Marlin 5 Gen 3

Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. It features a trail-savvy frame with a suspension fork, 9-speed Shimano CUES shifting, and mounts for a rack and kickstand that make it an ideal choice for trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike.

 

Frame

Size: XS

Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew

Size: S , M , ML , L , XL

Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew

*Fork

Size: XS

SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel

Size: S

SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

Size: M , ML , L , XL

SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

Wheels

Hub front

Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100x5mm

Hub rear

Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm

Skewer rear

173x5mm QR

Rim

Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve

Spokes

14g stainless steel, black

*Tire

Size: XS , S

Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40''

Size: M , ML , L , XL

Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''

Max tire size

Frame: 29x2.40" (XXS: 26x2.40", XS & S: 27.5x2.40"), Fork: See manufacturer

 

Drivetrain

Shifter

Shimano U4000, 9 speed

Rear derailleur

Shimano CUES U4000

*Crank

Size: XS

Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length

Size: S , M , ML

Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length

Size: L , XL

Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 175mm length

Bottom bracket

VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

Cassette

Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed

Chain

Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed

Pedal

VP-536 nylon platform

Max chainring size

1x: See FAQ, 2x: 36T, 3x: 42T

 

Components

*Seatpost

Size: XS , S , M

Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

Size: ML , L , XL

Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

*Handlebar

Size: XS

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width

Size: S

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width

Size: M , ML , L , XL

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

Grips

Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

*Stem

Size: XS , S

Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length

Size: M , ML , L

Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length

Size: XL

Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length

Headset

Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

Brake rotor

Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

*Brake Set

Size: XS , S

Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach

Size: M , ML , L , XL

Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc

Rotor size

Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm (XXS: 160mm), Fork: see fork manufacturer