Trek Marlin 7 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2022

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 our higher-end race bikes.

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.

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 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.

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

*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted

Frameset

Frame	Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
*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
	Size: L , XL , XXL , M , ML RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29" wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

Wheels

Front hub	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
Rear hub	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"
*Tire	Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"

Drivetrain

Shifter	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
*Crank	Size: S , M FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length
*Crank	Size: ML , L , XL , XXL FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length
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

Components

Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost	Size: S , M Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
*Seatpost	Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
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
	Size: ML , L Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length
	Size: XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length
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
*Brake rotor	Size: L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 180mm, 6-bolt

Weight

Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).