.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Lol friends and I joked about that years ago. It wouldn't work, at least well, because they are like polar opposites. With heel clickers you are jumping forward over the bike and dropping the back end, with toboggans you are learning back and pushing the front wheel down.

[@mattgies]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB Heh, I can barely even bunnyhop, so I'll defer to your knowledge!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

@@mattgies lol!

[@woogang643]

wow pro~

[@michaeljosephocampo8732]

Me too. I have sr suntour durolux 1600mm travel..

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Sick!

[@shlimdidly4968]

Hey i can just throw a mullet wheelset on mine or will i need some funny stuff from my mechanic done?

[@rideordie5377]

you also changed the coil spring

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I changed everting it’s not the same bike anymore.

[@danytheunicorn95]

Mullets are the best, I can´t go back to normal bikes hahaha

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Haha I feel that

[@danytheunicorn95]

Btw, you inspired me to build a jump and a pump track on my back yard, thanks man, always learning from you:)

[@maxmtb4811]

Do you know the weight of your bike? Nice vid!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I haven’t weighed it yet but I’m guessing around 30lbs

[@MTBwithMiguel]

I have a genuine question: Is it not that by putting a mullet you defeat the purpose of a trail bike? Doesn't it make more enduro ish?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yes. I’m only 5’6” with short legs so 29 rear wheels aren’t for me. I wanted to make it more enduro too as I this is my biggest travel bike and I want it as DH feeling as possible

[@jackkamminmusic]

sick vid, but the red lyric and coil r gone, they r literally the nicest sus

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I disagree the new suntour is 🔥

[@joejoe5996]

I know it's hard to talk about, but does anyone know how jordie died

[@daveg6549]

Yer the way he probably wanted riding with his mates RIP

[@user-lx6hx3pl3l]

Yes, he was riding in Mexico but it wasn't an accident. He had a medical event.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

head trauma

[@cristobalmunoz9222]

Like to new #Marínbike ciclery #mtb the so to sending it to guy. Mark 🤙 Matthes so fast in to #goPro in the Forest session's co yuor amig ride bike. Saluds of chile 🇨🇱 🗣️yasicke

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Gracias Cristobal!! I hope to ride Chile one day

[@trailaction395]

those lips look steep!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Very Steep... blastin'!!

[@bobbyjoethe1manshow]

i know you like to film in 30fps but i think 60fps could look smoother overall even though it takes up more storage

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I'm going to try it out. thanks for the suggestion.

[@ryndym]

It looks worse. 30fps has way more natural looking movement.

[@acksultimatechannel6152]

2nd

[@Cadebelliveau]

2

[@southpawlibranine3511]

How low is the bb

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Was a bit too low lol

[@Maximilian_ra]

R.I.P Jordie

[@kevinwoodard4473]

R.I.P Jordie