Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2020 Trek Marlin 5 Women's
Previous used estimate
$248 - $256
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2020 Trek Marlin 5 Women's
12-month projected trend
10%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2020 Trek Marlin 5 Women's
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Marlin model years
Overview
About this bike
Marlin 5 Women's is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. A front suspension fork, a frame and parts designed specifically for women, 21 speeds, and mounts for a rack and kickstand make it an ideal choice for new 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 great value on a real mountain bike that can double as a commuter. You also side with women who prefer the fit and feel of a bike made specifically for them. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminum frame with a sloping top tube on smaller sizes for better standover height and more confidence on the trail, touchpoints—like the saddle, bars, and grips—that can provide a better fit to women from the start, 21 speeds, a wide range of gearing for big hills, hydraulic disc brakes that feel smoother than mechanical disc brakes, and a suspension fork with 100mm of travel. The final word A trail-tough mountain bike built specifically for women. It's built-in Trek's MTB heritage and more than capable of taking on trail adventures. But it's also versatile. It's 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 - It's a real mountain bike that's also perfectly suited to daily commutes, rides around campus, or just getting from A to B on any surface - Smaller frame sizes (X-Small and Small) have short-reach brake levers that make it easier and more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently - It has separate brake and shift levers (a feature that's common on more expensive mountain bikes) so you can fine-tune the positioning for comfort - Rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloyRear: Formula DC31 alloy
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- KMC Z51
- Component Color
- Crystal White, Purple Flip, Slate/Aloha Green
- Component Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur, dropper post and brake routing, chainstay brake mount, rack & kickstand mount, G2 Geometry on 29ers (lower standover on 13.5" and 15.5" sizes)
- Component Tires
- Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.0" rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20")
- Component Brakes
- Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever)
- Component Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's
- Component Headset
- 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Tourney TY301
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Altus M310, 7 speed
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Component Chainrings
- 42/34/24
- Component Handlebars
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width)
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Endurance Comp
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Sealed cartridge, 73mm
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Component Cassette Rear Cogs
- Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed
- Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloyRear: Formula DC31 alloy
- Tires
- Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.0" rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20")
- Crankset
- Shimano Tourney TY301
- Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Bottom Bracket
- Sealed cartridge, 73mm
- Chain
- KMC Z51
- Saddle
- Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's
- Headset
- 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever)
- Chainrings
- 42/34/24
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur, dropper post and brake routing, chainstay brake mount, rack & kickstand mount, G2 Geometry on 29ers (lower standover on 13.5" and 15.5" sizes)
- Handlebars
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width)
- Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus M310, 7 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Endurance Comp
- Color
- Slate/Aloha Green
- Size
- Medium/Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed
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.