Trek Marlin 5
Trek Marlin 5 Specifications
Cassette/ Freewheel | Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T |
Front derailleur | Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull |
Bottom bracket | VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge |
Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
Seatpost | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
Grip/Tape | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp |
Stem | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length |
Chain | KMC Z8.3, 8 speed |
rim | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve |
Spokes / Nipples | 14 g stainless steel |
Rear derailleur | Shimano Altus M310 |
Shifters | Shimano Altus M315, 8-speed |
Handle bar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width |
Fork | SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel |
Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR |
Latest On Trek Marlin 5
The evolution of bicycles significantly had a great influence on cycling enthusiasts who prefer to have a versatile bicycle for their daily adventures whether it is on-road or off-the-road. It was post the ’70s, bicycle manufacturers started introducing cycles that were meant for off-roading through a variety of terrain. It is during this period that mountain bikes were introduced to enthusiasts who preferred off-roading bicycles. Later on, a different version of mountain bikes called trail bikes was introduced that had a longer suspension travel than the mountain bikes for better comfort.
Today, there are numerous companies in the country that provide trail bikes that are superior in quality and performance. Each company manufactured trail bicycles that were unique in different ways, however, the basic idea of using high-tech lightweight materials remained the same for all the trail bicycles or bikes. Among the wide variety of trail bike manufacturers, one that stood unique to all others is a bicycle manufacturing company called ‘Trek bikes’.
Trek Bikes are well known in India for manufacturing trail-oriented bicycles that are superior in quality as well as performance. One such bicycle that is the best performer among their wide range of bicycles is the Trek Marlin 5 trail bike. As for the bicycle, The Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy bicycle that has a suspension fork and 2x8 drivetrain best for trail riders. It comes with an Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with internally routed cables and a chainstay disc-brake mount. The bicycle comes at a price of Rs. 48,399 in India and is offered in different paint schemes such as Lithium Grey, Radioactive Red and Volt to Miami Green Fade.