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Marlin 5 Gen 3
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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$739| Weight | 33.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | CUES |
| 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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Jul 2025
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
Modern XC geometry
Clean aesthetics and internal cable routing
Shimano CUES drivetrain democratizes great shifting
Straight headtube, QR front hub, and “Thru-Skew” axle in the rear limit future upgrades
Wheels are not tubeless compatible
Heavy, poor performing 80 mm travel fork
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, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Matte Dnister Black; Power Surge; Purple Flip to Trek 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, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 |
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| Crank | Size: XS, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length; Size: S, M, ML, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length; Size: L, XL, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano U4000, 9 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed |
| Brakes | Size: XS, S, Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve, Black; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm 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 XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40'' |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm |
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