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Marlin 6 is a cross country mountain bike built to give you an efficient off-road ride with a suspension fork that locks out, and a simple 1x drivetrain. It's made for mountain biking, but it's also equipped with features like rack and kickstand mounts that make it a great choice for adventurous daily commutes.
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
A lightweight aluminum frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and a simple 1x10 Shimano drivetrain that ditches the front derailleur for less clutter and easier operation. The wide-range cassette still gives you all the gears you need for big climbs and steep descents. Plus a suspension fork with a lever that lets you easily lock the suspension so you don't waste energy on smooth terrain.
The final word
Marlin 6 gives you upgrades you'll notice on every ride, like the smooth, simple shifting Shimano drivetrain. Extra-strong double-walled rims and powerful hydraulic disc brakes give you durability and stopping power for your most rugged adventures on the trail, in town, and everywhere in between.
Why you'll love it
- The 1x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you don’t
- Smaller frame sizes (XXS, XS, and S) have short-reach brake levers that make it easier and more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently
- Marlin models in XXS through S frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount
- 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
Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frame sizes have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.
Fit for every rider
Marlin comes in seven frame sizes to suit riders of any height, and Smart Wheel Size ensures you’re on the fastest wheel that fits. The smallest sizes even come with short-reach brake levers and narrower handlebars that give smaller riders better comfort and control.
High tech, high value
Marlin looks and feels great. It’s packed with features usually found only on more expensive bikes, like a stylish frame with internal shift cable and brake hose routing, which can help your cables last longer by protecting them from the elements.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR |
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*Fork | Size: XS SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel |
Size: S SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel |
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Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel |
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Max compatible fork travel | 100mm (XS & S: 490mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509mm axle-to-crown) |
Hub front | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR |
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Hub rear | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR |
Rim | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve |
Spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
*Tire | Size: XS , S Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20" |
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20" |
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Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.20" (XS & S: 27.5x2.4") Fork: See manufacturer |
Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
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Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
Crank | Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170 mm length |
Bottom bracket | Sealed cartridge, 73mm |
Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed |
Chain | KMC X10, 10 speed |
Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
Max chainring size | 1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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*Seatpost | 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 |
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*Handlebar | Size: XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width |
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
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Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
*Stem | Size: XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length |
Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length |
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Size: M Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length |
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Size: ML , L Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length |
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Size: XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
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Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
Brake | Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc |
Weight | M - 14.11 kg / 31.11 lbs |
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Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |