Marin Alchemist 4.8 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Alchemist 4.8
First production 2009
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin Alchemist 4.8 Parts   
Available Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossRide Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossRide Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150LX
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox SID

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.8

Component group setsShimano SLX
Available colors - Dark Gray Anodized
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP2
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Race SL
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


Marin Alchemist 4.8 bike review

Marin produced the Alchemist 4.8 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,099.99.
Alchemist 4.8 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , large and xlarge .
Marin Mountain bike Alchemist 4.8 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark Gray Anodized .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Prowler MX tires while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CrossRide Disc. Marin equiped this exact model with Hayes Stroker carbon with V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic levers braking system and Mavic CrossRide Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 6066 hydroformed aluminum material for the frame. Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alchemist 4.8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of FSA OS-150LX.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano SLX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano SLX RapidFire gear shift levers.