Bikepacking iconBikepackingSep 4, 2026

Marin Celebrates 40 Years with the Madrone Trail

In 1986, the Marin Bikes brand launched with a single model: the Madrone Trail, a $200 promotional bike designed to introduce riders to mountain biking. Fast-forward four decades, and Marin is bringing back the Madrone Trail with some modern performance upgrades.

Marin Celebrates 40 Years with the Madrone Trail

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In 1986, the Marin Bikes brand launched with a single model: the Madrone Trail, a $200 promotional bike designed to introduce riders to mountain biking.

Fast-forward four decades, and Marin is bringing back the Madrone Trail with some modern performance upgrades.

Check out the new Marin Madrone Trail 40th anniversary edition here...

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In 1986, the Marin Bikes brand launched with a single model: the Madrone Trail, a $200 promotional bike designed to introduce riders to mountain biking. Fast-forward four decades, and Marin is bringing back the Madrone Trail with some modern performance upgrades. Check out the new Marin Madrone Trail 40th anniversary edition here...

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Check out the new Marin Madrone Trail 40th anniversary edition here...

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