Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 27.5 Bike (2026)

2026 Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 27.5 Mountain Bike in Red. Trek Reference: 5293990

The Marlin 6 is the ideal bike for improving your trail skills. The slacker frame geometry makes it easier to control descents, while the revised suspension fork absorbs trail bumps. Integrated rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to add accessories.

Frameset

• Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminum, bent top tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mounts, and 135x5mm ThruSkew thru-axle
• Fork: RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5" wheels, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

Wheels

• Front Hub: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
• Rear Hub: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
• Rim: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, Schrader valve
• Spokes: 14g stainless steel, black
• Clincher: Bontrager Montrose Comp, wire bead, 30tpi, 27.5x2.40"
• Max. Deck: Frame: 27.5x2.40"; Fork: See manufacturer

Transmission

• Shift lever: Shimano U4000, 9 speeds
• Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000
• Bottom bracket: Shimano CUES U4001, 32T, 52mm chainline, 170mm length
• Bottom bracket: Shimano, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm axle
• Cassette: Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
• Chain: Shimano LG500
• Pedal: Nylon platform VP-536
• Maximum Chainring Size: See FAQ

Components

• Saddle: Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
• Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
• Handlebar: Bontrager aluminum, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width
• Grips: Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on
• Stem: Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7-degree, 35mm length
• Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
• Brakeset: Shimano hydraulic disc MT200
• Brake Disc: Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 160 mm
• Disc Size: Maximum brake disc sizes - Frame: 180 mm, Fork: see manufacturer

Weight

• Weight: M - 15.10 kg / 33.29 lbs (with tubes)
• Weight Limit: This bike has a maximum weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 136 kg.