Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 - Purple - XS

The Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, both on and off the trail. It features a trail-savvy aluminum frame equipped with a smooth suspension fork, modern 9-speed Shimano CUES shifting, and integrated structural mounts for a rear rack and kickstand. This makes it an ideal choice for trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable daily commuter with the rugged dependability of a real mountain bike.

Specifications

Frameset & Suspension

• Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mounts, 135x5mm ThruSkew quick-release axle dropouts.

  • Note: Sizes XXS and XS feature a curved top tube for lower standover height and easier mounting.

• Fork Configuration:

  • Size XXS: SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, hydraulic lockout, preload adjustment, 100mm QR axle, 100mm travel (26" wheel layout).

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

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

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100mm QR axle, 100mm 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: VP BC73, 73mm shell, threaded cartridge

• Pedals: VP-536 nylon low-profile platform pedals

• Crankset Configurations (Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring):

  • Sizes XXS, XS: 160 mm length

  • Sizes S, M, ML: 170 mm length

  • Sizes L, XL, XXL: 175 mm length

• Max Chainring Limits: 2x configuration: 36T | 3x configuration: 42T (For 1x constraints, cross-reference our store FAQ)

Brakes & Rotors

• Brake Rotors: Tektro 6-bolt design, 160mm (Front and Rear standard)

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

• Hydraulic Brake Set Integration:

  • Sizes XXS, XS, S: Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc brakes (short-reach levers optimized for smaller hands)

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: Tektro HD-M275 standard hydraulic disc brakes

Wheels & Tyres

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

• Front Hub: Formula DC-20, alloy shell, 6-bolt rotor interface, 100x5 mm axle dropouts

• Rear Hub: Formula DC-22, alloy shell, 6-bolt rotor interface, Shimano 8/9/10-speed freehub mechanism, 135x5 mm QR axle

• Rear Skewer: 173x5 mm heavy-duty quick-release

• Spokes: 14 g stainless steel, black finish

• Tyres (Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi casing):

  • Size XXS: 26" x 2.35"

  • Sizes XS, S: 27.5" x 2.40"

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL, XXL: 29" x 2.40"

• Max Tyre Clearance: Frame limits at 2.40" width across all matching wheel standard choices (XXS: 26x2.40" / XS & S: 27.5x2.40" / Medium through XXL: 29x2.40")

Cockpit & Components

• Saddle: Bontrager Verse Short, structural stainless steel rails

• Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" threadless profile

• Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, secure nylon lock-on ring

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

  • Sizes XXS, 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):

  • Size XXS: 300 mm profile length

  • Sizes XS, S, M: 330 mm profile length

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

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

  • Sizes XXS, XS, S: 35 mm length (31.8 mm clamp)

  • Sizes M, ML, L: 50 mm length (Blendr integrated accessory mount compatible)

  • Size XL: 60 mm length (Blendr integrated accessory mount compatible)

  • Size XXL: 70 mm length (Blendr integrated accessory mount compatible)

Sizing, Weight & Performance Limits

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

• Total Bike Weight: 15.10 kg / 33.29 lbs (Size Medium configuration setup with standard inner tubes)

• Weight Limit: Maximum total weight safety ceiling of 136 kg / 300 lbs (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and loaded frame cargo)

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 notice due to ongoing factory running parts substitutions.