Trek
Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 Mountain Bike - ML - Red
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Overview
The Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 is a versatile hardtail for first trail rides, paved paths, and everyday travel. Its Alpha Silver Aluminum frame pairs a lockout suspension fork with a broad 2x8 Shimano drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, while rack and kickstand mounts make it practical beyond the trail.
- Alpha Silver Aluminum frame with internal cable routing for a clean, protected setup
- SR Suntour XCT 30 fork with hydraulic lockout and 100 mm of travel on the ML frame
- Shimano 2x8 drivetrain supplies 16 gears for climbs, flats, and everyday routes
- Tektro hydraulic disc brakes deliver controlled stopping in changing conditions
- Size-matched wheels and cockpit parts help the family fit a broad range of riders
- Rack and kickstand mounts support commuting, errands, and recreational use
In-store pickup: Submit an order request online and our team will confirm availability. Trek bicycles are assembled, inspected, adjusted, and fine-tuned by Uncle Bill's before in-store handover.
Details
- Frame Size
- ML
- Collection
- Marlin
- Product Type
- Mountain Bike
- Model
- Marlin 5 Gen 2
- Colour
- Red
- Wheel Size
- 29 in
- Gender
- Men
- Material / Finish
- Alpha Silver Aluminum
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mounts, 135x5 mm quick release
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset, 100 mm quick release, 100 mm travel
Wheels and tyres
- Hubs
- Formula DC-20 alloy front and Formula DC-22 alloy rear, 6-bolt disc
- Rims
- Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
- Tyres
- Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20 in
- Maximum tyre size
- Frame: 29x2.20 in on M and larger; fork limit follows the fork manufacturer's guidance
Drivetrain
- Shifters
- Shimano M315, 2-speed left and 8-speed right
- Derailleurs
- Shimano Altus M315 front and Shimano Altus M310 rear
- Cassette
- Shimano HG200, 12-32, 8-speed
- Crankset
- Shimano M315, 36/22T, 175 mm
- Chain
- KMC Z8.3, 8-speed
Brakes and contact points
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc with 160 mm rotors
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
- Seatpost
- Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Weight and capacity
- Published weight
- 13.97 kg / 30.81 lb in size M
- Maximum total weight
- 136 kg / 300 lb combined bicycle, rider, and cargo
Sizing & fit
Use rider height and inseam as starting points when choosing a frame. Riders near the overlap between two sizes may be comfortable on either, depending on proportions and riding preference. Visit Uncle Bill's if you would like help comparing sizes.
| Frame size | Recommended rider height | Inseam | Wheel size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS | 135-145 cm / 4 ft 5 in-4 ft 9 in | 64-68 cm / 25-27 in | 26 in |
| XS | 145-155 cm / 4 ft 9 in-5 ft 1 in | 69-73 cm / 27-29 in | 27.5 in |
| S | 155-165 cm / 5 ft 1 in-5 ft 5 in | 74-78 cm / 29-31 in | 27.5 in |
| M | 165-177 cm / 5 ft 5 in-5 ft 10 in | 79-83 cm / 31-33 in | 29 in |
| ML | 173-180 cm / 5 ft 8 in-5 ft 11 in | 81-86 cm / 32-34 in | 29 in |
| L | 177-188 cm / 5 ft 10 in-6 ft 2 in | 84-89 cm / 33-35 in | 29 in |
| XL | 188-195 cm / 6 ft 2 in-6 ft 5 in | 89-91 cm / 35-36 in | 29 in |
| 2XL | 195-203 cm / 6 ft 5 in-6 ft 8 in | 91-97 cm / 36-38 in | 29 in |