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A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$849| Weight | 31.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison4'9" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'8"
Sep 2023
Not only is the Trek Marlin one of the most searched bikes on our website, it's also Trek's best selling mountain bike! And for good ...
Apr 2024 · James Huang
Trek’s entry-level aluminum hardtail mountain bike.
Fantastic frame geometry
Excellent shifting
Good tires
Looks great
Generous tire clearance
Easy-to-live-with semi-internal routing
Sort of a rear thru-axle.
Mega-heavy fork with minimal adjustability
Tubeless costs extra
Limited upgrade potential.

May 2023 · Andrew McLemore
Riders can expect updated geometry, a new frame, increased tire clearance and a rear axle system that "enhances stability," Trek said.

Feb 2023 · Oscar Huckle
Can the Marlin compete with the bigger players?
Lots of frame sizes
Excellent tyre choice
Dropper seatpost
Upgrade potential
Roomier seated position would be preferred
Quick-release rather than thru-axle
Rattly internal cable routing
| Frame | Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2" Color: Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade |
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| Fork | Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge, 73mm |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
| Stem | Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
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| Crank | Size: XS, S, M, ML, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve |
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| Spokes | 14g stainless steel, black |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
| Tires | Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20'' |
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Last updated May 18
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