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    Marlin 52020 Trek
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    MSRP
    $549
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		32.2 lbs
    2.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour XCE
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 7
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Trek Marlin 5 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Marlin 5
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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)

    30 mph

    Marlin 5

    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 52020 Trek
    Frame

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    Tire Clearance: 2.2"

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed cartridge, 73mm

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

    Handlebar

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada

    Seatpost

    Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Crank

    Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus M310, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z51

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever)

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled

    Front Hub

    Formula DC20 alloy

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC27 alloy

    Tires

    Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ front, 29x2.0˝ rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝)

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