Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2017 Trek Marlin 5
Previous used estimate
$176 - $181
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2017 Trek Marlin 5
12-month projected trend
1%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2017 Trek Marlin 5
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Overview
About this bike
Marlin takes its cue from light, fast XC bikes. The right wheel size for each frame size, performance pedigree, and unbeatable ride feel make Marlin the perfect trail rider. When you're ready for longer days on the bike, bigger challenges on the trail, and all the fun of the full mountain biking experience, you're ready for Marlin. Key Features - Ride the fastest wheel that fits with Smart Wheel Size - Ride-tuned aluminum frame is XC light, mountain tough - Extended size range gives you a better fit for a better ride
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloy; Rear: DC27 alloy
- Component Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- KMC Z51
- Component Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
- Component Tires
- Bontrager XR2: Front: 29 x 2.2; Rear: 29 x 2.0 (13.5 & 15.5 Frame: 27.5 x 2.0)
- Component Brakes
- Tektro M280 mechanical disc
- Component Pedals
- Wellgo nylon platform
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 1
- Component Headset
- 1-1/8-inch threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
- Component Cassette
- Shimano HG20, 7-speed: 12-32
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Tourney TY501
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Altus EF51
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
- Component Wheel Set
- Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled
- Component Chainrings
- 42/34/24
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
- Component Brake Levers
- Tektro
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Sealed cartridge
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Component Fork Brand Model
- SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY500
- Component Frame Construction
- Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
- Frame Construction
- Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
- Fork Brand & Model
- SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloy; Rear: DC27 alloy
- Tires
- Bontrager XR2: Front: 29 x 2.2; Rear: 29 x 2.0 (13.5 & 15.5 Frame: 27.5 x 2.0)
- Crankset
- Shimano Tourney TY501
- Pedals
- Wellgo nylon platform
- Bottom Bracket
- Sealed cartridge
- Chain
- KMC Z51
- Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 1
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
- Headset
- 1-1/8-inch threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY500
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible
- Brake Levers
- Tektro
- Brakes
- Tektro M280 mechanical disc
- Cassette
- Shimano HG20, 7-speed: 12-32
- Chainrings
- 42/34/24
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
- Seat Post
- Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus EF51
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
- Wheel Set
- Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled
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.