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	Marlin 52021 Trek	Recommended

MSRP	$599
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	31.8 lbs
	3.2
Frame	Aluminum
	Suntour XCE
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc


	Tourney, Altus
Drivetrain	3 × 7
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm
Brand Site	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

Marlin 5

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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

Marlin 5

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 52021 Trek

Frame	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 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Trek Black / Lithium Grey; Dark Aquatic / Trek Black; Factory Orange / Lithium Grey
Fork	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
Bottom Bracket	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	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
Handlebar	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
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost	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 Type: Rigid
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull
Crank	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
Shifters	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
Cassette	Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7-speed
Chain	KMC Z7, 7-speed
Brakes	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
Spokes	14 g stainless steel
Front Hub	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
Rear Hub	Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp freehub, 135x5 mm 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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