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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Marlin 42021 Trek	Marlin 52021 Trek	Marlin 5 Women's2021 Trek	Marlin 62021 Trek	Marlin 6 Women's2021 Trek	Marlin 7 Women's2021 Trek	Marlin 72021 Trek

MSRP	$529	$599	$599	$699	$699	($631)	$899
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	31.1 lbs	31.8 lbs	30.9 lbs	32.0 lbs	31.7 lbs	29.8 lbs	30.4 lbs
	2.4	2.9	2.9	3.0	3.0	3.9	3.9
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour	Suntour XCE	Suntour XCE	Suntour XCT	Suntour XCT	RockShox Judy	RockShox Judy
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	29″ / 29″	29″ / 29″	27.5″	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	Deore, FSA	Deore, FSA
Drivetrain	3 × 7	3 × 7	3 × 7	2 × 8	2 × 8	1 × 10	1 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	75mm	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

21 mph

Marlin 7 Women's

22 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 42021 Trek	Marlin 52021 Trek	Marlin 5 Women's2021 Trek	Marlin 62021 Trek	Marlin 6 Women's2021 Trek	Marlin 7 Women's2021 Trek	Marlin 72021 Trek

Frame	Alpha Silver Aluminium w/semi-integrated head tube, rack and mudguard mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Matte Anthracite; Matte Quicksilver; Green-Light; Magenta	Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Matte Anthracite; Matte Quicksilver; Green-Light; Magenta	Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR; Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminium, low standover, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR; Size: M, ML, Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Matte Anthracite; Matte Quicksilver; Green-Light; Magenta	Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Matte Anthracite; Matte Quicksilver; Green-Light; Magenta	Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR; Size: M, ML, Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Matte Anthracite; Matte Quicksilver; Green-Light; Magenta	Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminium, low standover, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR; Size: M, ML, Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Matte Anthracite; Matte Quicksilver; Green-Light; Magenta	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Matte Anthracite; Matte Quicksilver; Green-Light; Magenta
Fork	SR Suntour M-3030, coil spring, preload, 75 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, ML, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 80mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, ML, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: S, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, ML, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: S, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	Sealed cartridge	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge	FSA, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle	FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''		Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length	Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length	Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length	Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm 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
Handlebar	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: M, ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: M, ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: M, ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Evoke 1	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width	Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width	Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's	Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length	Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
Pedals	Wellgo nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	Size: XS, S, M, ML, VP-536 nylon platform; Size: XS, S, ML, Wellgo nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR Endurance Comp	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300	Shimano Tourney TY300	Shimano Tourney TY300	Shimano Altus M310	Shimano Altus M310	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY500	Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Tourney TY500, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Crank	Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170 mm length; Size: M, ML, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length; Size: M, ML, Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length	Size: XS, S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length; Size: ML, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length	Size: S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed	Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Altus M315, 3-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Altus M315, 7 speed	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M315, 3-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M315, 7 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M310, 8-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M310, 7-speed	Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed	Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed
Cassette	Shimano TZ21 14-28, 7 speed	Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7-speed	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7--speed	Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8-speed	Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8-speed	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10-speed	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed
Chain	KMC Z51	KMC Z7, 7-speed	Size: XS, S, M, ML, KMC Z7, 7-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, KMC Z51	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed	KMC X10, 10-speed	KMC X10, 10 speed
Brakes	Tektro M280 mechanical disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc	Size: XS, S, ML, Tektro M285 hydraulic disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm 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	14 g stainless steel	14 g stainless steel	14 g stainless steel	14 g stainless steel	14 g stainless steel	14g stainless steel
Front Hub	Formula DC20 alloy	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub	Formula DC31 alloy	Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp freehub, 135x5 mm QR	Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp freehub, 135x5 mm 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, 135x5 mm 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	Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ front, 29x2.00˝ rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝)	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"	Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20"; Size: XS, S, 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"	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: 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''
Disc Rotors						Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm	Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

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