Marlin 6 Women's is a quality introductory women's cross country mountain bike with front suspension, parts designed specifically for women and an upgraded 2x8 drivetrain that's light, simple and easy to use. It's built in Trek's trail heritage, but is also equipped with details like mounts for a rack and kickstand that make it a great choice for daily commuters.
It's right for you if...
You're testing the waters of off-road riding, and want a real mountain bike at great value with a wide range of gears to cover more ground on the road and trail. 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 frame 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. It also has Women-Specific Design touchpoints like the saddle, bars and grips, 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.
The final word
Performance features like suspension lockout, stronger double-walled rims, hydraulic disc brakes and touchpoints designed for women. 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.
Why you'll love it
The 2x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you don’t
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
Frameset
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminium, low standover, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
Fork
SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 51mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Wheels
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
Rims
Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
Tyres
Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed
Front derailleur
Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Rear derailleur
Shimano Altus M310
Crank
Shimano M315, 36/22
Bottom bracket
VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8-speed
Chain
KMC Z8.3, 8-speed
Pedals
VP-536 nylon platform
Components
Saddle
Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's
Seatpost
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Grips
Bontrager XR Endurance Comp
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree
Head set
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
Brake set
Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short-reach lever
Weight
Weight
S - 13.63 kg / 30.05 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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