Trek Marlin 5 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
489$
Weight | 14.74 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY300
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY500
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus EF51, 7 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG20, 12-32, 7 speed
Crank
Shimano Tourney TY501, 42/34/24
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Wellgo nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC20 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula DC27 alloy
Rims
Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled
Tires
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20")
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M280 mechanical disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Grips
Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
Headset
1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13.5" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.62 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 306 mm | 306 mm | 316 mm | 316 mm | 316 mm | 316 mm | 316 mm |
| Front Center | 600 mm | 632 mm | 676 mm | 688 mm | 704 mm | 725 mm | 739 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 87 mm | 85 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 559 mm | 579 mm | 594 mm | 595 mm | 595 mm | 614 mm | 614 mm |
| Reach | 346 mm | 375 mm | 407 mm | 422 mm | 438 mm | 452 mm | 466 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 554 mm | 596 mm | 614 mm | 633 mm | 653 mm | 667 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.3 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 394 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69.3 ° | 69.3 ° | 69.6 ° | 69.6 ° | 69.6 ° | 69.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 mm | 1060 mm | 1110 mm | 1122 mm | 1138 mm | 1159 mm | 1173 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 48 mm | 48 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Standover Height | 654 mm | 739 mm | 759 mm | 771 mm | 783 mm | 819 mm | 842 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Marlin 5 is part of the Trek Marlin model. Trek released 90 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Marlin bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Marlin 4 2017 has a starting price of 439$. Trek Marlin 7 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 829$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 489$. In conclusion, this bike price is 289.57% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
much heavier than average, Marlin 5 has a weight of 14.74 kg (32.5 lbs). In other words, this model is 18.87% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The Marlin 5 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Marlin 5 has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!