Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2025 in Matte Dnister Black

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, 135×5 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, 5×100 mm QR
• Rear Hub:Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135×5 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)