Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2024 Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2
Previous used estimate
$317 - $326
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2024 Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2
12-month projected trend
13%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
22%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2024 Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2
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Overview
About this bike
Marlin 4 is the gateway mountain bike that will take you from rail trails to singletrack. It's ideal for riders who want a mountain bike with knobby tires that can double as a rugged commuter. Disc brakes, front suspension, Shimano 14-speed shifting, and mounts for a rack and fenders make this a great bike for trail riders and campus commuters alike. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF... You want an introductory mountain bike at an incredible price, but also want a commuter that's rugged enough to hop curbs on the way to class. THE TECH YOU GET A lightweight aluminum frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, trustworthy 14-speed Shimano shifting with a wide range of gearing so you always have the right gear for your terrain, powerful mechanical disc brakes, and a suspension fork that takes the edge off bumps and rough terrain. THE FINAL WORD Marlin is made for any adventure. The rack and fender mounts make it a great choice for commuters who want to get a little rad on the way to class or the grocery store. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Marlin Gen 2 is ready to roll with easy to use features that help you get the best bang for your buck - Rack and fender mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter - Smaller frame sizes (XS and S) have short-reach brake levers that make it easier and more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently - 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 - Like every model in the Marlin family, it's backed by Trek's lifetime warranty Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Medium – X-Large: 29-inch
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- KMC Z7, 7 speed
- Component Color
- Crimson, Dnister Black, Living Coral, Matte Hex Blue
- Component Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
- Component Brakes
- Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc // Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc
- Component Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Component Rotors
- Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
- Component Headset
- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
- Component Crankset
- ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length
- Component Seatpost
- Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
- Component Shifters
- Shimano EF500, 8 speed // Shimano EF500, 7 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 29-inch, 27.5-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed
- Crankset
- ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length
- Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Bottom Bracket
- VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
- Chain
- KMC Z7, 7 speed
- Seatpost
- Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
- Saddle
- Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width
- Headset
- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Stem
- Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length
- Brakes
- Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc // Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
- Shifters
- Shimano EF500, 8 speed // Shimano EF500, 7 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
- Color
- Matte Hex Blue
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed
- Rotors
- Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.