About the Trek Marlin 6
The Trek Marlin 6 is a quality introductory cross country mountain bike with front suspension and an upgraded 2x8 drivetrain that's light, simple, and easy to use. It's built in Trek's trail heritage, but also equipped with features like mounts for a rack and kickstand that make it a great choice for daily commuters. The heart of Marlin 6 is a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look. It has an efficient 2x8 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes that feel smoother than mechanical disc brakes and a suspension fork with 100 mm of travel and a lockout feature that lets you temporarily lock the suspension for better efficiency while climbing. Performance features like suspension lockout, stronger double-walled rims and hydraulic disc brakes. It's also equipped with rack and kickstand mounts and a wide range of gears. These design details make it a great choice if your mountain bike doubles as your commuter.Key Features
- Alpha Silver Aluminium Frame allows easier handling on the toughest of trails
- SR Suntour XCT 30 Fork is ready to tackle the most demanding trail and enduro rides
- Shimano Altus 16 Speed Drivetrain delivers personalized gear choices that take you as far and wide as you want to go
- Tektro HD-276 Hydraulic Disc Brakes for reliability and consistency you can count on
- Bontrager XR3 27.5/29 x 2.2" Tyres offers Incredible traction and cornering for loose and rocky trails, wet or dry
Bike Sizing
Choosing the bike size depends on the type of bike, your height, your riding style, and your preference. A correct fitting bike will be more comfortable, more efficient and more fun to ride. This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size. It is a guide only and we always recommend visiting one of our stores or contacting one of our experts.
| XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Size (Inch) | 13.5 | 15.5 | 17.5 | 18.5 | 19.5 | 21.5 | 23 |
| Rider Height (cm) | 137-155 | 153-162 | 161-172 | 170-179 | 177-188 | 186-196 | 195-203 |
| Inseam (cm) | 64-73 | 72-76 | 76-81 | 80-84 | 83-88 | 87-92 | 92-95 |
Product code: 915552