The Trek Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that crosses over from the bike path to your first taste of singletrack. This 2023 build pairs a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with a 100 mm SR Suntour XCT 30 fork, a wide-range 2x8 Shimano drivetrain and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, plus rack and kickstand mounts so it doubles as a rugged commuter. Fast-rolling 29er wheels keep things smooth and stable. It is a dependable, value-focused way into mountain biking for Kiwi riders. Key Features Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with internal routing and rack/kickstand mounts 100 mm SR Suntour XCT 30 coil fork with hydraulic lockout 2x8 Shimano drivetrain (36/22 crank, 12-32 cassette) for a wide gear range Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with a 180 mm front rotor Fast-rolling 29er wheels with Bontrager XR2 Comp 2.20" tyres Rack and kickstand mounts for commuting and carrying gear Backed by Trek's lifetime frame warranty Who Is the Marlin 5 For? The Marlin 5 suits new trail riders and anyone after a real mountain bike that doubles as a commuter, with hydraulic brakes and a wide gear range at a great value. For New Zealand riders, it handles gravel roads, parks and beginner trails, with the mounts to carry gear for the daily ride to work or class. Full Specifications Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Fork: SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Front hub: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR Rear hub: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR Rims: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve Tyres: Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20" Shifter: Shimano M315 (2-speed front / 8-speed rear) Front derailleur: Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus M310 Crank: Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge, 73 mm Cassette: Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T Chain: KMC Z8.3, 8-speed Brakes: Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width Stem: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" Weight: M - 13.97 kg / 30.81 lb Weight limit: Maximum total weight (bike, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb)
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