The Trek Marlin 4 is the gateway mountain bike that takes you from rail trails to your first singletrack. It runs a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with a front suspension fork, an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, with Smart Wheel Sizing fitting 27.5" or 29" wheels to suit your frame size. Knobby 2.40" tyres plus rack and kickstand mounts mean it is just as happy as a rugged commuter as it is on the trail. For riders getting started, it is an honest, low-fuss bike from a brand that knows how to build them. Key Features Lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with internal derailleur and dropper post routing SR Suntour XCE 28 front suspension fork (80-100 mm by frame size) 8-speed Shimano drivetrain with an 11-45 cassette for a wide gear spread Tektro hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping in any weather Smart Wheel Sizing: 27.5" wheels (XS, S) and 29" wheels (ML and up) Bontrager Montrose Comp 2.40" tyres for trail traction Rack and kickstand mounts so it doubles as a commuter Who Is the Marlin 4 For? The Marlin 4 is built for first-time mountain bikers and anyone who wants a tough, knobby-tyred bike that can commute through the week and explore at the weekend. The hydraulic brakes and 8-speed gearing keep it simple to ride and easy to look after. For New Zealand riders, it is an affordable entry point that handles gravel paths, parks and beginner trails, with the mounts to carry gear when the bike becomes your daily ride to work or class. Full Specifications Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew (XS: curved top tube) Fork: SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset, 80 mm travel (XS) / 100 mm travel (S and up), for 27.5" (XS, S) or 29" wheel 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 Montrose Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40" (XS, S) / 29x2.40" (ML, M, L, XL) Shifter: Shimano M315, 8-speed Rear derailleur: Shimano ESSA U2000 Crank: ProWheel alloy, 32T narrow-wide steel ring, 160 mm (XS) / 170 mm (S, M, ML) / 175 mm (L, XL) Cassette: Shimano HG300, 11-45, 8-speed Chain: KMC Z8.3, 8-speed Pedals: Nylon platform Saddle: Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm (XS, S, M) / 400 mm (ML, L, XL) Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5-15 mm rise, 690 mm (XS) / 720 mm (S) / 750 mm (ML, M, L, XL) Grips: Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on Stem: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm (XS, S) / 50 mm (ML, M, L) / 60 mm (XL) Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" Brakes: Tektro hydraulic disc (HD-M275 / HD-M276) Brake rotors: Tektro, 6-bolt, 160 mm (XS, S) / 180 mm (M, ML, L, XL) Weight: M - 14.90 kg / 32.85 lb Weight limit: Maximum total weight (bike, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb)
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