Details
Marlin 7 Women's 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 touchpoints designed for women and 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 Women's 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
Smaller frames (13.5" and 15.5") have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. The larger frames (17.5" and 18.5") have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.
Wheel size:
Sizes 13.5–15.5-inch: 27.5-inch wheels
Sizes 17.5–18.5-inch: 29-inch wheels
Specs
Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur, dropper post and brake routing, chainstay brake mount, rack & kickstand mount, G2 Geometry on 29ers (lower standover on 13.5" and 15.5" sizes) |
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Fork | RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel) |
Headset | 1-1/8-inch threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings |
Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled |
Hubs | Front: Formula DC20 alloyRear: Formula DC22 alloy |
Tires | Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20-inch front, 29x2.0-inch rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20-inch) |
Crankset | Shimano MT100 |
Chainrings | 40/30/22 |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge, 73mm |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano HG200, 11-34, 9 speed |
Shifters | Shimano Altus M2000, 9 speed |
Handlebars | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width) |
Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
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) |
Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
Saddle | Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's |
Seat Post | Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset |
* Subject to change without notice.