TAM XR
OverviewAbout the Marin TAM XR
The Marin TAM XR is a mountain bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $5,999.99 at BikesOnline. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
How it comparesThe TAM XR against similarly priced bikes
- At $5,999.99 it sits in the upper part of the range: 66% of the 223 mountain bikes we list cost less.
- Head angle: 65.0 degrees, about the same as similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (middle 65.0 degrees).
- Front travel: 130 mm, less than the middle of similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (150 mm).
- Rear travel: 120 mm, less than the middle of similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (140 mm).
- Reach (size M): 425 mm, shorter, so a more upright position than the middle of similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (451 mm).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.63, about the same as similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (middle 0.62).
- Gears at the back: 12-speed, about the same as similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (middle 12-speed).
Closest alternatives on price
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SizingWhat size TAM XR do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 160 to 168 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M | 168 to 178 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 178 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 188 to 193 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 4 in |
Rider heights from Marin's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Marin
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore Di2 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $5,999.99 at BikesOnline, was $7,999.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 600 mm
- Reach
- 425 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.41
- Head angle
- 65 deg
- Seat angle
- 76 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1200.4 mm
- Chainstay
- 445 mm
- BB drop
- 38 mm
- Standover
- 780 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore Di2
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Race Face Turbine Alloy Crankset, 170mm, 30mm Spindle
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore Cassette, 10-51T, 12-Speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore Di2 Rear Derailleur, 12-Speed, SGS Cage
- Brakes
- SRAM Motive Silver Hydraulic Disc, 4-Piston
- Rotors
- 180mm
- Wheelset
- WTB KOM Light i30 Rims, 29", 30mm Internal Width, 28H, Straight Pull Bladed Spokes, Tubeless Ready
- Rim internal width
- 30 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.35
- Tubeless
- Yes
- BB standard
- BSA threaded
- Seatpost
- PNW Loam Dropper Post Gen2+, 30.9mm, S:150mm / M:170mm / L to XL:200mm Travel
- Cockpit
- Marin 3D Forged Aluminium Stem, 55mm / Marin Mini-Riser Handlebar, 6061 Double-Butted Aluminium, 780mm Width, 30mm Rise, 5 deg Up, 9 deg Back
- Saddle
- Marin Speed Concept Saddle
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 130 mm
- Rear travel
- 120 mm
- Fork
- Fox 34 SL Performance Elite Fork
- Fork stanchions
- 34 mm
- Shock
- Fox Float SL Performance Elite Rear Shock
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- PNW Loam Dropper Post Gen2+
- Dropper travel
- 170 mm
- Discipline
- Downcountry
- Suspension
- full suspension
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 65 deg head angle points to slack, trail and enduro handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.63 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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