2023 Trek Bikes Marlin 5 gen 3 XS
Build
650B/27.5 in × 2.4 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of hardtail cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Trek Bikes Marlin
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 563mm |
| Reach | 390mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.44:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 340mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 551mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5deg |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle, Unknown | 74deg |
| Seat Tube Exit Angle | 73.8deg |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 308mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 430.7mm |
| Front-Center | 662.9mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 661.3mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 42mm |
| Trail | 107.7mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 98.7mm |
| Wheel Flop | 39.4mm |
| Standover Height | 658mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 160 mm cranks | 149.9mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 160 mm cranks | 148mm |
5 gen 3 Build
| Wheel Size | 650B, 27.5 inch (584mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.4in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 705.9mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1797.9mm |
| Crank Length | 160mm |
| Handlebar Width | 690mm |
| Stem Length | 35mm |
| Stem Angle | 7deg |
| Suspension Type | Hardtail (Front suspension) |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 100mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| Height | 145 cm to 155 cm |
Source:https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-5-gen-3/p/40773/?colorCode=black, https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-5-gen-3/p/40773/