2024 Trek
Marlin 4 Gen 2
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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$579| Weight | 32.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCE |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 7 |
| Groupset | Tourney, Altus |
| Brakes | Mechanical 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" – 5'10"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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
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, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" |
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| Fork | Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, 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 Tourney TY300 |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull |
| Crank | Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed |
| Chain | KMC Z7, 7 speed |
| Brakes | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm |
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Last updated April 20