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Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail.
Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail.
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Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2025 in Matte Dnister Black

£558.00 £600.00 7% off
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Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2025 in Matte Dnister Black

Season:2025Sale

Brand:Trek

Code:40773BLK

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.

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.

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.

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 & Benefits:

  • SR Suntour suspension fork:For comfort and control.
  • Hydraulic disc brakes:For reliable stopping in all conditions.
  • Shimano CUES 9 speed gears:Wide range gearing, with the simplicity of a single shifter.
Please Note: Marlin models in XXS and XS frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount.

Full Specification:

  • Frame:Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew
  • Fork:SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
  • Number of Gears:9
  • Gear Shifters:Shimano U4000, 9-speed
  • Chainset:Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160 - 170 mm length
  • Chainrings:30T
  • Rear Cassette:Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9-speed
  • Chain:Shimano LG500
  • Front Derailleur:N/A
  • Rear Derailleur:Shimano CUES U4000
  • Bottom Bracket:Information not available
  • Pedals:VP-536 nylon platform
  • Rims:Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
  • Front Hub:Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
  • Rear Hub:Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
  • Front Tyre:Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, XXS: 26 x 2.35, XS/S: 27.5 x 2.40, M/ML/XL/XXL: 29 x 2.40
  • Rear Tyre:Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, XXS: 26 x 2.35, XS/S: 27.5 x 2.40, M/ML/XL/XXL: 29 x 2.40
  • Brakes:Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc (short reach levers on XXS, XS and S sizes)
  • Handlebars:Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 - 15 mm rise, 690 - 750 mm width
  • Handlebar Grips:Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
  • Headset:Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
  • Stem:Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 35 - 70 mm length
  • Saddle:Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
  • Seatpost:Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 300 - 400mm length
  • Accessories:N/A
  • Weight:M- 15.10 kg / 33.29 lbs (with tubes)
Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.

Sizing Chart for Trek Marlin Gen 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike

The smaller frame sizes (XXS & XS) have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount, so you get a bike perfectly moulded to your size. XXS comes with 26" wheel, XS and S come with 27.5" wheel.
Frame SizeRider Height (cm)Rider Height (')Inseam (cm)Inseam (")
XXS135 - 1454'5" - 4'9"64 - 6825 - 27
XS145 - 1554'9" - 5'1"69 - 7327 - 29
S155 - 1655'1" - 5'5"74 - 7829 - 31
M165 - 1765'5" - 5'9"79 - 8331 - 33
M/L173 - 1805'8" - 5'11"81 - 8632 - 34
L177 - 1885'10" - 6'2"84 - 8934 - 35
XL188 - 1956'2" - 6'5"89 - 9135 - 36
XXL195 - 2036'5" - 6'8"91 - 9736 - 38

Geometry for Trek Marlin

Frame Size Number13.514.515.517.518.519.521.523
Frame Size LetterXXSXSSMMLLXLXXL
Wheel Size26"27.5"27.5"29"29"29"29"29"
A - Seat Tube3234374243.5455054
B - Seat Tube Angle74.0°73.8°73.8°73.4°73.4°73.4°73.4°73.4°
Effective Tube Angle74.0°74.0°74.0°74.0°74.0°74.0°74.0°74.0°
C - Head Tube Length991010.51111.513.515
D - Head Angle66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°
E - Effective Top Tube52.155.157.961.563.164.767.870.7
F - Bottom Bracket Height30.231.331.330.830.830.830.830.8
G - Bottom Bracket Drop3.84.54.566666
H - Chainstay Length43.343.343.343.843.843.843.843.8
I - Offset44.24.24.64.64.64.64.6
J - Trail10.411111111111111
K - Wheelbase106109.2112.1116.3118119.7123126.1
L - Standover6565.869.274.775.977.179.181.6
M - Frame Reach36.53941.54445.54749.552
N - Frame Stack54.456.357.260.961.461.863.765.1

Warranty Information for Trek:

Lifetime warranty on Frame sets (frame and rigid fork), main frame and full suspension swing arms for the lifetime of the original owner, and Bontrager wheels with carbon rims.

2-year warranty on Rear suspension linkage components, including bearings, rocker link and accompanying hardware and components, Bontrager wheels with alloy rims, Paint and transfers.

For full warranty policy please visit trekbikes.com

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  • Will it come with pedals
    Question asked by Lewis on 20/05/2025 19:48:12
    Yes this bike comes with:
    • VP-536 nylon platform
  • Electric Conversion Compatibility.
    Question asked by Neil on 12/10/2024 16:08:30
    In the interests of safety we would only recommend using a dedicated electric bicycle.

    The Marlin is available as an bike:
    https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=marlin%20electric
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