Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2024 Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3
Estimated used market value
$444 - $457
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2024 Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3
12-month projected trend
12%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
13%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2024 Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3
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Overview
About this bike
Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. It features a trail-savvy frame with a suspension fork, 9-speed Shimano CUES shifting, and mounts for a rack and kickstand that make it an ideal choice for trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike. It's right for you if... - You're new to the trail and you’re looking for a real mountain bike that doubles as a commuter — and you want it all at an exceptional value. The tech you get - A lightweight aluminum frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, an upgraded 9-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain, a wide range of gearing so you always have the right gear for your terrain, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and a terrain-smoothing suspension fork with a lockout. The final word - Marlin 5 is a great ride for all your adventures. It's also versatile and a popular ride on college campuses because the rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorize and haul a load. Why you'll love it - Marlin Gen 3 gives you serious trail capability, with big tire clearance and slack, confidence-boosting geometry that keeps you stable from singletrack to city - Rack and fender mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter - Its ThruSkew system is safer, simpler, and stronger, plus it makes removing the rear wheel easy for flat fixes in a pinch - Internal routing makes it easy to add a dropper post that lets you lower your saddle on the fly for more confident descending - Marlin models in sizes XXS and XS have a curved top tube and lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Size: XS SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel Size: S SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Size: M , ML , L , XL SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR Rear: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Component Rims
- Size: XS , S Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve, Black Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Size: XS , S Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length Size: M , ML , L Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length Size: XL Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed
- Component Color
- Matte Dnister Black, Power Surge, Purple Flip To Trek Black Fade
- Component Frame
- Size: XS Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew
- Component Brakes
- Size: XS , S Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach Size: M , ML , L , XL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
- Component Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Component Rotors
- Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm
- Component Headset
- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
- Component Crankset
- Size: XS Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length
- Component Seatpost
- Size: XS , S , M Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length Size: ML , L , XL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
- Component Shifters
- Shimano U4000, 9 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Size: XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Rear Tire
- Size: XS , S Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40'' Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''
- Component Front Tire
- Size: XS , S Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40'' Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 29-inch, 27.5-inch
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano CUES U4000
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
- Hubs
- Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR Rear: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Rims
- Size: XS , S Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve, Black Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve
- Crankset
- Size: XS Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length
- Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Chain
- Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed
- Seatpost
- Size: XS , S , M Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length Size: ML , L , XL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
- Handlebar
- Size: XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Headset
- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano CUES U4000
- Rear Tire
- Size: XS , S Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40'' Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''
- Stem
- Size: XS , S Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length Size: M , ML , L Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length Size: XL Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
- Brakes
- Size: XS , S Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach Size: M , ML , L , XL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
- Fork
- Size: XS SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel Size: S SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Size: M , ML , L , XL SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
- Frame
- Size: XS Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew
- Shifters
- Shimano U4000, 9 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Purple Flip To Trek Black Fade
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
- Rotors
- Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm
- Front Tire
- Size: XS , S Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40'' Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.