Trek Marlin 4

Marlin 4 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. It features a trail-savvy frame with a suspension fork, 8-speed Shimano ESSA shifting and mounts for a rack and kickstand that make it an ideal choice for trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike.
 
 
*Please note – 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
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 , L , XL
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
 
Wheels
Hub front
Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100x5 mm
Skewer front
116x5mm QR
Hub rear
Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm
Skewer rear
173x5 mm QR
Rim
Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
*Tyre
Size: XS , S
Bontrager Montrose Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40"
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager Montrose Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40"
Max tyre size
Frame: 29x2.40" (XXS: 26x2.40", XS & S: 27.5x2.40"), Fork: See manufacturer
 
Drivetrain
Shifter
Shimano M315, 8-speed
Rear derailleur
Shimano ESSA U2000
*Crank
Size: XS
ProWheel alloy, 30T narrow-wide steel ring, 160 mm length
Size: S , M , ML
ProWheel alloy, 30T narrow-wide steel ring, 170 mm length
Size: L , XL
ProWheel alloy, 30T narrow-wide steel ring, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket
Threaded cartridge
Cassette
Shimano HG300, 11-45, 8-speed
Chain
KMC Z8.3, 8-speed
Pedal
Nylon platform
Max. chainring size
1x: See FAQ, 2x: 36T, 3x: 42T
Components
Saddle
Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
*Seatpost
Size: XS , S , M
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 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
Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on
*Stem
Size: XS , S
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length
Size: M , ML , L
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
Head set
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
*Brake
Size: XS , S
Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Power BH-M286TF hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotor
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Power BH-M286TF hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Tektro, 6-bolt, 180mm
Max rotor size
Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm (XXS: 160mm), Fork: see fork manufacturer
 
Weight
Weight
M - 14.90 kg / 32.85 lbs
 
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.