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 aluminium 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
The Marlin 6 gives you upgrades that 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
- 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
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, 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 |
| 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, 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" |
| 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 | VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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| *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 | M - 31.11 lb / 14.11 kg |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |