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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Marlin 42020 Trek	Marlin 52020 Trek	Marlin 5 Women's2020 Trek	Marlin 62020 Trek	Marlin 6 Women's2020 Trek	Marlin 7 Women's2020 Trek	Marlin 72020 Trek

MSRP	$489	$549	$549	$649	$649	($702)	$799
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	32.0 lbs	32.2 lbs	30.9 lbs	32.0 lbs	31.7 lbs	29.7 lbs	31.0 lbs
	2.4	2.9	2.9	3.0	3.0	3.2	3.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCE	Suntour XCE	Suntour XCE	Suntour XCT	Suntour XCT	RockShox 30 Silver TK	RockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Tourney, Altus	Tourney, Altus	Tourney, Altus	Altus, Shimano	Altus, Shimano	Acera, Altus	Acera, Altus
Drivetrain	3 × 7	3 × 7	3 × 7	2 × 8	2 × 8	2 × 9	2 × 9
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Marlin 4

Marlin 5

Marlin 5 Women's

Marlin 6

Marlin 6 Women's

Marlin 7 Women's

Marlin 7

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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

30 mph

Marlin 5

30 mph

Marlin 5 Women's

28 mph

Marlin 6

28 mph

Marlin 6 Women's

28 mph

Marlin 7 Women's

28 mph

Marlin 7

Highest gear

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Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Marlin 42020 Trek	Marlin 52020 Trek	Marlin 5 Women's2020 Trek	Marlin 62020 Trek	Marlin 6 Women's2020 Trek	Marlin 7 Women's2020 Trek	Marlin 72020 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"	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2"	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2"	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2"	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2"	Alpha Silver Aluminium, low standover, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2"	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 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	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, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	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, 51mm offset for 29'' 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	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, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 80mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: S, M, ML, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge	Sealed cartridge, 73mm	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''	1-1/8˝ threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''		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	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length	Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
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	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width	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	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width	Bontrager Arvada	Bontrager Ajna Women's	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width	Bontrager Ajna Women's	Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's	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	Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length	Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset	Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300, long cage, 34T max cog	Shimano Tourney TY300	Shimano Tourney TY300, long cage, 34T max cog	Shimano Altus M310	Shimano Altus M310	Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow design, long cage	Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow design, long cage
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9mm clamp, down swing, down pull	Shimano Tourney TY300	Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9mm clamp, down swing, down pull	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull	Shimano Altus M2020, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull	Shimano Altus M2020, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Crank	Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170mm length	Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano M315, 36/22, 175mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 175mm length	Shimano MT101, 36/22	Shimano MT101, 36/22
Shifters	Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed	Shimano Altus M310, 7 speed	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M315, 3 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M315, 7 speed	Shimano Altus M315, 8 speed	Shimano Altus M315, 8 speed	Shimano Altus M2010, 9-speed	Shimano Altus M2010, 9 speed
Cassette	Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed	Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7 speed	Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7 speed	Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8 speed	Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8 speed	Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed	Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9 speed
Chain	KMC Z7, 7 speed	KMC Z51	KMC Z7, 7 speed	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed	KMC X9, 9-speed	KMC X9, 9 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 Type: Hydraulic Disc	Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever) Type: Hydraulic Disc	Size: XS, S, Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever; Size: M, ML, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Size: XS, S, Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Size: XS, S, Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever; Size: M, ML, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve	Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Presta valve	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve
Spokes	Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 14g, stainless; Size: M, 14g, stainless steel, black		14g, stainless steel, black	14g, stainless steel, black	14g, stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR	Formula DC20 alloy	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub	Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8 speed freewheel, 135x5mm QR	Formula DC27 alloy	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp freehub, 135x5mm QR; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR	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''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.00''	Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ front, 29x2.0˝ rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝)	Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''; Size: M, ML, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.00''	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: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''	Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"

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