Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 2025 - Trail-Ready Hardtail with Modern Attitude
The Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 2025 is built for riders who want a capable hardtail that blends everyday versatility with genuine off-road performance. With its updated geometry and refined frame design, it’s more confident on technical terrain than ever before, without losing the efficiency that makes the Marlin such a popular choice.
Geometry
Frame size number | 14.5" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" | 23" |
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Frame size letter | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | XXL |
Wheel size | 27.5" | 27.5" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
A – Seat tube | 34.0 | 37.0 | 42.0 | 43.5 | 45.0 | 50.0 | 52.0 |
B – Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 73.8° | 73.4° | 73.4° | 73.4° | 73.4° | 73.4° |
Effective seat tube angle | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° |
C – Head tube length | 9.0 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 15.0 |
D – Head angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
E – Effective top tube | 55.1 | 57.9 | 61.5 | 63.1 | 64.7 | 67.8 | 70.7 |
F – Bottom bracket height | 31.3 | 31.3 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 |
G – Bottom bracket drop | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
H – Chainstay length | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.8 | 43.8 | 43.8 | 43.8 | 43.8 |
I – Offset | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
J – Trail | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
K – Wheelbase | 109.2 | 112.1 | 116.3 | 118.0 | 119.7 | 123.0 | 126.1 |
L – Standover | 65.8 | 69.2 | 74.7 | 75.9 | 77.1 | 81.5 | 83.3 |
M – Frame reach | 39.0 | 41.5 | 44.0 | 45.5 | 47.0 | 49.5 | 52.0 |
N – Frame stack | 56.3 | 57.2 | 60.9 | 61.4 | 61.8 | 63.7 | 65.1 |
- FRAME:
- Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew
- FRAME MATERIAL:
- Aluminium
- FORK BRAND:
- RockShox
- FORK:
- RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 100 mm
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 27.5
- WHEELS:
- Rims: Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve / Front Hub: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100 mm / Rear Hub: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
- TYRES:
- Maxxis Ardent Race/ IKON, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.35"
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- No
- SEATPOST:
- Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
- SADDLE:
- Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
- CRANKSET:
- S: FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 170 mm length XS: FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 160 mm length
- STEM:
- Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length
- GRIPS:
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- SHIFTERS:
- Shimano U6000, 10-speed
- BRAKE BRAND:
- Tektro
- HYDRAULIC BRAKES:
- Yes
- BRAKES:
- Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
- Shimano CUES U6000 GS
- CHAIN:
- Shimano LG500
- NUMBER OF GEARS:
- 10
- PEDALS:
- VP-536 nylon platform
- FRONT MUDGUARD:
- MTB Monster Mudguard
- EXTRAS:
- N/A
- TYPE OF BIKE:
- Cross Country
- DESIGNED FOR:
- Speed and efficiency on the climbs, perfect for covering longer distances quickly due to a lightweight frame.
- IDEAL TERRAIN:
- Smoother, single-track off-road trails with minimal technical features. Can be used for both road and off-road riding.
- PLEASE NOTE:
- Trek reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible p