Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2 Review

Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2 Review

Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2 Review

Price: 549 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,6 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 600 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 549 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
XXS
XS
S
M
M/L
L
-
Wheelsize
26
27,5
27,5
29
29
29
29
Stack
566
565
574
602
602
611
630
Reach
375
376
385
418
434
451
466
Top Tube Length
544
544
555
602
618
638
659
Seat Tube Length
343
343
368
419
444
470
521
Seat Tube Angle
73,4
73,5
73,5
73
73
73
73
Head Tube Length
90
90
90
90
90
100
120
Head Tube Angle
69,1
69,3
69,3
69,5
69,5
69,5
69,5
Bottom Bracket Drop
57
58
48
58
58
58
58
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
286
292
302
310
310
310
310
Chainstay Length
438
438
438
438
438
438
438
Wheelbase
1048
1049
1066
1100
1116
1137
1159
Standover Height
652
658
686
748
758
757
769
Specification
  • Frame Alpha Silver Aluminium, gebogenes Oberrohr, interne Zugführung für Schaltwerk und Variosattelstütze, Gepäckträgerösen, Seitenständeraufnahme, 135 x 5 mm ThruSkew Achse
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork SR Suntour XCE 28, Spiralfeder, verstellbare Federvorspannung, 46 mm Vorbiegung für 29"-Laufrad, 100 mm-Schnellspannachse
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 397%
  • Drivetrain 2x7
  • Gear Lever Shimano Altus EF500, 7fach
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Tourney TY300
  • Crank ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22 Z., 170 mm Kurbelarmlänge (XS, S, M), 175 mm Kurbelarmlänge (ML, L, XL, XXL)
  • Cassette Shimano TZ500, 14-34 Z., 7fach
  • Chain KMC Z7, für 7fach-Kassette
  • Brake Set Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL), Mechanische Scheibenbremse Tektro MD-M281 (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL)
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Rims Bontrager Connection, Hohlkammerfelge, 32-Loch, 20 mm Innenweite, Schrader-Ventil
  • Front Hub Formula DC-20, Aluminium, 6-Loch-Scheibenaufnahme, 5 x 100 mm-Schnellspannachse
  • Rear Hub Formula DC-31, Aluminium, 6-Loch-Scheibenaufnahme, 6/7/8-Freilaufnabe, 135 x 5 mm-Schnellspannachse
  • Tires Front Bontrager XT3 Comp, Drahtwulstkern, 30 TPI, 29 x 2.40
  • Tires Rear Bontrager XT3 Comp, Drahtwulstkern, 30 TPI, 29 x 2.40
  • Saddle Bontrager Verse Short, Edelstahlstreben
  • Seat Post Bontrager aus Aluminium, 31,6 mm, 12 mm Versatz, 400 mm Länge
  • Stem Bontrager Comp, 31 8 mm, Blendr-kompatibel, 7 Grad, 80 mm Länge
  • Handle Bar Bontrager, Aluminium, 31,8 mm, 15 mm Rise, 750 mm Breite
  • Handle Bar Width 750
  • Head Set Semi-integriert, 1 1/8"

Expirience with the Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2

Ludwig Döhl When using it as in light terrain, the Marlin 4 really shows its full potential. On the scale, the Racebike von Trek with 14,6 kg looks good. Most Racebike in the price range until under 600 Euro are heavier. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Trek. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. The balanced seating position is likely to suite the taste of the majority of bikers. All in all, in the in light terrain category, you will hardly find a better overall package from parts and geometry. Trek gives 25 years warranty on the bike. Pay attention when selecting your size: the Trek sizing runs small.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.