It's right for you if...
You're new to the trail but have serious singletrack aspirations, and want a race-worthy mountain bike with upgrades on the parts that make a big difference in performance, like a higher quality suspension fork and a wide-range 1x drivetrain.
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The tech you get
A light frame with internal shift cable and brake hose cable routing, a smoother-feeling RockShox Judy fork with a lockout, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and a simple 1x drivetrain that ditches the front derailleur for less clutter and easier operation. Don't worry, with the wide-range 11-46 cassette, you still get all the gears you need for clawing up climbs and blazing down descents.
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The final word
The RockShox suspension, wide range of gearing, and quality parts make it the best choice in the Marlin lineup for new mountain bikers who know they want a serious bike for their money. It’s fully capable of taking on off-road marathon rides and XC races.
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Why you'll love it
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- This is one of our most popular bikes for good reason. You get all the value, plus all the versatility—it's a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too
- It's really fun to ride, and feels like a much more expensive mountain bike
- Great suspension at an even better price
- The 1x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you don’t
- Marlin models in XS and S frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount
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Specifications
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*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
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Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR |
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*Fork | Size: S RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel |
Size: M , ML RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel |
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Size: L , XL , XXL , M , ML RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel |
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Hub front | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR |
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Hub rear | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR |
Rim | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve |
Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
*Tire | Size: S Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20" |
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20" |
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Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
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Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
*Crank | Size: S , M FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length |
Size: ML , L , XL , XXL FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length |
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Bottom bracket | FSA, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle |
Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed |
Chain | KMC X10, 10 speed |
Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
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Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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*Seatpost | Size: S , M Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length |
Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length |
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Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
*Stem | Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length |
Size: M Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length |
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Size: ML , L Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length |
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Size: XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
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Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
Brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
*Brake rotor | Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 160mm, 6-bolt |
Size: L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 180mm, 6-bolt |
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Weight |
M - 13.77 kg / 30.35 lbs (with tubes) |
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Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |
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