TrekMarlin 4 Mountain Bike

The Marlin 4 is the gateway mountain bike that will take you from rail trails to singletrack. It's ideal for riders who want a mountain bike with knobby tyres that can double as a rugged commuter. Disc brakes, front suspension, Shimano 14-speed shifting (21-speed on Alpine Blue and Matte Black) and mounts for a rack and mudguards make this a great bike for trail riders and campus commuters alike.

The tech you get - A lightweight aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, trustworthy 14-speed Shimano shifting (21-speed on Alpine Blue and Matte Black) with a wide range of gearing so you always have the right gear for your terrain, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a suspension fork that takes the edge off bumps and rough terrain.

Key Features

• The Marlin Gen 2 is ready to roll with easy to use features that help you get the best bang for your buck
• Rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
• 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
• Like every Trek, it's backed by a lifetime warranty ---

Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
• Fork: SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29 wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel (M - XXL)

Wheels

• Rims: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
• Hubs: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR (Front) / Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8-speed freewheel, 135x5 mm QR (Rear)
• Tyres: Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 2.20

Drivechain

• Shifter: Shimano Altus EF500, 2 x 7-speed (3 x 7-speed on Alpine Blue and Matte Black)
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull (Shimano Tourney TY300 on Alpine Blue and Matte Black)
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY300
• Crank: ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, (Shimano Tourney TY301 on Alpine Blue and Matte Black)
• Bottom Bracket: VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
• Cassette: Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7-speed (14-28 on Alpine Blue and Matte Black
• Chain: KMC Z7, 7-speed
• Pedals: VP-536 nylon platform

Components

• Saddle: Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails (Bontrager Arvada on Alpine Blue and Matte Black)
• Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset
• Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm
• Grips: Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
• Stem: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree
• Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8
• Brakes: Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor

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