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    MSRP
    $699
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    32.0 lbs
    3.0
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    2 × 8
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Marlin 6 is a 29″ / 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
    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)

    28 mph

    Marlin 6

    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

    Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsRadioactive Red / Trek Black; Slate; Alpine Blue

    Fork

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 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, Bontrager Comp, 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: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus M310

    Front Derailleur

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

    Crank

    Size: XS, S, M, Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z8.3, 8 speed

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor

    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-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 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"

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