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    MSRP
    $829
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    31.6 lbs
    3.5
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox 30 Silver TK
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″ / 29″
    Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    Acera, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
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    Summary
    The Trek Marlin 7 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 7
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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)

    35 mph

    Marlin 7

    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 Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers

    Fork

    RockShox 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed cartridge

    Headset

    1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible

    Handlebar

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise

    Saddle

    Bontrager Evoke 1.5

    Seatpost

    Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Wellgo nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager Race

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Crank

    Shimano M351, 44/32/22

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus M370, 9 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG20, 11-34, 9 speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Tektro M285 hydraulic disc

    TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled

    Front Hub

    Formula DC20 alloy

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC22 alloy

    Tires

    Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20")

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