Description
The Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 Mountain Bike is designed to enhance your trail riding skills while offering versatility for commuting. With updated frame geometry for better control on descents, a suspension fork for smoothing out rough trails, and integrated rack and kickstand mounts, it’s a versatile steed suitable for various riding adventures.
Key Features:
- Updated Frame Geometry: Slacker frame geometry enhances control on descents, improving confidence on the trail.
- Versatile Design: Suitable for both trail riding and commuting, thanks to integrated rack and kickstand mounts.
- Thru-Skew System: Safer, simpler, and stronger rear wheel retention system for enhanced security and easier wheel removal for flat fixes.
- Internal Cable Routing: Protects cables and maintains the bike’s sleek appearance while allowing easy addition of a dropper post for confident descending.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Modern Mountain Bike Geometry: Confident handling on singletrack trails with versatility for road and bike path use.
- Upgrade Compatibility: Trail-savvy frame design that allows for future upgrades as your riding skills progress.
- Expanded Size Range: With eight different sizes, Marlin ensures a proper fit for every rider, with smart wheel sizing for optimal performance.
- Thru-Skew Rear Axle: Better wheel retention and alignment, ensuring a secure ride even on challenging trails.
Specifications:
Frameset:
- Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminum with internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, ThruSkew rear axle
- Fork: SR Suntour XCT 30 with coil spring, preload adjustment, hydraulic lockout, 80-100mm travel (depending on size)
Wheels:
- Hub Front: Formula DC-20 alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew
- Hub Rear: Formula DC-22 alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Skewer Rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle (XXS-XXL)
- Rim: Bontrager Kovee double-wall alloy, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width
- Tire: Bontrager XT3 Comp wire bead, 26×2.35″ (XXS), 27.5×2.40″ (XS, S), 29×2.40″ (M-XXL)
Drivetrain:
- Shifter: Shimano Deore M4100, 10-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
- Crank: Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length (XXS), 170mm length (XS-XXL)
- Cassette: Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46T, 10-speed
- Chain: KMC X10, 10-speed
Components:
- Saddle: Bontrager Arvada with steel rails
- Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm diameter, varying lengths based on size
- Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm diameter, varying rises and widths based on size
- Grips: Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
- Stem: Bontrager Comp alloy, 31.8mm diameter, varying lengths based on size
- Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8″
- Brake: Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc with 180mm rotor (front) and 160mm rotor (rear)
Weight:
- Weight: M – 14.80 kg / 32.63 lbs
- Weight Limit: Maximum total weight limit of 300 pounds (136 kg) for bicycle, rider, and cargo.
The Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 Mountain Bike offers an ideal combination of trail-ready performance and upgrade compatibility, making it suitable for riders looking to progress their skills on the trails while also enjoying versatile commuting options. With its modern geometry, Thru-Skew system, and integrated rack and kickstand mounts, it’s a bike designed to grow with you as you tackle bigger trails and tougher features.
Sizing
Frame Size |
Rider Height |
Inseam |
|---|---|---|
| XS (13.5″) | 145 – 155 cm | 69 – 73 cm |
| 4’9″ – 5’1″ | 27″ – 29″ | |
| S (15.5″) | 155 – 165 cm | 74 – 78 cm |
| 5’1″ – 5’5″ | 29″ – 31″ | |
| M (17.5″) | 165 – 176 cm | 79 – 83 cm |
| 5’5″ – 5’9″ | 31″ – 33″ | |
| M/L (18.5″) | 173 – 180 cm | 81 – 86 cm |
| 5’8″ – 5’11” | 32″ – 34″ | |
| L (19.5″) | 177 – 188 cm | 84 – 89 cm |
| 5’10” – 6’2″ | 33″ – 35″ | |
| XL (21.5″) | 188 – 195 cm | 89 – 91 cm |
| 6’2″ – 6’5″ | 35″ – 36″ | |
| 2XL (23.0″) | 195 – 203 cm | 91 – 97 cm |
| 6’5″ – 6’8″ | 36″ – 38″ |
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