Trek Marlin 7 Bike – 2023

TREK MARLIN 7 BIKE – 2023

Marlin 7 is where race-worthy mountain bikes begin. The smooth, lightweight RockShox fork and upgraded parts make this model the best choice for new riders who want a fast cross country hardtail that will hold its own against Trek’s higher-end race bikes.
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.

FEATURES

• 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.
• 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.
• Why you’ll love it: This is one of the 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

TECH SPECS

• Wheel size: Size X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch, Sizes Medium – XX-Large: 29-inch
• Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
• Fork: RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
• Rims/Wheels: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve
• Hubs: Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR. Rear: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
• Chain: KMC X10, 10 speed
• Tires: Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi
• Brakes: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
• Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
• Pedals: VP-536 nylon platform