Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2018 Trek Marlin 5
Previous used estimate
$168 - $172
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Trek Marlin 5
12-month projected trend
3%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
4%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Trek Marlin 5
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Overview
About this bike
- 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 - Backed by Trek's limited lifetime warranty
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RST Gila, coil spring, preload, mechanical lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloy Rear: DC22 alloy
- Component Size
- 13.5-inch, 15.5-inch, 17.5-inch, 18.5-inch, 19.5-inch, 21.5-inch, 23-inch
- Component Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- KMC Z51
- Component Color
- Matte Metallic Gunmetal, Viper Red
- Component Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
- Component Brakes
- Tektro M285 hydraulic disc
- Component Pedals
- Wellgo nylon platform
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 1
- Component Headset
- 1-1/8-inch threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Tourney TY501
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Altus M310
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
- Component Chainrings
- 42/34/24
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR2 29 x 2.2 (Front) 29 x 2.0 (Rear) 13.5 & 15.5 Frames: 27.5 x 2.0
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Brake Levers
- Tektro
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Sealed cartridge
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY700
- Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloy Rear: DC22 alloy
- 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 TY700
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney TY300
- Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible
- Brake Levers
- Tektro
- Brakes
- Tektro M285 hydraulic disc
- Chainrings
- 42/34/24
- Fork
- RST Gila, coil spring, preload, mechanical 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 M310
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
- Color
- Viper Red
- Size
- 23-inch
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR2 29 x 2.2 (Front) 29 x 2.0 (Rear) 13.5 & 15.5 Frames: 27.5 x 2.0
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.