Compare: 2020 Trek Marlin 4

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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Marlin 42020 Trek	Recommended

MSRP	$489
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	32.0 lbs
	2.4
Frame	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCE
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Mechanical Disc
Motor
Battery
Groupset	Tourney, Altus
Drivetrain	3 × 7
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek Marlin 4 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Marlin 4

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Marlin 4

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Marlin 42020 Trek

Frame	Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, low standover, 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 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2"
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, XXL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
Bottom Bracket	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length
Handlebar	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 660mm width; Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300, long cage, 34T max cog
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9mm clamp, down swing, down pull
Crank	Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170mm length
Shifters	Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed
Cassette	Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed
Chain	KMC Z7, 7 speed
Brakes	Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve
Spokes	Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 14g, stainless; Size: M, 14g, stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub	Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8 speed freewheel, 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''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.00''

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