Marlin Frameset is a lightweight, versatile mountain bike frame great for building up as a fast cross country race bike or a rugged flat bar commuter. Its made of strong Alpha Silver Aluminum and is quick and capable on pavement, gravel, and singletrack alike.
- All the value, plus all the versatility—its a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too
- Its really fun to ride, and feels like a much more expensive mountain bike
- Internal cable routing extends the life of your cables and adds to the bikes sleek look
- Like every model in the Marlin family, its backed by Treks lifetime warranty
Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frame sizes have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.
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Fit for every rider
Marlin comes in seven frame sizes to suit riders of any height, and Smart Wheel Size ensures you’re on the fastest wheel that fits. The smallest sizes even come with short-reach brake levers and narrower handlebars that give smaller riders better comfort and control.
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High tech, high value
Marlin looks and feels great. It’s packed with features usually found only on more expensive bikes, like a stylish frame with internal shift cable and brake hose routing, which can help your cables last longer by protecting them from the elements.
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Frame |
Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR |
Seat Collar |
Bolt-on, 36.4mm |
Headset |
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8 |
Geometry Chart
B B Drop |
5.8 |
B B Height |
29.2 |
Chainstay Length |
43.8 |
Eff Seat Tube Angle |
73.5° |
Eff Top Tube |
54.4 |
Frame Reach |
37.6 |
Frame Size Letter |
XS |
Frame Size Number |
13.5" |
Frame Stack |
56.5 |
Head Angle |
69.3° |
Head Tube Length |
9 |
Offset |
4.2 |
Seat Tube |
34.3 |
Seat Tube Angle |
73.5° |
Standover |
65.8 |
Trail |
8.8 |
Wheelbase |
104.9 |
Wheel Size |
27.5" |
B B Drop |
4.8 |
B B Height |
30.2 |
Chainstay Length |
43.8 |
Eff Seat Tube Angle |
73.5° |
Eff Top Tube |
55.5 |
Frame Reach |
38.5 |
Frame Size Letter |
S |
Frame Size Number |
15.5" |
Frame Stack |
57.4 |
Head Angle |
69.3° |
Head Tube Length |
9 |
Offset |
4.2 |
Seat Tube |
36.8 |
Seat Tube Angle |
73.5° |
Standover |
68.6 |
Trail |
8.8 |
Wheelbase |
106.6 |
Wheel Size |
27.5" |
B B Drop |
5.8 |
B B Height |
31 |
Chainstay Length |
43.8 |
Eff Seat Tube Angle |
73.0° |
Eff Top Tube |
61.8 |
Frame Reach |
43.4 |
Frame Size Letter |
ML |
Frame Size Number |
18.5" |
Frame Stack |
60.2 |
Head Angle |
69.5° |
Head Tube Length |
9 |
Offset |
4.2 |
Seat Tube |
44.4 |
Seat Tube Angle |
71.9° |
Standover |
75.8 |
Trail |
9.3 |
Wheelbase |
111.6 |
Wheel Size |
29" |