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Marlin 6 - Gen 3 (2026)

Description

The Marlin 6 is the perfect ride for progressing your skills on the trails. Its updated slacker frame geometry makes it easier to control on descents while the suspension fork takes the edge off bumpy trails. Integrated rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to add accessories to this versatile steed.

SPECIFICATION

*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
*Frame	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew
*Fork	Size: XS , S RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel. Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Wheels
Hub front	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100 mm
Hub rear	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm
Skewer rear	173x5 mm QR
*Rim	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
*Tyre	Size: XS , S: Maxxis IKON, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.35'' Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL: Maxxis Rekon Race, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.35"
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Drivetrain
Shifter	Shimano U6000, 10-speed
Rear derailleur	Shimano CUES U6000 GS
*Crank	Size: XS , S , M , ML: Shimano U4000, 30T chainring, 170 mm length Size: L , XL , XXL: Shimano U4000, 30T chainring, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket	Shimano, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle
Cassette	Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10-speed
Chain	Shimano LG500
Pedal	VP-536 nylon platform
Components
Saddle	Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
*Seatpost	Size: XS , S TranzX JD-YSI34, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 350 mm length Size: M TranzX JD-YSI34, 125 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 405 mm length Size: ML , L , XL TranzX JD-YSI34, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 456 mm length Size: XXL TranzX JD-YSI34, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 500 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 , XXL 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 Size: XXL Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Head set	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
Brake	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 160 mm Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Brake Set	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Weight
Weight	M - 15.00 kg / 33.07 lbs
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

Marlin 6 - Gen 3 (2026)

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