Marlin 7 Gen 2|MARIGOLD TO RADIOACTIVE RED FADE|L|S

These bikes are shipped unassembled. Bikes should be assembled by an authorized bicycle retailer.

Marlin 7 is where race-worthy mountain bikes begin. The smooth, lightweight RockShox fork and upgraded parts make this model the best choice for new riders who want a fast cross country hardtail that will hold its own against our higher-end race bikes.

It’s right for you if…

You’re new to the trail but have serious singletrack aspirations, and want a versatile, race-worthy mountain bike with upgrades on the parts that make a big difference in performance, like a higher quality suspension fork and a simple 1x drivetrain.

The tech you get

A light frame with internal shift cable and brake hose cable routing, a smoother-feeling RockShox Judy fork with a lockout, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and Bontrager wheels. A simple 1x drivetrain ditches the front derailleur for less clutter and easier operation. Don’t worry, with the wide-range 11-46 cassette, you still get all the gears you need for clawing up climbs and blazing down descents.

The final word

The RockShox suspension, wide range of gearing, and quality parts make it the best choice in the Marlin lineup for new mountain bikers who know they want a serious bike for their money. Its fully capable of taking on big trail adventures and XC races.

Why you’ll love it

1. This is one of our most popular bikes for good reason. You get all the value, plus all the versatilityit’s a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too
2. It’s really fun to ride, and feels like a much more expensive mountain bike
3. Great suspension at an even better price
4. The 1x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you dont
5. Marlin models in XS through S frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount

Will my bike have a curved top tube?

Smaller frames 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. Larger frame sizes have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically dont have the same issues with standover height.

High tech, high value

Marlin looks and feels great. Its packed with features usually found only on more expensive bikes, like a stylish frame with internal shift cable and brake hose routing, which can help your cables last longer by protecting them from the elements.

Fit for every rider

Marlin comes in seven frame sizes to suit riders of any height, and Smart Wheel Size ensures youre on the fastest wheel that fits. The smallest sizes even come with short-reach brake levers and narrower handlebars that give smaller riders better comfort and control.

Frame Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135×5 mm QR *Fork Size:XS
RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset, 100mm QR, 80mm travel Size:XS
RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5″ wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel Size:XS
RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5” wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel Size:S
RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5” wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Size:S
RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5″ wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Size:M , ML , L , XL , XXL
RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29” wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Size:M , ML , L , XL , XXL
RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46 mm offset for 29″ wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Max compatible fork travel 100mm (XS & S: 490mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509mm axle-to-crown)

Wheels

Hub front Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5×100 mm QR Hub rear Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135×5 mm QR Skewer rear 152x5mm QR Rim Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Presta valve Spokes 14g stainless steel, black *Tire Size:XS , S
Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5×2.20″ Size:XS , S
Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5×2.20” Size:M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29×2.20″ Max tire size Frame: 29×2.20″ (XS & S: 27.5×2.40″), Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain

Shifter Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed Rear derailleur Shimano Deore M5120, long cage *Crank Size:XS , S , M
FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length Size:ML , L , XL , XXL
FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length Bottom bracket FSA, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle Cassette Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed Chain KMC X10, 10 speed Pedal VP-536 nylon platform Max chainring size 1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T

Components

Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width *Seatpost Size:XS , S , M
Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length Size:ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length *Handlebar Size:XS
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width Size:S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on *Stem Size:XS
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length Size:S
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length Size:M
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length Size:ML , L
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length Size:XL , XXL
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length Headset Semi-integrated, 1-1/8″ Brake Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc *Brake rotor Size:XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm Size:L , XL , XXL
Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm Brake Set Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

Weight

Weight M – 13.47 kg / 29.7 lbs Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).