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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    31.8 lbs30.8 lbs
    2.9
    3.2
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCESuntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 26″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Tourney, AltusAltus, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    3 × 72 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    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
    2021 Marlin 5
    2023 Marlin 5 Gen 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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

    2021 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
    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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsTrek Black / Lithium Grey; Dark Aquatic / Trek Black; Factory Orange / Lithium Grey

    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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsTrek 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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge

    Sealed cartridge, 73mm

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    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

    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

    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: 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, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm 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

    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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Shimano Altus M310

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual 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

    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

    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: 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 Z7, 7-speed

    KMC Z8.3, 8 speed

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor

    Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve

    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

    Spokes

    14 g stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp 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"

    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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