{"id":262121,"date":"2026-09-11T16:56:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/marin-throws-it-back-to-1986-with-40th-anniversary-edition-madrone-trail\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T16:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:56:48","slug":"marin-throws-it-back-to-1986-with-40th-anniversary-edition-madrone-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/marin-throws-it-back-to-1986-with-40th-anniversary-edition-madrone-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Marin Throws It Back to 1986 with 40th Anniversary Edition Madrone Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Way back in 1986, the sport of mountain biking was still in its infancy, and Marin Bikes launched with its first model, the Madrone Trail. To celebrate four decades in the business of fun, Marin has just announced the Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition. This limited-edition ride reimagines the bike that started it all, combining Klunker spirit with retro graphics, modern components, and enhanced capability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Marin, \u201c<em>this isn\u2019t a replica \u2014 it\u2019s a modern love letter to steel, to Klunker culture, and to the good old days when riding was all about bombing fire roads, perfecting drifts until sunset, and rolling to your local bar with your crew.<\/em>\u201d Indeed, the Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition appears to be the epitome of Marin&#8217;s &#8220;Made for Fun&#8221; tagline. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-LIFESTYLE-38.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-LIFESTYLE-38.jpeg\" alt=\"a man riding the Madrone Trail around a flat corner and drifting the rear tire.\" class=\"wp-image-427629 first-image\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let &#8216;er drift.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-marin-madrone-trail-40th-anniversary-edition-details\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marin Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition Details<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1986, <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/?s=marin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marin Bikes<\/a> launched with the Madrone Trail. With a $200 price tag, it was a promotional bike they hoped would not only generate brand interest, but also provide a low-cost entry point for more riders to experience the growing sport of mountain biking. The original Madrone Trail helped put Marin Bikes on the map.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-PACK-SHOTS-13.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-PACK-SHOTS-13.jpeg\" alt=\"the splatter paint job on the Madrone Trail frame\" class=\"wp-image-427630\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hand-painted splatter graphics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four decades later, the 40th Anniversary Edition is harkening back to the early days with a truly special edition bike. It\u2019s built around a slender 4130 CrMo steel frame and rigid fork to deliver that soulful steel-is-real ride feel. Each frame will be unique, with hand-painted splatter graphics, meaning that no two will be exactly alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MRN_27_MT_BLUE_FRONT-HIGH-RES.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MRN_27_MT_BLUE_FRONT-HIGH-RES.jpeg\" alt=\"studio image of the complete Madrone Trail bike\" class=\"wp-image-427631\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Silver everything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the steel frame and throwback graphics, Marin chose a polished silver parts package for an undeniably retro look. This includes the custom one-piece BearMoose bar and stem, reminding us of the early Klunker days. The polished <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/shimano-cues-mid-tier-mtb-groups-intercompatible-9-10-11-speed-components-affordable-1x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shimano CUES<\/a> 1&#215;10 drivetrain includes silver cranks and a custom CNC chainring \u201c<em>for vintage aesthetics with contemporary range<\/em>.\u201d The custom MicroSHIFT thumb shifter can switch between indexed and friction modes, and will really rewind the clock a few decades.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-PACK-SHOTS-16.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"427641\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-PACK-SHOTS-16.jpeg\" alt=\"The BearMoose handlebar on the Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition\" class=\"wp-image-427641\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-PACK-SHOTS-22.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"427640\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-PACK-SHOTS-22.jpeg\" alt=\"the thumb shifter on the Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition bike.\" class=\"wp-image-427640\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Marin went all-in on the details. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s all topped off with silver Alfine brake levers and calipers, along with silver hubs, spokes, and rims on the 27.5\u201d wheels. The tan-wall Maxxis Rekon Race tires not only roll fast but also match the tan grips, putting the finishing touches on the Madrone Trail\u2019s neo-retro build.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition is available in sizes M and L only. Head to the Marin website to see the size chart and the geometry details.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-LIFESTYLE-20.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MARIN-MADRONE-TRAIL-LIFESTYLE-20.jpeg\" alt=\"a guy riding a wheelie on the Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition bike.\" class=\"wp-image-427632\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Made for Fun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-pricing-and-availability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition bike is limited to just 440 units, serialized from 001 to 440. Marin says if you want one, now is your chance because it will never be made again. It is available globally, and the price tag for this piece of rolling nostalgia is $1,2499 USD \/ $1,499 CAD \/ \u00a3949 \/ \u20ac1,199.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then grab your favorite flannel, jeans, and your old skateboard helmet and show all your friends you can still drift with the best of \u2018em.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/marinbikes.com\/products\/2026-madrone-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marinbikes.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/marin-throws-it-back-to-1986-with-40th-anniversary-edition-madrone-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Way back in 1986, the sport of mountain biking was still in its infancy, and Marin Bikes launched with its first model, the Madrone Trail. To celebrate four decades in the business of fun, Marin has just announced the Madrone Trail 40th Anniversary Edition. 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