Compare: 2020 Trek Marlin 5

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Marlin 52020 Trek	Recommended Marlin 5 Gen 22023 Trek

MSRP	$549	$739
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$599 19% off At Trek $599 19% off At Trek See more
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	32.2 lbs	30.8 lbs
	2.9	3.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCE	Suntour XCM
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 26″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Tourney, Altus	Altus, Shimano
Drivetrain	3 × 7	2 × 8
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek Marlin 5 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2020 Marlin 5

2023 Marlin 5 Gen 2

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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)

30 mph

2020 Marlin 5

26 mph

2023 Marlin 5 Gen 2

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 52020 Trek	Marlin 5 Gen 22023 Trek

Frame	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2"	Size: XXS, 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, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.2"
Fork	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: XXS, SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 26'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; 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, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	Sealed cartridge, 73mm	Sealed cartridge, 73mm
Headset	1-1/8˝ threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible	Size: XXS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise	Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset	Size: XXS, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length; Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm 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	Shimano Altus M310
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Crank	Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24	Size: XXS, Prowheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 160mm length; Size: XS, S, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano M315, 36/22, 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Altus M310, 7 speed	Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano M315, 2 speed; Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano M315, 8 speed
Cassette	Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7 speed	Shimano HG200, 12-32, 8 speed
Chain	KMC Z51	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
Brakes	Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever)	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled	Size: XS, S, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve, Black; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
Front Hub	Formula DC20 alloy	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub	Formula DC27 alloy	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
Tires	Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ front, 29x2.0˝ rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝)	Size: XXS, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20''; 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''

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