Marlin 6 Gen 3
A 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$899Weight | 32.6 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
Fork | Suntour XCM |
Wheels | 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
Groupset | Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison4'5" – 4'10"
4'8" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'8"
Sep 2023
Not only is the Trek Marlin one of the most searched bikes on our website, it's also Trek's best selling mountain bike! And for good ...
Apr 2024 · James Huang
Trek’s entry-level aluminum hardtail mountain bike.
Fantastic frame geometry
Excellent shifting
Good tires
Looks great
Generous tire clearance
Easy-to-live-with semi-internal routing
Sort of a rear thru-axle.
Mega-heavy fork with minimal adjustability
Tubeless costs extra
Limited upgrade potential.
May 2023
Riders can expect updated geometry, a new frame, increased tire clearance and a rear axle system that "enhances stability," Trek said.
Feb 2023 · Oscar Huckle
Can the Marlin compete with the bigger players?
Lots of frame sizes
Excellent tyre choice
Dropper seatpost
Upgrade potential
Roomier seated position would be preferred
Quick-release rather than thru-axle
Rattly internal cable routing
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" |
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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 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
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 Type: Rigid |
Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
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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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve |
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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'' |
Last updated May 4