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    $849$849
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    31.1 lbs31.1 lbs
    3.5
    3.5
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCTSuntour XCT
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Marlin 6 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 Marlin 6
    2023 Marlin 6 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)

    24 mph

    2022 Marlin 6

    24 mph

    2023 Marlin 6 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

    aluminum frame

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsRage Red to Dnister Black Fade; Matte Dnister Black; Factory Orange; Nautical Navy

    Size: 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

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsRage Red to Dnister Black Fade; Matte Dnister Black; Factory Orange; Nautical Navy

    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, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    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

    Sealed cartridge, 73mm

    Sealed cartridge, 73mm

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    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

    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, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    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

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    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

    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

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

    Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

    Crank

    Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length

    Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

    Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

    Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc

    Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

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

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

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel

    Front Hub

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

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

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm 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: 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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