Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 - Mulsanne Blue

This trail-ready hardtail mountain bike delivers a perfect balance of performance and rugged utility, making it an excellent match for weekend trail exploration or a rock-solid daily commute. Equipped with a dependable SR Suntour suspension fork with hydraulic lockout, this model features the durable, smooth-shifting 9-speed Shimano CUES LINKGLIDE drivetrain and dependable Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for reliable all-weather stopping power.

Specifications

Frameset & Suspension

• Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew quick-release dropout interface.

  • Note: Size XS features a curved top tube for lower standover height and easier mounting.

• Fork Configuration:

  • Size XS: SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel.

     

  • Size S: SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel.

     

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel.

     

Drivetrain & Shifting (Shimano CUES 1x9)

• Shifter: Shimano U4000, 9-speed.

• Front Derailleur: N/A (1x Dedicated single-ring layout).

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000.

• Cassette: Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46T, 9-speed wide-range.

• Chain: Shimano LG500.

• Bottom Bracket: Shimano, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle.

• Pedals: VP-536 nylon platform.

• Crankset Configurations (Shimano CUES U4001, 32T, 52mm chain line):

  • Sizes XS, S, M, ML: 170 mm length.

  • Sizes L, XL, XXL: 175 mm length.

• Max Chainring Limits: 1x configuration: See FAQ | 2x configuration: 36T | 3x configuration: 42T.

Brakes & Rotors

• Brakes: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc system.

• Rotors: Shimano RT26 6-bolt design ([Front] 180 mm on sizes M-XXL / [Rear] 160 mm).

• Rotor Size Limits: Frame maximum capacity is 180mm (Size XXS limits at 160mm). For front fork maximums, cross-reference the fork manufacturer guidelines.

Wheels & Tyres

• Rims: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve layout.

• Front Hub: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100x5 mm.

• Front Skewer: Trek Thru-Skew.

• Rear Hub: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm.

• Rear Skewer: 173x5 mm QR.

• Spokes: 14 g stainless steel, black.

• Tyres (Bontrager Montrose Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi casing):

  • Sizes XS, S: 27.5x2.40".

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: 29x2.40".

• Max Tyre Clearance: Frame limits at 29x2.40" (XXS: 26x2.40" / XS & S: 27.5x2.40"). For front fork clearances, cross-reference the manufacturer guidelines.

Cockpit & Components

• Saddle: Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails.

• Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8".

• Grips: Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on.

• Handlebars (Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm clamp standard):

  • Size XS: 5 mm rise, 690 mm width.

  • Size S: 15 mm rise, 720 mm width.

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: 15 mm rise, 750 mm width.

• Seatpost Configurations (Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm diameter, 12 mm offset):

  • Sizes XS, S, M: 330 mm length.

  • Sizes ML, L, XL, XXL: 400 mm length.

• Stem Geometry by Size (Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm clamp, 7-degree rise):

  • Sizes XS, S: 35 mm length.

  • Sizes M, ML, L: 50 mm length (Blendr compatible).

  • Size XL: 60 mm length (Blendr compatible).

  • Size XXL: 70 mm length (Blendr compatible).

Sizing, Weight & Performance Limits

• Alpha Sizes Available: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL

• Total Bike Weight: 15.10 kg / 33.29 lb (Size Medium configuration setup with factory inner tubes).

• Weight Limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

Please Note: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the specification information, but components are subject to change by the manufacturer at any time without prior notice due to ongoing factory running parts substitutions.