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.

Specs

Frame                                

Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

Fork                                         

RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

Headset                                   

Semi-integrated, 1-1/8-inch

Rims/Wheels                           

Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve

Hubs                                        

Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear: Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR

Spokes                                    

14g, stainless steel, black

Tires                                        

Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi

Crankset                                  

FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost

Chainrings                              

28T steel ring

Bottom Bracket                      

FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle

Chain                                       

KMC X10, 10 speed

Rear Derailleur                       

Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

Cassette/Rear Cogs               

Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

Shifters                                    

Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

Handlebars                             

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

Tape/Grips                              

Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Stem                                        

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree

Brakes                                     

Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

Pedals                                     

VP-536 nylon platform

Saddle                                     

Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

Seat Post                                

Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset