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Trek Marlin 6 Gen 2

Trek Marlin 6 Gen 2
  • Color: Factory Orange
  • Color: Matte Dnister Black
  • Color: Nautical Navy
  • Color: Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade
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Details

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

bike frame with labeled dimensions
Bike Sizes:
XSSMMLLXLXXL
A. Reach 37.6cm 38.5cm 41.8cm 43.4cm 45.1cm 46.6cm 48cm
B. Stack 56.5cm 57.4cm 60.2cm 60.2cm 61.1cm 63cm 63cm
C. Standover 65.8cm 68.6cm 74.8cm 75.8cm 75.7cm 76.9cm 80.4cm
D. Effective Top Tube 54.4cm 55.5cm 60.2cm 61.8cm 63.8cm 65.9cm 67.3cm
E. Head Tube Angle 69.3° 69.3° 69.5° 69.5° 69.5° 69.5° 69.5°
F. Head Tube Length 9cm 9cm 9cm 9cm 10cm 12cm 12cm
G. Seat Tube Angle 73.5° 73.5° 71.9° 71.9° 71.9° 71.9° 71.9°
H. Seat Tube Length 34.3cm 36.8cm 41.9cm 44.4cm 47cm 52.1cm 55.9cm
I. Bottom Bracket Height 29.2cm 30.2cm 31cm 31cm 31cm 31cm 31.1cm
J. Bottom Bracket Drop 5.8cm 4.8cm 5.8cm 5.8cm 5.8cm 5.8cm 5.8cm
K. Fork Rake/Offset 4.2cm 4.2cm 4.2cm 4.2cm 4.2cm 4.2cm 4.2cm
L. Trail 8.8cm 8.8cm 9.3cm 9.3cm 9.3cm 9.3cm 9.3cm
M. Wheelbase 104.9cm 106.6cm 110cm 111.6cm 113.7cm 115.9cm 117.3cm
O. Chainstay Length 43.8cm 43.8cm 43.8cm 43.8cm 43.8cm 43.8cm 43.8cm

Smaller frames (XS and S) 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. The larger frames (M and ML) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.

Specs

Frame Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
Fork SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100mm QR, 100mm travel (Size XS = 80mm travel)
Rims Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve
Hubs Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
Spokes 14g stainless steel
Tires Sizes XS, S: Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5 x 2.20"
Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20"
Bottom Bracket VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Crankset Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length
Shifters Shimano Deore M4100, 10-speed
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10-speed
Chain KMC X10, 10-speed
Brakes Sizes XS, S: Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever
Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
Handlebars Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (Size XS = 690mm width)
Tape/Grips Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Stem Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length (Size XS = 50mm length)
Headset Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
Seatpost Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length (Sizes XS, S, M = 330mm length)
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Pedals VP-536 nylon platform

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN
Factory Orange / X-Small / 27.5-inch 601842581421 5259623
Factory Orange / Small / 27.5-inch 601842581414 5259624
Factory Orange / Medium / 29-inch 601842581407 5259625
Factory Orange / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842581391 5259626
Factory Orange / Large / 29-inch 601842581384 5259627
Factory Orange / X-Large / 29-inch 601842581377 5259628
Factory Orange / XX-Large / 29-inch 601842581360 5259629
Matte Dnister Black / X-Small / 27.5-inch 601842581490 5259612
Matte Dnister Black / Small / 27.5-inch 601842581483 5259614
Matte Dnister Black / Medium / 29-inch 601842581476 5259616
Matte Dnister Black / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842581469 5259618
Matte Dnister Black / Large / 29-inch 601842581452 5259620
Matte Dnister Black / X-Large / 29-inch 601842581445 5259621
Matte Dnister Black / XX-Large / 29-inch 601842581438 5259622
Nautical Navy / X-Small / 27.5-inch 601842581636 5259630
Nautical Navy / Small / 27.5-inch 601842581629 5259631
Nautical Navy / Medium / 29-inch 601842581612 5259632
Nautical Navy / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842581605 5259633
Nautical Navy / Large / 29-inch 601842581599 5259634
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade / X-Small / 27.5-inch 601842581568 5259599
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade / Small / 27.5-inch 601842581551 5259600
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade / Medium / 29-inch 601842581544 5259602
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842581537 5259603
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade / Large / 29-inch 601842581520 5259605
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade / X-Large / 29-inch 601842581513 5259608
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade / XX-Large / 29-inch 601842581506 5259610

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