2024 Trek Marlin 7 Gen 3 - Keswick
The Marlin 7 is your best friend on the trail and wherever else you roll thanks to its confidence-boosting trail geometry. It finds the perfect balance between price and performance with an upgraded RockShox suspension fork that makes quick work of rocks and bumps in your path and the huge gearing range of a SRAM 12-speed SX Eagle drivetrain.
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IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF...
You want a go-anywhere trail bike that's got upgrades where it matters most, but won't break the bank. You want to build skills on the trail, and need a bike with confidence-inspiring geometry and upgraded components that can keep up with your progress.
THE TECH YOU GET..
A lightweight aluminium frame with modern trail riding geometry and internal routing that keeps cables protected and the bike looking sleek. An upgraded RockShox suspension fork smooths out rowdy trails, 12-speed SRAM SX Eagle shifting and the serious stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes.
THE FINAL WORD.
The Marlin 7 is the go-to trail bike for those wanting to build skills on the singletrack and get the right bang for their buck with upgraded suspension and confidence-inspiring geometry.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
The Marlin Gen 3 gives you serious trail capability with bigger tyre clearance, internal dropper post routing, ThruSkew rear axle and longer, slacker geometry that gives you more stability on steeper trails and at higher speeds
Its upgraded RockShox fork gives you 100 mm of suspension for turning rocks and roots in the trail into smooth-sailing
Rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
Internal routing makes it easy to add a dropper post that lets you lower your saddle on the fly for more confident descending
Marlin models in sizes XXS and XS have a curved top tube and lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount
Please note â spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
FRAMESET
*FRAME
Size: XS
Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew
*FORK
Size: XS , S
RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Size: M , ML , L , XL
RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Max compatible fork travel 120mm, XXS: 80mm
WHEELS
HUB FRONT
Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
HUB REAR
Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Skewer rear 173x5mm QR
RIM
Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve.
*TYRE
Size: XS , S
Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.40"
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.40"
Max tyre size Frame: 29x2.40" (XXS: 26x2.40", XS & S: 27.5x2.40"), Fork: See manufacturer
DRIVETRAIN
SHIFTER
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear derailleur SRAM SX Eagle
*CRANK
Size: XS , S , M
SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline, 170 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL
SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline, 175 mm length.
BOTTOM BRACKET
Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle
CASETTE
SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed.
CHAIN
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
PEDAL
VP-536 nylon platform
Max. chainring size 1x: 34T, 2x: 36/22
COMPONENTS
SADDLE
Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
*SEATPOST
Size: XS , S
TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length
Size: M
TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL
TranzX JD-YSP18, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 470 mm length
*HANDLEBAR
Size: XS
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width
Size: S
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 720 mm width
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
*STEM
Size: XS , S
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 35 mm length
Size: M , ML , L
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
HEAD SEAT
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
BRAKE
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
*BRAKE ROTOR
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm
BRAKE SET
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
ROTOR SIZE
Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm (XXS: 160mm), Fork: see fork manufacturer
WEIGHT
Weight M - 14.85 kg / 32.74 lbs (with TLR sealant, no 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 pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
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