Trek Marlin 7 Gen 3 - Matte Dark Web/Clear Gloss

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 an upgraded, highly tuneable RockShox Judy Silver air fork to absorb bumps and trail chatter, this premium model features a wide-range 12-speed SRAM NX/SX Eagle drivetrain for crisp shifting through steep terrain, tubeless-ready Maxxis Rekon tyres, and a factory-spec TranzX dropper seatpost for instant on-the-fly saddle adjustments.

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:

  • Sizes XS, S: RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel.

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL: RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel.

Drivetrain & Shifting (SRAM Eagle 1x12)

• Shifter: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed.

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

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed.

• Cassette: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50T, 12-speed wide-range.

• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed.

• Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle.

• Pedals: VP-536 nylon platform.

• Crankset Configurations (SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline):

  • Sizes XS, S, M: 170 mm length.

  • Sizes ML, L, XL: 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-XL / [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 Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole or 32-hole options, 23 mm width, Presta valve layout.

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

• Front Skewer: 116x5mm QR.

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

• Rear Skewer: 173x5 mm QR.

• Tyres (Maxxis Rekon, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi):

  • Sizes XS, S: 27.5" x 2.40".

  • Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 29" x 2.40".

• Included Tubeless Spares: Bontrager TLR rim strip.

• 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: 15 mm rise, 750 mm width.

• Dropper Seatpost Integration (TranzX JD-YSI34, internal routing, 31.6 mm diameter):

  • Sizes XS, S: 100 mm travel, 350 mm length.

  • Size M: 125 mm travel, 405 mm length.

  • Sizes ML, L: 150 mm travel, 456 mm length.

  • Size XL: 170 mm travel, 500 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).

Sizing, Weight & Performance Limits

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

• Total Bike Weight: 14.15 kg / 31.2 lbs (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.