Details
Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. A front suspension fork with 100mm of travel, 21 speeds, and mounts for a rack and kickstand make it an ideal choice for new trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike.
It's right for you if...
You're testing the waters of off-road riding, and want a real mountain bike at a great value, with a wide range of gears to cover more ground on the road and trail.
The tech you get
The heart of Marlin 6 is a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminum frame with internal derailleur routing. It has 24 speeds, a wide-range cassette so you can always find the right gear for your terrain, hydraulic disc brakes that feel smoother than mechanical disc brakes, and a 100mm suspension fork with a lockout feature—that's the same amount of travel favored by most cross-country racers.
The final word
Performance features like suspension lockout, stronger double-walled rims, and hydraulic disc brakes. It's also equipped with rack and kickstand mounts and a wider range of gears. These design details make it a great choice if your mountain bike doubles as your commuter.
- Lots of gears so you can cover a lot of ground fast, without ever pedaling too easy or too hard
- Smaller frame sizes (13.5-inch and 15.5-inch) have short-reach brake levers that make it easier and more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently
- It has separate brake and shift levers (a feature that's common on more expensive mountain bikes) so you can fine-tune the positioning for comfort
- Rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
- Like every model in the Marlin family, it's backed by Trek's lifetime warranty
Wheel size:
13.5–15.5: 27.5-inch
17.5–23: 29-inch
Specs
Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur, dropper post and brake routing, chainstay brake mount, rack & kickstand mount, G2 Geometry on 29ers |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCT 30 HLO, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel) |
Headset | 1-1/8-inch threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings |
Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled |
Hubs | Front: Formula DC20 alloyRear: Formula DC22 alloy |
Tires | Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20-inch front, 29x2.0-inch rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20-inch) |
Crankset | Shimano Tourney TY501 |
Chainrings | 42/34/24 |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge, 73mm |
Chain | KMC Z7 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus M313 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus M310 |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano HG200, 12-32, 8 speed |
Shifters | Shimano Altus M310, 8 speed |
Handlebars | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width) |
Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp |
Stem | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible |
Brakes | Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever) |
Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada |
Seat Post | Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset |
* Subject to change without notice.