Compare: 2023 Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Marlin 6 Gen 32023 Trek	Recommended

MSRP	$899
Where to Buy	$899 At Trek $899 At Biloxi Bicycle Works See more
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	32.6 lbs
	3.7
Frame	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCM
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	26″ / 27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc
Motor
Battery
Groupset	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 is a 26″ / 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

Marlin 6 Gen 3

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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)

24 mph

Marlin 6 Gen 3

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Marlin 6 Gen 32023 Trek

Frame	Size: XXS, XS, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.4"
Fork	Size: XXS, SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 26'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: XXS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 26'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: XS, 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
Bottom Bracket	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Size: XXS, XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length
Handlebar	Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	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, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
Crank	Size: XXS, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length
Shifters	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed
Cassette	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed
Chain	KMC X10, 10 speed
Brakes	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	14g stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew
Rear Hub	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
Tires	Size: XXS, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.35''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''

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