The Sausalito lives up to its namesake city as the perfect bike to tackle steep hills in the middle of your commutes or fun bike path explorations, and get you and your stuff home in style. Shimano’s STEPS electric drive systems are light, efficient, and powerful, giving you the boost you need to quickly and efficiently navigate a variety of road conditions and grades for many miles. 650b wheels and wider tires smooth out the streets and paths, and the whole platform is ready for customization with clever details for attachment of all types of commuter accessories.

Technology

Marin Sausalito E2 frame detail.

SERIES 3 ALUMINUM FRAME

The standard and step-through versions of Sausalito feature a Series 3 aluminum frame with butted tubes and robust forgings, specifically designed to house the drive unit and removable battery, as well as mount a variety of commute accessories directly to the frame.

Shimano STEPs drive unit on a Marin Sausalito E2 ebike.

SHIMANO STEPS

The Sausalito 2 features the Shimano STEPS EP6 motor system with 250 Watts and 85Nm of torque have a good get up and go feeling, with long range and enough power to get you over the steepest of climbs. The Sausalito 1 features a Shimano STEPS E5000 system with 250 Watts and 40Nm of torque.

Marin Sausalito E1 rigid fork

FORKS

The BMX inspired steel fork on Sausalito 1 and 63mm travel suspension fork on Sausalito 2 smooth out and stabilize the front of the bike when roads get rough.

Shimano removable battery on the Marin Sausalito E1

REMOVABLE BATTERY

The battery is secured direct to the frame with a key lock, and is easy to remove to carry with you for charging. Sausalito 1s include a 418Wh battery, while the Sausalito 2 models step up to a 504Wh battery.

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