Mark’s 2025 Marin Quake

After 14 years, the Marin Quake is back as a dedicated DH, park, and freeride machine. I’ve spent nearly two years testing prototypes with the team, helping refine it into the bike it is today.

The 2025 Quake keeps the original’s 180mm rear travel but now runs a Horst-link suspension instead of Quad Link. The production model comes with a 200mm dual-crown fork but can also be set up with a 180mm or 190mm single crown, making it a versatile beast for big-mountain riding!

Something old, something new

I’m running mullet NOBL TR38 rims on Hope Pro 5 hubs. I’m familiar with the durability of the TR38s on big hits and went for a new-to-me choice with the Hope Pro 5 hubs. I’m attracted to their high engagement, minimal drag, and excellent seals, perfect for the wet conditions here in coastal BC! The matching purple hubs, spoke nipples, and chrome decals tie everything together with my bike’s theme.

Wheelset

Rims: Mullet TR38 rims (29″ front, 27.5″ rear)
Tires: Delium Rugged Reinforced 29 x 2.5″ (Front)
Delium Rugged Reinforced 27.5″ x 2.5″ (Rear)

Components

Hubs: Hope Pro 5, Purple
6-bolt, 110x20mm DH boost /148x12mm
Spokes: Sapim Race, black
Nipples: Sapim alloy, purple

Mark Matthews

I’m a long-time professional freerider out of BC who’s built a high profile for myself through some edits, films, and my own Youtube channel. Adding to my riding scene and getting creative with trail building, while documenting it, is a big passion of mine.

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first laps on the quake

Check out Mark’s video for a walk-through of some of his favourite parts of the build and heaps of POV footage from some of his first laps. Spoiler: it gets rowdy!

This will be Mark’s go-to bike for all things big in 2025: his own hand built trails, bike parks, big freeride lines, and more.