Marlin 6 is a cross country mountain bike built to give you an efficient off-road ride with a suspension fork that locks out, and a simple 1x drivetrain. Its made for mountain biking, but its also equipped with features like rack and kickstand mounts that make it a great choice for adventurous daily commutes.
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.
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.
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.
| Frame |
Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR |
| Fork |
SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5 wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel |
| Wheel Front |
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| Tire |
Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20 |
| Hub Front |
Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
| Hub Rear |
Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
| Rim |
Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve |
| Skewer Rear |
152x5mm QR |
| Shifter |
Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
| Crank |
Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length |
| Bottom Bracket |
Sealed cartridge, 73mm |
| Cassette |
Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed |
| Chain |
KMC X10, 10 speed |
| Pedal |
VP-536 nylon platform |
| Saddle |
Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost |
Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length |
| Handlebar |
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width |
| Stem |
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length |
| Headset |
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8 |
| Grips |
Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |