Compare: 2020 Trek Marlin 6

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	Marlin 62020 Trek	Recommended

MSRP	$649
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	32.0 lbs
	3.4
Frame	Aluminum
	Suntour XCT
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc


	Altus
Drivetrain	2 × 8
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek Marlin 6 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Marlin 6

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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)

28 mph

Marlin 6

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 62020 Trek

Frame	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2"
Fork	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, 51mm offset for 29'' 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	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm 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	Size: 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, 138mm width
Seatpost	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length Type: Rigid
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Altus M310
Front Derailleur	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Crank	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano M315, 36/22, 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Altus M315, 8 speed
Cassette	Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8 speed
Chain	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
Brakes	Size: XS, S, Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve
Spokes	14g, stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub	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''

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