Trek Marlin 5 Women’s 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
539$
Weight | 13.88 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
-
Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
147cm - 155cm
SM
153cm - 163cm
MD
160cm - 172cm
MD/LG
170cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur, dropper post and brake routing, chainstay brake mount, rack & kickstand mount, G2 Geometry on 29ers (lower standover on 13.5" and 15.5" sizes)
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY300
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY300
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus M310, 7 speed
Cassette
Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed
Crank
Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 73mm
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
VP-536 nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC20 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula DC31 alloy
Rims
Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled
Tires
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20? front, 29x2.0? rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20?)
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever)
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5, 15.5: 690mm width)
Grips
Bontrager XR Endurance Comp
Headset
1-1/8? threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's
Seatpost
Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | MD/LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 302 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 618 mm | 632 mm | 677 mm | 693 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 85 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 559 mm | 568 mm | 592 mm | 592 mm |
| Reach | 370 mm | 379 mm | 412 mm | 428 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 537 mm | 549 mm | 589 mm | 605 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 368 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043 mm | 1060 mm | 1103 mm | 1119 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 58 mm | 48 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Standover Height | 662 mm | 683 mm | 737 mm | 744 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 147 cm | 153 cm | 160 cm | 170 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 155 cm | 163 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
About this model
Marlin 5 Women’s completes the Trek Marlin model. 90 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Marlin bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Marlin 4 2019 has a starting price of 469$. Trek Marlin 7 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 789$.
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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Trek released this model in 2019, its price was 539$. In conclusion, this bike price is 253.43% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 13.88 kg (30.6 lbs), Trek bike is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 11.94% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Marlin 5 Women’s components
Fork
The Marlin 5 Women’s comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The Marlin 5 Women’s 2019 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Marlin 5 Women’s is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Trek Marlin 5 Women’s bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 147 cm – 179 cm (4.82 ft – 5.87 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.