Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 29 Bike 2026 Mulsanne Blue

The Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 brings real mountain bike feel to everyday riding, giving you a stable, confidence-boosting platform for dirt paths, park loops, and the daily commute without feeling overbuilt.

Built by Trek with a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminum frame and an SR Suntour XCT 30 suspension fork offering 80–100mm of travel, the Marlin 5 pairs smooth-rolling wheels with a Shimano CUES 9-speed LINKGLIDE drivetrain for durable, low-maintenance performance on mixed terrain.

Key Features

• Wheel Size: 27.5" (XS, S) / 29" (M–XXL)
• Fork Travel: 80mm (XS) / 100mm (S–XXL)
• Drivetrain Speeds: 9-speed
• Cassette Range: 11–46T
• Tire Size: 27.5x2.4" (XS, S) / 29x2.4" (M–XXL)
• Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminum frame with internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mounts, and 135x5mm ThruSkew rear spacing
• Fork: SR Suntour XCT 30 coil fork with preload adjustment and hydraulic lockout matched to wheel size and frame size
• Drivetrain: Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed drivetrain with LINKGLIDE cassette and LG500 chain for increased wear life
• Wheelset: Bontrager Connection double-wall rims laced to Formula DC-20 front and DC-22 rear hubs with 6-bolt rotor mounts
• Braking System: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano RT26 6-bolt rotors
• Fit & Controls: Size-specific handlebars, stems, and brake levers to match rider reach and hand size
• Contact Points: Bontrager Verse Short saddle, Trek Line Comp lock-on grips, and VP-536 nylon platform pedals
• Mount Compatibility: Integrated rack and kickstand mounts for commuting and cargo setups