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It's right for you if...
You're new to the trail and you’re looking for a real mountain bike that doubles as a commuter – and you want it all at an exceptional value.
The tech you get
A lightweight aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, 2x8 drivetrain, a wide range of gearing so you always have the right gear for your terrain, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a terrain-smoothing suspension fork with a lockout.
Why you'll love it
- It's a real mountain bike that's also perfectly suited to daily commutes, rides around campus or just getting from A to B on any surface
- 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
- The Marlin models in XXS to 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 accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
- Like every Trek, it's backed by a lifetime warranty
Specification:
- Frameset- Frame Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
- Fork- Size: XXS SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Size: XS SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel Size: XS SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 80 mm 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 Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
- Wheels- Hub front Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR Hub rear Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR Rim Size: XXS Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve Spokes 14 g stainless steel
- Tyre- Size: XXS Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20" 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"
- Drivetrain- Shifter Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed
- Front derailleur- Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
- Rear derailleur- Shimano Altus M310
- Crank- Size: XXS Prowheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 160 mm length Size: XS , S , M Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length Bottom bracket VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
- Cassette- Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T
- Chain- KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
- Saddle- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
- Seatpost- Size: XXS Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 300 mm length Size: XS , S , M Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
- Handlebar- Size: XXS , XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
- Grips- Bontrager XR Endurance Comp
- Stem- Size: XXS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35 mm length Size: XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length Size: M Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length Size: ML , L Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length Size: XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
- Head set- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
- Brake- Size: XXS , XS , S Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short-reach lever Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc