It's right for you if...
You're testing the waters of off-road riding, and want a real mountain bike at great value, with a wide range of gears to cover more ground on the road and trail.
The tech you get
A lightweight aluminium frame with internal shift cable and brake hose routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, an efficient 2x8 drive train, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a suspension fork that takes the edge off bumps and rough terrain, 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 suspension lockout and really smooth shifting Shimano drive train. 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.
The Walkthrough
Why you'll love it
- The 2x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you don’t
- Smaller frame sizes (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 XS and 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
Frameset
| Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR |
| *Fork | 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: 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, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel |
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| Max compatible fork travel | 100mm (XS & S: 490mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509mm axle-to-crown) |
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 |
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Rim |
Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
| *Tyre | 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 tyre size | Frame: 29x2.20" (XS & S: 27.5x2.4") Fork: See manufacturer |
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: XS , S , M Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length |
| Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge |
| Cassette | Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3, 8 speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T |
Components
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
| *Seatpost | 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 |
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| *Handlebar | Size: 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 |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp |
| *Stem | 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 |
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| Size: M Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
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| Size: ML , L Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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| Size: XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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| Head set | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" |
| *Brake | Size: XS , S Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short-reach lever |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc |
Weight
| Weight | M - 14.50 kg / 31.97 lbs (with tubes) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
