Marlin 5 Women's is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. A front suspension fork with 100 mm of travel, parts designed specifically for women, 21 speeds and mounts for a rack and kickstand make it an ideal choice for new 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 great value on a real mountain bike that can double as a commuter. You also side with women who prefer the fit and feel of a bike with touchpoints designed specifically for them.
The tech you get
A lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with a sloping top tube on smaller sizes (XS and S) for better standover height and more confidence on the trail, plus internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look. Women-Specific Design touchpoints like the saddle, bars and grips, 21 speeds, a wide range of gearing for big hills, hydraulic disc brakes that feel smoother than mechanical disc brakes and a suspension fork with 100 mm of travel.
The final word
A trail-tough mountain bike designed for women. It's built in Trek's MTB heritage, making it more than capable of taking on trail adventures. But it's also versatile, and Marlin 5 Women's is a popular ride on college campuses because the rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorise and haul a load.
Why you'll love it
It's a real mountain bike that's also perfectly suited to daily commutes, rides around campus or just getting from A to B on any surface
Smaller frame sizes (XS and S) have short-reach brake levers that make it easier and more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently
Marlin Women's models in XS and S frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount
Rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
Like every Trek, it's backed by a lifetime warranty
Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. The larger frames (M and ML) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
Frameset
Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
*Fork: Size: XS
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel
Size: S
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Size: M , ML
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Max compatible fork travel: 100mm
Wheels
Front hub: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
Rear hub: Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Rim: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
Spokes: 14 g stainless steel, black
*Tyre: Size: XS , S
Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20"
Size: M , ML
Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"
Size: M , ML
Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.00"
Max tyre size: 29x2.20" (XS & S: 27.5x2.4")
Drivetrain
*Shifter: Size: XS , S , M , ML
Shimano Altus M315, 2-speed
Size: XS , S , M , ML
Shimano Altus M315, 7-speed
Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull
Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY300, long cage, 34T max cog
*Crank: Size: XS , S , M
Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170 mm length
Size: ML , M
Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket: VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
Cassette: Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7-speed
Chain: KMC Z7, 7-speed
Pedal: VP-536 nylon platform
Max. chainring size: 1x: 32T, 3x: 42T
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's
*Seatpost: Size: XS , S , M
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
Size: ML
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Size: M
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length
*Handlebar: Size: XS , S
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width
Size: M , ML
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
*Grips: Size: XS , S , M , ML
Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Size: XS , S , M , ML
Bontrager XR Endurance Comp
*Stem: Size: XS
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length
Size: S , M
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
Size: ML
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Head set: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
*Brake: Size: XS , S
Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short-reach lever
Size: M , ML
Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
Weight
Weight: M - 14.01 kg / 30.88 lbs (with tubes)
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
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Bike and frame weights are based on Trek pre-production painted frames at the time of publication. Weights may vary in final production
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