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Trek Marlin 5
2015/2016
$499.99
Fishing for a great trail ride is easy with Trek’s Marlin. Its super-light aluminum frame features the perfect geometry for its size wheels for superior cornering, climbing and descending. Adding to those attributes is a set of go-fast knobbies and a 75mm-travel fork that smooths the trail and steers you through the roughest terrain. Plus, component highlights include a 21-speed Shimano drivetrain, a host of reliable Bontrager parts and mechanical disc brakes that give you stopping power in all conditions.
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Specification Description Frame Trek Alpha Silver butted-aluminum, G2 Geometry Fork SR Suntour M-3030, 75mm-travel Rims/Wheels Bontrager AT-550 Hubs Formula Tires 29: Bontrager XR1, 29 x 2.2/2.0; 27.5: XR2, 27.5 x 2.2 Crankset Shimano Chainrings 42/34/24 Front Derailleur Shimano Tourney Rear Derailleur Shimano Tourney Rear Cogs Shimano, 7-speed: 12-32 Shifters Shimano Altus EF51 Handlebars Bontrager riser Tape/Grips Bontrager Satellite Stem Bontrager Brake Levers Shimano Brakes Mechanical disc Pedals Wellgo nylon platform Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1 Seatpost Bontrager SSR * Subject to change without notice.
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Option Barcode Manufacturer’s Part Number Store SKU Radioactive Yellow/Trek Black/Trek Cyan / 13.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795835 806582 Radioactive Yellow/Trek Black/Trek Cyan / 15.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795842 806583 Radioactive Yellow/Trek Black/Trek Cyan / 17.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795859 806584 Radioactive Yellow/Trek Black/Trek Cyan / 18.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795866 806585 Radioactive Yellow/Trek Black/Trek Cyan / 19.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795873 806586 Radioactive Yellow/Trek Black/Trek Cyan / 21.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795880 806587 Radioactive Yellow/Trek Black/Trek Cyan / 23-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795897 806588 Matte Dnister Black/Rhymes with Orange/Viper Red / 13.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795767 806568 Matte Dnister Black/Rhymes with Orange/Viper Red / 15.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795774 806569 MAR51185441D Matte Dnister Black/Rhymes with Orange/Viper Red / 17.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795781 806570 MAR49691993D Matte Dnister Black/Rhymes with Orange/Viper Red / 18.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795798 806571 MAR49684594D Matte Dnister Black/Rhymes with Orange/Viper Red / 19.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795804 806572 MAR49372511D Matte Dnister Black/Rhymes with Orange/Viper Red / 21.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795811 806573 MAR49911725D Matte Dnister Black/Rhymes with Orange/Viper Red / 23-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795828 806574 MAR48264467D Matte Viper Red / 13.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00601479301638 518999 Matte Viper Red / 15.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00601479301645 519000 MAR27252619D Matte Viper Red / 17.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479301669 519002 MAR25620019D Matte Viper Red / 18.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479301676 519003 MAR25803233D Matte Viper Red / 19.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479301683 519004 MAR25502996D Matte Viper Red / 21.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479301690 519005 MAR25312154D Matte Viper Red / 23-inch (29 wheels) 00601479301843 519194 -
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Pros
- Stylish (9)
- Lightweight (7)
- Durable (5)
- Comfortable (4)
- Fast (2)
Cons
- Brakes (2)
- Built cheap
- Flimsy
- Forks
- Front fork
Best Uses
- Mountaineering (5)
- Comfort (2)
- Commute
- Commuting
- Exercise
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Pros
- Stylish
Cons
- Forks
- Brakes
- Wheels
Best Uses
- Not Much
Comments:
This is the worst bike I have ever owned. The AT-550 wheels are terrible. I’ve had to have the LBS true them and now I have a broken spoke. These are single walled rims on a mountain bike. Why??? Also, the forks stink as well. I guess I’m going to need to do something about these rims to even think about riding it. Not happy. 🙁
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- No
Pros
- Stylish
- Lightweight
- Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
- Comfort
Comments:
I’m using this bike over 1,5 years. I’m really glad I have it!
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- No
Pros
- Rides Smooth
- Cool
- Lightweight
- Stylish
- Red
- Disc Brakes
Cons
- Matte Finish Scratches
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Trail Rides
Comments:
I love this bike for riding around campus and exploring some trails in Marquette or SE Michigan. Cool color and looks so nice! The color is great but is easy to scratch. Great bike for the price though!
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- No
Pros
- Stylish
Cons
- Built Cheap
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Comfort
Comments:
I sold it after 1 trip out with it. Never again will I buy a Trek mountain bike.
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- No
Pros
- Drive Train
Cons
- Brakes
Best Uses
- Mountaineering
- Short Commutes
Comments:
I have had this bike a year now. I am a larger guy 6’2″ and 250lbs. I bought this bike and started biking 5 miles to and from work and riding it off road on the weekends. The brakes have not been able to stop me twice when going down some steeper inclines in town. I replaced the brake pads but with no fix. I ended up upgrading to hydraulic brakes which also required a shifter change but over all I do like the bike. I would recommend this bike with the stipulation that if you are a bigger guy please consider upgrading the brakes first with something with bigger brake pads. It is not any fun flying out in traffic. Trek customer service has been awesome.
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- No
Pros
- Nimble
- Stylish
- Fast
Cons
- Front Fork
Best Uses
- Exercise
- Commute
- Trails
- Mountain
Comments:
I use this bike daily for a 15 mile pick me up in the mornings. For the price I received much more than I expected. It rides and shifts super smooth, small to medium bumps may as well not exist. My one real issue is it seems the front fork is a little soft. Other than that I couldn’t be happier!
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- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountaineering
Comments:
My main use for this bike is recreation and exercise. Very stylish, great suspension, smooth ride The only slightly bad thing about the bike is the uncomfortable seat, but you will get used to it after a few rides and padded shorts/pants help a lot. Overall great bike, would recommend to anyone wanting to get into cycling
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Pros
- Durable
- Stylish
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountaineering
Comments:
I do not even know where to start! For the price you get a great bike that isn’t as heavy as other bikes in this price range. I had a Specialized Myka before and absolutely hated it! I am so in love with this Trek. It handles very well on the trails and is a fast bike.
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Pros
- Fast
- Stylish
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Urban
- Trail
- Street
Comments:
Ride at will! I rode this beauty back from the shop and enjoyed every minute of it. Maiden voyage was 15 miles, and this rig rolls! Light, FAST, and Durable. Very well made. This Trek ate everything I could throw at it including curbs and drop offs. This is a great entry 29er you can modify as your skills progress. Part of the fun is adding components and optimizing it for you. That said, this bike is good to go as is. I agree that it could use double walled rims, but bang for buck, this is it. Very smooth ride, good feedback, and G2 geometry handles like a dream. Double thumbs up! One for the bike and one for the guys at Cyclists Choice Gulfport, MS.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packs Well
- Durable
Cons
- Needs Double Walled Rims
Best Uses
- Mountaineering
- Ride Hard Moutain
- Mountain Ride
Comments:
When we ride we ride hard. the first trip on this bike was 26.8 miles one way. That day a 53.6 miles round trip handled well. Sturdy Light weight. Runs great, whole lot bike for the price. Since then put clip in peddles on makes it even better still getting the hang of those. The First little trip I Knocked 18 seconds off my usual time. 3.3miles
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