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    MSRP
    $599
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    30.9 lbs
    2.9
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 7
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Marlin 5 Women's is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s 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 Women's
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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 Women's

    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: 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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsSlate / Aloha Green; Crystal White; Matte Trek Black; Purple Flip

    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, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel

    Bottom Bracket

    VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    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

    Handlebar

    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

    Saddle

    Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's

    Seatpost

    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

    Pedals

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, VP-536 nylon platform; Size: XS, S, ML, Wellgo nylon platform

    Grips

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR Endurance Comp

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    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

    Crank

    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

    Shifters

    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

    Cassette

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7--speed

    Chain

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, KMC Z7, 7-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, KMC Z51

    Brakes

    Size: XS, S, ML, Tektro M285 hydraulic disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    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

    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, 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"

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