Trek Marlin 6

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Trek Marlin 6

2015/2016

$609.99

When a bike this fun comes along, you jump on it. Trek’s Marlin 6 makes entry level fast and fun with a playful aluminum frame and size-appropriate wheels. Up front, the suspension fork gives you 100mm of travel, it laughs at trail obstacles and keeps you out of trouble. Then, add the 24-speed Shimano drivetrain, a host of reliable Bontrager parts and powerful Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and you’re in for years of riding. You may want to call in sick tomorrow, the trail is calling.

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    Specification Description Frame Trek Alpha Silver butted-aluminum, G2 Geometry Fork SR Suntour XCT, 100mm-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 Altus Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus Rear Cogs Shimano, 8-speed: 11-34 Shifters Shimano Altus EF51 Handlebars Bontrager riser Tape/Grips Bontrager Satellite Plus Stem Bontrager Brake Levers Tektro Brakes Tektro M290 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 Trek Black/Lime Green / 13.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795903 806596 Trek Black/Lime Green / 15.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795910 806597 MAR32184633N Trek Black/Lime Green / 17.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795927 806598 MAR30190121N Trek Black/Lime Green / 18.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795934 806599 MAR30413673N Trek Black/Lime Green / 19.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795941 806600 MAR30514543N Trek Black/Lime Green / 21.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795958 806601 MAR30349688N Trek Black/Lime Green / 23-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795965 806602 Trek White/Viper Red / 13.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795972 806610 Trek White/Viper Red / 15.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00768682795989 806611 Trek White/Viper Red / 17.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682795996 806612 Trek White/Viper Red / 18.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682796009 806613 Trek White/Viper Red / 19.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682796016 806614 Trek White/Viper Red / 21.5-inch (29 wheels) 00768682796023 806615 Trek White/Viper Red / 23-inch (29 wheels) 00768682796030 806616 Firebrand / 13.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00601479296262 519020 Firebrand / 15.5-inch (27.5 wheels) 00601479296279 519021 MAR23768618D Firebrand / 17.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479296293 519023 MAR21253020D Firebrand / 18.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479296309 519024 MAR21867401D Firebrand / 19.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479296316 519025 MAR21374166D Firebrand / 21.5-inch (29 wheels) 00601479296323 519026 MAR21523691D Firebrand / 23-inch (29 wheels) 00601479296538 519187 MAR20889313D

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    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    Pros

    • Comfortable (7)
    • Durable (6)
    • Lightweight (5)
    • Stylish (5)
    • Fast (2)

    Cons

    • Deraileur (3)
    • Seat (3)
    • Cold
    • Disc caliper
    • Flimsy

    Best Uses

    • Mountaineering (4)
    • Trails (2)
    • Commuter
    • Commuting
    • Cross country

    Reviewed by 12 customers

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    Pros

    • Durable
    • Comfortable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments:

    I ride on mountain bike trails and forest service roads in Dupont state park and in Bent Creek NC. The bike Shifts good,brakes well with no noise.No problems so far not even a flat. I think this bike is a good value.

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    Pros

    • Stylish
    • Warm
    • Durable
    • Comfortable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting

    Comments:

    I use this bike for commuting and casual rides. I needed a bike that could handle all 248 lbs.

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    Pros

    • Universal
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Seat Saddle

    Best Uses

    • Urban
    • Mountaineering
    • Cross Country
    • Commuter
    • Trails

    Comments:

    Bought this bike couple weeks ago from Fresh Air Experience. Greg was amazing helping me out. Had the bike looked over, lubed and adjusted before I left. Rode alot when I was younger, getting back into it in my forties to get much needed exercise to lose weight and be active. Everything works as it should. The Trek bike performed extremely well with my extra pounds. Only issue was the seat was to narrow and stiff for my bone structure. I swapped it out after my 2nd ride for a; Serfas Road/MTB RX-921V. And this saddle combination and bike is amazing! I’ve been riding everyday since it was brought home.

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Tires
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Flimsy
    • Deraileur
    • Disc Caliper
    • Forks
    • Unreliable

    Best Uses

    • Flat Trails
    • Road

    Comments:

    Have had this bike for 2 months, fine for the first but now the problems start. Was riding road one day and the front tire decided to wobble loose. Also riding regular road, and using my front brake nicely and not harsh, the front caliper warped and not looking forward to replacing. This bike is overpriced, the shifting is horrible, the only reason it’s so much is for the hydraulics, so just get the Marlin model before this for the same bike but with cable brakes if you’re new and don’t ride hard.

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    Pros

    • Stylish
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Deraileur
    • Seat

    Best Uses

    • Mountaineering

    Comments:

    Such a smooth ride, ridden on roads and trails. Shifting from 1st to 2nd in the front setup takes about 5 seconds which is a huge downside. Seat kills, but ohterwise everything is a plus to this bike, love it and suggest it for many newbies or even experienced.

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Durable
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Seat

    Best Uses

    • Greenway
    • Mountaineering

    Comments:

    First time mountain trail rider – the seat had to go – replaced with a gel, although on a trail I am not on my seat much. Feel confident on this bike, love the 29″ wheels which seem to ride over roots with ease, hadn grips are big and comfortable. The number of gears is overkill for this bike. I wish the forks locked out for pavement rides.

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Stylish
    • Nice 185″ Geometry

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Xc

    Comments:

    (Never drove the bike with the original equipment) Upgraded this bike with a Shimano Deore Hollowtech 48t crankset, Shimano Deore derailleurs, Sram chain, black Welgo magnesium pedals with nylon toe clips and created an excellent XC mountain bike. Purchased the black with green version, and have driven it quite comfortably for various 40-60 mile treks. After a single 7 hour trip, my opinion is that the bike performed very well. Rolls very good, has nice geometry for the 18.5″ version. The slight size difference for the 29er Marlin seems to have been well engineered. Excellent value for someone wishing to build a custom bike.

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    Pros

    • Durable

    Cons

    • Cold

    Best Uses

    • On Trailway

    Comments:

    i had an small in size 13.5′ with 27.5 tire, i was wishing i can get the 29′ . needed the better seat and 175mm crand arm (mine 170mm) needed bigger changeling gears and better paddle. bottom line with the same pricy$ i have a lot of other choice and better bikes for the money

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    Pros

    • Breaks
    • Light-ish
    • Fast

    Cons

    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Single Tracks

    Comments:

    Over all good bike. Took to elm creek today for its first ride on a trail and it held up quit well and road fast the only down side was that the shifter was supperrr stickey and would drop really hard once it did shift it also was sorta hard to get comfortable on but other than that it worked really well

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    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Trails

    Comments:

    Needed an upgrade, bought this at the Ellicott City store. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all my questions. I tested this and a comparable Scott. Both were nice. This frame just fit me better. I did change the grips and added some toe clip pedals. Other than that, it was great through the trails. Loved the larger 29″ wheels which does make it easier to roll over rocks/sticks/logs especially on the uphill portions. The front shock has a lot of travel. The bike is light. I am not a fan of the seat. Then again, I don’t think I like any of them that come stock. I changed out the one on my old bike as well, and I’ll be changing this one too. However, I haven’t been riding much, so it may be something I could get used to. Other than that, I can say that 24 gears is an overkill. I was able to get there on the road, but honestly didn’t need it, and can’t imagine when I would use it unless you’re going downhill as it’s so high, you would need some strong legs to get to it on the flats, and I can’t imagine it would be possible on any trail.

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