The Marlin 4 is the gateway mountain bike that will take you from rail trails to singletrack. It's ideal for riders who want a mountain bike with knobby tyres that can double as a rugged commuter. Disc brakes, front suspension, Shimano 14-speed shifting and mounts for a rack and mudguards make this a great bike for trail riders and campus commuters alike.
You want an introductory mountain bike at an incredible price, but also want a commuter that's rugged enough to hop kerbs on the way to class.
A lightweight aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look, trustworthy 14-speed Shimano shifting with a wide range of gearing so you always have the right gear for your terrain, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a suspension fork that takes the edge off bumps and rough terrain.
The Marlin is made for any adventure. The rack and mudguard mounts make it a great choice for commuters who want to get a little rad on the way to class or the shops.
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| *Frame | Size: XS , S
Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR |
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| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR | |
| *Fork | Size: XS
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel |
| Size: S
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel | |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel | |
| Max compatible fork travel | 100 mm (XS and S: 490 mm axle-to-crown, M and up: 509 mm axle-to-crown) |
| Hub front | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR |
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| Hub rear | Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8-speed freewheel, 135x5 mm QR |
| Skewer rear | 152x5 mm QR |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.20" (XS & S: 27.5x2.40"), Fork: See manufacturer |
| *Shifter | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano EF500, 2-speed |
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| Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano Altus EF500, 7-speed | |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY300 |
| *Crank | Size: XS , S , M
ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170 mm length |
| Size: ML , L , XL , XXL
ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175 mm length | |
| Bottom bracket | VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge |
| Cassette | Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z7, 7-speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails |
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| *Seatpost | Size: XS , S
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Size: M
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length | |
| Size: ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length | |
| *Handlebar | Size: XS , S
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width | |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
| *Stem | Size: XS , S
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length |
| Size: M
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length | |
| Size: ML , L
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length | |
| Size: XL , XXL
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length | |
| Head set | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" |
| *Brake | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc |
| Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc | |
| Brake rotor | Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm, min 160mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 14.60 kg / 32.19 lb |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
| Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
145 - 155 cm 4'9" - 5'1" |
69 - 73 cm 27" - 29" |
| S |
155 - 165 cm 5'1" - 5'5" |
74 - 78 cm 29" - 31" |
| M |
165 - 176 cm 5'5" - 5'9" |
79 - 83 cm 31" - 33" |
| ML |
173 - 180 cm 5'8" - 5'11" |
81 - 86 cm 32" - 34" |
| L |
177 - 188 cm 5'10" - 6'2" |
84 - 89 cm 33" - 35" |
| XL |
188 - 195 cm 6'2" - 6'5" |
89 - 91 cm 35" - 36" |
| 2XL |
195 - 203 cm 6'5" - 6'8" |
91 - 97 cm 36" - 38" |
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Frame size letter | Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | Effective seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.5" | XS | 27.5" | 34.0 | 73.8° | 74.0° | 9.0 | 66.5° | 55.1 | 31.3 | 4.5 | 43.3 | 4.2 | 11.0 | 109.2 | 65.8 | 39.0 | 56.3 |
| 15.5" | S | 27.5" | 37.0 | 73.8° | 74.0° | 10.0 | 66.5° | 57.9 | 31.3 | 4.5 | 43.3 | 4.2 | 11.0 | 112.1 | 69.2 | 41.5 | 57.2 |
| 17.5" | M | 29" | 42.0 | 73.4° | 74.0° | 10.5 | 66.5° | 61.5 | 30.8 | 6.0 | 43.8 | 4.6 | 11.0 | 116.3 | 74.7 | 44.0 | 60.9 |
| 18.5" | ML | 29" | 43.5 | 73.4° | 74.0° | 11.0 | 66.5° | 63.1 | 30.8 | 6.0 | 43.8 | 4.6 | 11.0 | 118.0 | 75.9 | 45.5 | 61.4 |
| 19.5" | L | 29" | 45.0 | 73.4° | 74.0° | 11.5 | 66.5° | 64.7 | 30.8 | 6.0 | 43.8 | 4.6 | 11.0 | 119.7 | 77.1 | 47.0 | 61.8 |
| 21.5" | XL | 29" | 50.0 | 73.4° | 74.0° | 13.5 | 66.5° | 67.8 | 30.8 | 6.0 | 43.8 | 4.6 | 11.0 | 123.0 | 79.1 | 49.5 | 63.7 |
| 23.0" | XXL | 29" | 54.0 | 73.4° | 74.0° | 15.0 | 66.5° | 70.7 | 30.8 | 6.0 | 43.8 | 4.6 | 11.0 | 126.1 | 81.6 | 52.0 | 65.1 |
