Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2019 Trek Marlin 7
Previous used estimate
$255 - $262
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2019 Trek Marlin 7
12-month projected trend
11%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Marlin 7 is where race-worthy mountain bikes begin. The smooth, lightweight RockShox fork and widest range of gearing in the Marlin family make this model the best choice for new riders who want a cross country hardtail with great parts that will hold its own against Trek's higher-end race bikes. It's right for you if... You're new to the trail but have serious singletrack aspirations, and want a race-worthy mountain bike with upgrades on the parts that make a big difference in performance, like a higher quality suspension fork. The tech you get The flagship model of the Marlin lineup has a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminum frame with internal derailleur routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, a high-quality RockShox fork with a lockout feature and 100mm of travel, a 27-speed drivetrain, and a low-profile Shimano Shadow rear derailleur that's made to avoid snagging on trail debris. The quality fork and parts make Marlin 7 fully capable of taking on off-road marathon rides and XC races. The final word The RockShox suspension and wider range of gearing make it the best choice in the Marlin lineup for new mountain bikers who know they want a serious bike for their money. Why you'll love it - All the value, plus all the versatility—it's a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too - It's really fun to ride, and feels like a much more expensive mountain bike - Great suspension at an even better price - Like every model in the Marlin family, it's backed by Trek's lifetime warranty
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloyRear: Formula DC22 alloy
- Component Size
- 15.5-inch, 17.5-inch, 18.5-inch, 19.5-inch, 21.5-inch, 23-inch
- Component Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- KMC X9
- Component Color
- Roarange, Slate
- Component Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur, dropper post and brake routing, chainstay brake mount, rack & kickstand mount, G2 Geometry on 29ers
- 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 Arvada
- Component Headset
- 1-1/8-inch threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
- Component Cassette
- Shimano HG200, 11-34, 9 speed
- Component Crankset
- Shimano MT100
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Altus M2000, 9 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width)
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Component Chainrings
- 40/30/22
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20-inch front, 29x2.0-inch rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20-inch)
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Sealed cartridge, 73mm
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus M2000
- Hubs
- Front: Formula DC20 alloyRear: Formula DC22 alloy
- Crankset
- Shimano MT100
- Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Bottom Bracket
- Sealed cartridge, 73mm
- Chain
- KMC X9
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width)
- Headset
- 1-1/8-inch threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus M2000
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow
- 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)
- Cassette
- Shimano HG200, 11-34, 9 speed
- Chainrings
- 40/30/22
- Fork
- RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 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
- Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus M2000, 9 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Slate
- Size
- 23-inch
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20-inch front, 29x2.0-inch rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20-inch)
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.