Trek Marlin 5 Mountain Bike Flash Sale

Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. It features a trail-savvy frame with a suspension fork, 9-speed Shimano CUES shifting and mounts for a rack and kickstand that make it an ideal choice for trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike.

It's right for you if... - You're new to the trail and you’re looking for a real mountain bike that doubles as a commuter – and you want it all at an exceptional value.

The tech you get - A lightweight aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, an upgraded 9-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain, a wide range of gearing so you always have the right gear for your terrain, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a terrain-smoothing suspension fork with a lockout.

Versatility - The Marlin 5 is a great ride for all your adventures. It's also versatile and a popular ride on college campuses because the rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorise and haul a load.

Key Features

• The Marlin Gen 3 gives you serious trail capability, with big tyre clearance and slack, confidence-boosting geometry that keeps you stable from singletrack to city
• Rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
• Its ThruSkew system is safer, simpler and stronger, plus it makes removing the rear wheel easy for flat fixes in a hurry
• Internal routing makes it easy to add a dropper post that lets you lower your saddle on the fly for more confident descending
• Marlin models in sizes XXS and XS have a curved top tube and lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount

Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew (curved top tube on XXS, XS and S)
• Fork: SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel (80mm on size XS)

Wheels

• Rims: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
• Tyres: Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40 (XXS: 26x2.35, XS & S: 27.5x2.40)

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170 mm length
• Shifters: Shimano U4000, 9-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000
• Chain: Shimano LG500
• Cassette: Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9-speed

Components

• Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width (720mm on S, 690mm on XS & XXS)
• Stem: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree
• Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
• Brakes: Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
• Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset

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