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2016 Trek Marlin 6

Velopedia Archive ID 1609621

Overview

Model year2016
BrandTrek
ModelMarlin 6
Bicycle typeMountain Hardtail
Archive ID1609621
Original MSRP$609.99
ColorsTrek Black/Lime Green, Firebrand
Sizes13.5, 15.5" (27.5" wheels); 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5, 23" (29" wheels)

Frameset

Frame constructionAlpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Frame materialAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5" : 80mm travel)
Fork materialSuspension

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano mix
ShiftersShimano Altus M310, 8 speed
Front derailleurShimano
Rear derailleurShimano Altus M280
CranksetShimano M131, 42/34/24
Rear cogsShimano HG31, 11-34, 8 speed
ChainKMC Z7

Brakes

BrakesTektro M290 hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
HandlebarBontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15mm rise
StemBontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15 degree
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1
SeatpostBontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

Wheels & tires

HubsBontrager disc
RimsBontrager AT 550 Disc
Front tireBontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (Bontrager XR2, 27.5x2.20")
Wheel size27.5/29

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.