Trek Marlin 7 Review

Trek Marlin 7 Review

Trek Marlin 7 Review

Price: 924 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,5 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • strong climber
  • 25 years warranty
  • with 13,5 kg lighter than comparable bikes
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 7 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 1000 €) .

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 924 €.

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 Marlin Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Size: XS, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, X
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 836%
  • Drivetrain 3x10
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
  • Crank Size: XS, S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length
  • Cassette Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed
  • Chain KMC X10, 10 speed
  • Brake Set Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Wheel Set Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve
  • Front Hub Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
  • Rear Hub Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
  • Tires Front Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''
  • Tires Rear Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''
  • Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
  • Seat Post Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
  • Stem Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; 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 all
  • Handle Bar Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
  • Handle Bar Width 720
  • Head Set Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

Expirience with the Trek Marlin 7

Ludwig Döhl The Trek Hardtail was designed for use in on long tours. And that's exactly where it shines. The scales remain light for this model, which is, according to Trek, at 13,5 kg. Thus, the Trek Racebike is one of the lighter Racebike that you get for 924 Euro . Thanks to a moderate 69,5 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. The seating position can be described neither as sporty nor as comfortable. It has a moderate character. Apart from this criticism, the sporty orientation makes the Marlin 7 the best climber in the price range below under 1000 Euro. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Trek puts a lot of trust in its products. Pay attention when selecting your size: the Racebike of 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.