Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3
$599.00
The Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 is an aluminum cross-country mountain bike with an Alpha Silver Aluminum frame, RockShox Judy 100mm fork, Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready rims, Bontrager Montrose Comp tires, TranzX dropper post, and Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes.
Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 Overview
The Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 is an aluminum cross-country mountain bike built with an Alpha Silver Aluminum frame, RockShox Judy fork, and Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain. The frame uses internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, and 135x5mm ThruSkew spacing.
Front suspension comes from a RockShox Judy fork with coil spring, preload adjustment, TurnKey lockout, and 100mm travel. Sizes XS and S use a 42mm offset fork for 27.5-inch wheels, while sizes M, ML, L, and XL use a 46mm offset fork for 29-inch wheels.
The drivetrain combines a Shimano U6000 10-speed shifter, Shimano CUES U6000 GS rear derailleur, Shimano CUES LG300 LINKGLIDE 11-48T 10-speed cassette, and Shimano LG500 chain. The Shimano U4000 crankset uses a 30T chainring, with 170mm crank length on sizes XS, S, M, and ML, and 175mm crank length on sizes L and XL.
The wheel setup uses Formula alloy hubs with Bontrager Kovee double-wall Tubeless Ready rims. Tire sizing is size specific, with Bontrager Montrose Comp 27.5×2.40” tires on XS and S, and Bontrager Montrose Comp 29×2.40” tires on M, ML, L, and XL. The tires use wire beads and 30 tpi construction.
Braking is handled by Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano RT26 6-bolt rotors. Finishing parts include a Bontrager Verse Short saddle with stainless steel rails, TranzX JD-YSI34 internal dropper seatpost, Bontrager alloy handlebar, Trek Line Comp lock-on grips, Bontrager Comp stem, and VP-536 nylon platform pedals.
Key Features of Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3
- Alpha Silver Aluminum frame includes internal derailleur and dropper post routing, plus rack and kickstand mount.
- RockShox Judy fork uses a coil spring, preload adjustment, TurnKey lockout, and 100mm travel.
- Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain pairs a Shimano U6000 shifter with a Shimano CUES U6000 GS rear derailleur.
- Shimano CUES LG300 LINKGLIDE 11-48T cassette gives the drivetrain a wide 10-speed gear range.
- Bontrager Kovee double-wall rims use Tubeless Ready construction and Presta valves.
- Bontrager Montrose Comp tires use wire beads and 30 tpi construction.
- TranzX JD-YSI34 dropper seatpost uses internal routing and size-specific travel.
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes are paired with Shimano RT26 6-bolt rotors.
Ride Use
This bike fits the cross-country mountain bike category, with an Alpha Silver Aluminum frame, RockShox Judy 100mm fork, Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain, and Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready rims. The Bontrager Montrose Comp tires, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and TranzX dropper seatpost support XC riding with practical off-road control features.
Why Choose This Bike
Choose this bike for a cross-country mountain bike build centered on an Alpha Silver Aluminum frame, RockShox Judy 100mm fork, Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain, and Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes. It also includes Formula alloy hubs, Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready rims, Bontrager Montrose Comp tires, a TranzX internal dropper seatpost, Bontrager alloy cockpit parts, and VP-536 nylon platform pedals. It comes in Matte Lichen, Gloss Lavender Haze, and Lava, with a size M weight of 15.00 kg / 33.07 lbs.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Marlin 6 Gen 3 |
| Bike Type | Cross Country Mountain Bike |
| Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew. Size XS uses a curved top tube. |
| Fork | RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 100mm QR, 100mm travel. Sizes XS and S use 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel. Sizes M, ML, L, and XL use 46mm offset for 29'' wheel. |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm |
| Front Skewer | 116x5mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm |
| Rear Skewer | 173x5mm QR |
| Rim | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 23mm width, Presta valve. 28-hole on XS, S, M, ML, L, XL; 32-hole on M, ML, L, XL. |
| Tire | Bontrager Montrose Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi. Sizes XS and S use 27.5x2.40''. Sizes M, ML, L, and XL use 29x2.40''. |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Shifter | Shimano U6000, 10 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Crankset | Shimano U4000, 30T chainring. 170mm length on XS, S, M, ML; 175mm length on L, XL. |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10 speed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSI34, internal routing, 31.6mm. 100mm travel and 350mm length on XS, S; 125mm travel and 405mm length on M; 150mm travel and 456mm length on ML, L, XL. |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm. Size XS: 5mm rise, 690mm width. Size S: 15mm rise, 720mm width. Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 15mm rise, 750mm width. |
| Grips | Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree. 35mm length on XS, S; 50mm length on M, ML, L; 60mm length on XL. |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 160mm on XS, S, M, ML, L, XL; Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 180mm on M, ML, L, XL. |
| Brake Set | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| Weight | M - 15.00 kg / 33.07 lbs |
| Weight Limit | Maximum total weight limit: 300 pounds / 136 kg, combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo |
| Color | Matte Lichen, Gloss Lavender Haze, Lava |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner. Other parts are covered under Trek’s limited warranty. |
FAQ's Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3
What frame does the Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 use?
This bike uses an Alpha Silver Aluminum frame with internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, and 135x5mm ThruSkew. Size XS uses a curved top tube, while sizes S through XL use the standard Alpha Silver Aluminum frame layout.
What drivetrain is on the Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3?
The bike uses a Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain. It includes a Shimano U6000 shifter, Shimano CUES U6000 GS rear derailleur, Shimano CUES LG300 LINKGLIDE 11-48T cassette, Shimano LG500 chain, and Shimano U4000 crankset with a 30T chainring.
What wheels and tires come on the Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3?
The bike uses Formula alloy hubs with Bontrager Kovee double-wall Tubeless Ready rims. Sizes XS and S use Bontrager Montrose Comp 27.5x2.40'' tires, while sizes M, ML, L, and XL use Bontrager Montrose Comp 29x2.40'' tires.
What is the weight of the Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3?
The size M weight is 15.00 kg / 33.07 lbs. The maximum total weight limit is 300 pounds / 136 kg, including the bicycle, rider, and cargo.
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