Marlin 7 is where race-worthy mountain bikes begin. The smooth, lightweight RockShox fork and widest range of gearing in the Marlin family make this model the best choice for new riders who want a cross country hardtail with great parts that will hold its own against our higher-end race bikes.
It's right for you if...
You're new to the trail but have serious single-track aspirations, and want a race-worthy mountain bike with upgrades on the parts that make a big difference in performance, like a higher-quality suspension fork.
The tech you get
The flagship model of the Marlin line-up has a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, a high-quality RockShox fork with a lockout feature and 100 mm of travel, a 2x9 drivetrain, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and a low-profile Shimano Shadow rear derailleur that's designed to avoid snagging on trail debris.
The final word
The RockShox suspension, wide range of gearing, and quality parts make it the best choice in the Marlin line-up for new mountain bikers who know they want a serious bike for their money. It’s fully capable of taking on off-road marathon rides and XC races.
Why you'll love it
All the value, plus all the versatility – it's a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too
It's really fun to ride, and feels like a much more expensive mountain bike
Great suspension at an even better price
The 2x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you don’t
Like every Trek, it's backed by a lifetime warranty
Features
All the value, plus all the versatility – it's a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too
It's really fun to ride, and feels like a much more expensive mountain bike
Great suspension at an even better price
The 2x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you don’t
Like every Trek, it's backed by a lifetime warranty
Description
Weight: 14.08 kg / 31.05 lbs (with tubes)
Frameset
Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
Fork: RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
Front suspension: RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
Wheels
Front Hub: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
Rims: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve
Tires: Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"
Drivetrain
Shifters: Shimano Altus M2010, 9 speed
Front derailleur: Shimano Altus M2020, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow design, long cage
Crank: Shimano MT101, 36/22
Bottom bracket: VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Cassette: Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9 speed
Chain: KMC X9, 9 speed
Pedals: VP-536 nylon platform
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Stem: Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
Brakeset: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Buy Trek Marlin 7 2020 Hardtail Mountain Bike online