2026 Trek Marlin 4 Gen 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike

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The 2026 Trek Marlin 4 Gen 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike is the entry level bike in the Marlin range. For 2026 it has a major upgrade with a new frame and hydraulic disc brakes instead of mechanical. The Marlin 4 is perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. It's an ideal choice for trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike.

The Marlin is built around a lightweight aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look. Big tyre clearance and slack, confidence-boosting geometry keeps you stable from singletrack to city. The frame and wheels vary according to the size of the bike. The XXS and XS bikes have a curved top tube to reduce the standover height. The XXS bikes comes with 26" wheels, the XS and S sizes come with 27.5" wheels and all other sizes come with 29" wheels.

The Marlin 4 comes with Shimano's new 8 speed ESSA gears and Tektro hydraulic brakes. Most sizes come with a 100mm travel SR Suntour XCE 28 fork, the XSmall size comes with an 80mm version.

This bike is perfect for

Beginner mountain bikers who want a properly equipped bike on a budget. With mounts for kickstands and racks it also doubles up as a tough commuter.

Key Features

  • The Marlin Gen 3 gives you serious trail capability, with big tyre clearance and slack, confidence-boosting geometry that keeps you stable from singletrack to city
  • Rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
  • Its ThruSkew system is safer, simpler and stronger, plus it makes removing the rear wheel easy for flat fixes in a hurry Internal routing makes it easy to add a dropper post that lets you lower your saddle on the fly for more confident descending
  • Marlin models in sizes XXS and XS have a curved top tube and lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount

Trek Marlin Sizing

Different size Trek marlins can come with a different frame and wheel size. The size small and Xsmall Marlin comes with a 27.5" wheels. The Medium, Large and Xlarge come with a 29" wheel. The XSmall size also comes with a curved top tube on the frame to increase standover height for shorter riders. The larger bikes have a straight top tube.

Below is the sizing chart provided by Trek for the Marlin bikes:

Size Rider Height Inseam
XS 145 - 155 cm 69 - 73 cm
4'9" - 5'1" 27" - 29"
S 155 - 165 cm 74 - 78 cm
5'1" - 5'5" 29" - 31"
M 165 - 177 cm 79 - 83 cm
5'5" - 5'10" 31" - 33"
ML 173 - 180 cm 81 - 86 cm
5'8" - 5'11" 32" - 34"
L 177 - 188 cm 84 - 89 cm
5'10" - 6'2" 33" - 35"
XL 188 - 195 cm 89 - 91 cm
6'2" - 6'5" 35" - 36"
2XL 195 - 203 cm 91 - 97 cm
6'5" - 6'8" 36" - 38"

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Trek made their first bikes in 1976 in a barn in Wisconsin. Now they’re one of the biggest bike brands in the world. Trek bikes cover everything from professional-level road and mountain bike race bikes to commuters, hybrids and kids bikes. There is a strong heritage of racing at Trek and many Trek bikes have a strong race influence. They take a very scientific approach to researching bike and human performance and then make the fastest and most efficient bikes they can.

It doesn’t stop their attention and passion for cycling flows through everything they do. Since the 1990s, Trek has supported Places for Bikes. Places for Bikes is an advocacy organisation in the USA that gets more people on bikes more often! Places for Bikes ethos falls in line with the companies mission statement to:

Build only products we love. Provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes.

Frame - Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew

Fork - SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel (80mm on size Xsmall)

Hub front - Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR

Hub rear - Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR

Skewer rear - 173x5 mm QR

Rim - Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve

Tyre - Bontrager Montrose comp, wire bead, 30 tpi

Shifter - Shimano M315, 8-speed

Rear derailleur - Shimano ESSA U2000

Crank - ProWheel alloy, 32T narrow-wide steel ring

Cassette - Shimano HG300, 11-45, 8-speed

Chain - KMC Z8.3, 8-speed

Pedal - nylon platform

Saddle - Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

Seatpost - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset

Handlebar - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm

Grips - Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on

Stem - Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree

Head set - Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

Brake - Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc

Brake rotor - Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

Weight - Medium size - 14.90 kg / 32.85 lbs

Weight limit - This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

Colours BLUE SAGE, MATTE DARK WEB, PURPLE FLIP/BLACK FADE
Sizes L, M, ML, S, XL, XS, XXL
Brand Trek
Model Year 2026
Barcodes 197216252030, 197216252047, 197216252054, 197216252061, 197216252078, 197216252085, 197216252092, 197216252108, 197216252115, 197216252122, 197216252139, 197216252146, 197216252153, 197216252160, 197216252177, 197216252184, 197216252191, 197216252207, 197216252214, 197216252221, 197216252238
SKUs / Part Numbers 5336955, 5336956, 5336957, 5336958, 5336959, 5336960, 5336961, 5336962, 5336963, 5336964, 5336965, 5336966, 5336967, 5336968, 5336969, 5336970, 5336971, 5336972, 5336973, 5336974, 5336975

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