2023 · TrekMarlin 6 Gen 3
A 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $899 |
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| Weight | 32.6 lbs |
| Suspension | Hardtail |
| Travel | 100mm front |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
1 × 10 — 10 speed
Marlin 6 Gen 3
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The Marlin 6 Gen 3 is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
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4'5" – 4'10"
4'8" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'8"
May 2023
Riders can expect updated geometry, a new frame, increased tire clearance and a rear axle system that "enhances stability," Trek said.
Oscar HuckleFeb 2023
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 | aluminum frame BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Matte Dnister Black; Hex Blue to Deepdark Blue; Blue Sage; Matte Olive Grey |
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| Fork | Size: XXS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 26'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: XS, 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 |
| Bottom Bracket | VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
| Stem | Size: XXS, XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XXS, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length; 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 |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
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| Crank | Size: XXS, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm 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 |
| Rims | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14g stainless steel |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
| Tires | Size: XXS, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.35''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40'' |