Trek Marlin 6 Generation 3 - Galactic Grey to Lithium Grey Fade: Elevate Your Trail Riding Game
Discover the Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3, your ultimate companion for trail mastery and versatile daily commutes. With its refreshed slacker frame geometry, navigating steep descents becomes more intuitive, while the enhanced suspension fork smooths out the rough patches of your rides. Thanks to integrated rack and kickstand mounts, personalizing this adaptable bike with accessories is a breeze.
Ideal For: This bike is designed for riders seeking a trail bike that boosts confidence on uneven terrains and doubles as a reliable commuter for work or school.
Technological Advantages:
- Sports a lightweight aluminum frame designed with contemporary trail-riding geometry for improved control and internal cable routing for protection and a clean aesthetic.
- A 100 mm RockShox Judy suspension fork absorbs trail irregularities, ensuring a smooth ride over rocks, roots, and bumps.
- Features 10-speed Shimano CUES shifting for seamless gear changes and hydraulic disc brakes for dependable stopping power under all conditions.
The Verdict: The Marlin 6 is the go-to trail bike for riders aiming to elevate their off-road skills, offering the reliability and adaptability to transition smoothly from dirt paths to daily commutes.
Why You'll Admire It:
- The latest Marlin Gen 3 design enhances trail performance with increased tyre clearance, internal dropper post compatibility, a ThruSkew rear axle, and updated geometry for greater stability at speed and on steep terrain.
- Equipped with a RockShox fork providing 100 mm of suspension, it transforms challenging trail features into a comfortable ride.
- Built-in rack and mudguard mounts simplify the addition of accessories, allowing this mountain bike to serve as a durable commuter.
- Internal cable routing not only maintains an uncluttered look but also facilitates the installation of a dropper post for on-the-go saddle adjustments, boosting your confidence during descents.
- Marlin models in XXS and XS sizes feature a curved top tube and lower standover height, making it easier for riders of smaller stature to get on and off the bike.
Step into the world of trail riding with the Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 - Galactic Grey to Lithium Grey Fade, where confidence, capability, and versatility collide to deliver an unmatched riding experience on and off the trail.
Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 Specification
| Description | |
| Frame | Size: XXS , XS Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL |
| Fork | Size: XXS Size: XS , S Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL |
| Max compatible fork travel | 120mm, XXS: 80mm |
| Hub Front | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100 mm ThruSkew |
| Hub Rear | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR |
| Skewer Rear | 173x5 mm QR |
| Rim | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
| Tyre | Size: XXS Size: XS , S Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL |
| Max Tyre Size | Frame: 29x2.40" (XXS: 26x2.40", XS & S: 27.5x2.40"), Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano U6000, 10-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Crank | Size: XXS , XS Size: S , M , ML Size: L , XL , XXL |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10-speed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 34T, 2x: 36/22 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails |
| Seatpost | Size: XXS Size: XS , S , M Size: ML , L , XL , XXL |
| Handlebar | Size: XXS , XS Size: S Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Size: XXS , XS , S Size: M , ML , L Size: XL Size: XXL |
| Head Set | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" |
| Brake Rotor | Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm |
| Brake Set | Size: XXS , XS , S Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL |
| Rotor Size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm (XXS: 160mm), Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 14.50 kg / 31.97 lbs (with tubes) |
| Weight Limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 Sizing
| ? Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
| XS | 145 - 155 cm (4'9" - 5'1") | 69 - 73 cm (27" - 29") |
| S | 155 - 165 cm (5'1" - 5'5") | 74 - 78 cm (29" - 31") |
| M | 165 - 176 cm (5'5" -5'9") | 79 - 83 cm (31" - 33") |
| M/L | 173 - 180 cm (5'8" - 5'9") | 79 - 83 cm (31" - 33") |
| L | 177 - 188 cm (5'10" - 5'11")? | 81 - 86 cm (32" - 34") |
| XL | 188 - 195 cm (6'2" - 6'5") | 89 - 91 cm (35" - 36") |
| 2XL | 195 - 203 cm (6'5" - 6'8") | 91 - 97 cm (36" - 38") |
Trek Marlin 7 Gen 3 Geometry
Sizing Table
| Frame Size Number | 13.5" | 14.5" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" | 23.0" |
| Frame Size Letter | XXS | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | XXL |
| Wheel Size | 26" | 27.5" | 27.5" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| A - Seat Tube | 32.0 | 34.0 | 37.0 | 42.0 | 43.5 | 45.0 | 50.0 | 54.0 |
| B - Seat Tube Angle | 74.0?? | 73.8?? | 73.8?? | 73.4?? | 73.4?? | 73.4?? | 73.4?? | 73.4?? |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 74.0?? | 74.0?? | 74.0?? | 74.0?? | 74.0?? | 74.0?? | 74.0?? | 74.0?? |
| C - Head Tube Length | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| D - Head Angle | 66.5?? | 66.5?? | 66.5?? | 66.5?? | 66.5?? | 66.5?? | 66.5?? | 66.5?? |
| E - Effective Top Tube | 52.1 | 55.1 | 57.9 | 61.5 | 63.1 | 64.7 | 67.8 | 70.7 |
| F - Bottom Bracket Height | 30.2 | 31.3 | 31.3 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 |
| G - Bottom Bracket Drop | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| H - Chainstay Length | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.8 | 43.8 | 43.8 | 43.8 | 43.8 |
| I - Offset | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| J - Trail | 10.4 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| K - Wheelbase | 106.0 | 109.2 | 112.1 | 116.3 | 118.0 | 119.7 | 123.0 | 126.1 |
| L - Standover | 65.0 | 65.8 | 69.2 | 74.7 | 75.9 | 77.1 | 79.1 | 81.6 |
| M - Frame Reach | 36.5 | 39.0 | 41.5 | 44.0 | 45.5 | 47.0 | 49.5 | 52.0 |
| N - Frame Stack | 54.4 | 56.3 | 57.2 | 60.9 | 61.4 | 61.8 | 63.7 | 65.1 |
