Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2023 Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3
Previous used estimate
$453 - $466
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3
12-month projected trend
12%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2023 Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3
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Overview
About this bike
Marlin 6 is the perfect ride for progressing your skills on the trails. Its updated slacker frame geometry makes it easier to control on descents while the suspension fork takes the edge off bumpy trails. Integrated rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to add accessories to this versatile steed.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew Rear: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Component Rims
- Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
- Component Size
- Large, Medium, Medium/Large, Small, X-Large, X-Small, XX-Large, XX-Small
- Component Stem
- Size: XXS, XS, S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35mm length Size: M, ML, L Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length Size: XL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length Size: XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed
- Component Color
- Galactic Grey to Lithium Grey Fade, Lava, Miami Green to Dark Aquatic Fade, Rage Red to Deep Dark Blue Fade
- Component Frame
- Size: XXS, XS Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew
- Component Brakes
- Size: XXS , XS , S Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic 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
- Size: XXS, XS FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 160mm length Size: S, M, ML FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 170mm length Size: L, XL, XXL FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 175mm length
- Component Seatpost
- Size: XXS Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length Size: XS, S, M Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length Size: ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
- Component Shifters
- Shimano U6000, 10 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Size: XXS, XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Rear Tire
- Size: XXS Bontrager XT3 Elite, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, wire bead, 60 TPI, 26x2.35" Size: XS, S Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35" Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35"
- Component Front Tire
- Size: XXS Bontrager XT3 Elite, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, wire bead, 60 TPI, 26x2.35" Size: XS, S Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35" Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35"
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Component Bottom Bracket
- FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano CUES U6000 GS
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10 speed
- Hubs
- Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew Rear: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Rims
- Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
- Crankset
- Size: XXS, XS FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 160mm length Size: S, M, ML FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 170mm length Size: L, XL, XXL FSA Alpha Drive, 30T, 175mm length
- Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Bottom Bracket
- FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle
- Chain
- Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed
- Seatpost
- Size: XXS Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length Size: XS, S, M Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length Size: ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
- Saddle
- Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
- Handlebar
- Size: XXS, XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Headset
- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano CUES U6000 GS
- Rear Tire
- Size: XXS Bontrager XT3 Elite, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, wire bead, 60 TPI, 26x2.35" Size: XS, S Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35" Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35"
- Stem
- Size: XXS, XS, S Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35mm length Size: M, ML, L Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length Size: XL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length Size: XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length
- Brakes
- Size: XXS , XS , S Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
- Frame
- Size: XXS, XS Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew
- Shifters
- Shimano U6000, 10 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Rage Red to Deep Dark Blue Fade
- Size
- XX-Small
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10 speed
- Rotors
- Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm
- Front Tire
- Size: XXS Bontrager XT3 Elite, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, wire bead, 60 TPI, 26x2.35" Size: XS, S Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35" Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35"
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.