These are design elements you're just as likely to see on much pricier bikes made for high level competition. Paired with a 69.5 degree head angle and 1159mm wheelbase (for our size XL test bike) you get a bike that'll be aggressive and nimble in tight singletrack, yet stable when barreling straight downhill at high speed. The first standout is the 73 degree effective seat tube angle. In this case, when you look at the geometry you can see that this bike is extremely race–capable. While we joke that you have to look good in order to go fast, good looks can only carry you so far if the bones aren't good. The cheapest option however, the $480 Marlin 4, is only available in a unisex model. Both the Marlin 5 ($550) and Marlin 6 ($650) are offered in men’s and women’s versions. The Marlin family also boasts two women-specific models that feature a lower stand-over height as well as shorter cranks, narrower handlebars, short-reach brake levers, and women’s saddles. Those models keep the same frame, but trim costs by downgrading the components and suspension fork. If you like the idea of the Marlin but some aspects of the 7 don't appeal to you, be it price, components, or some combination of those, there are a handful of lower-cost options available.
Stem: Aluminum Bontrager, Blendr compatible Marlin Family Wheel Size: 27.5 for XS and S, 29 for M through XXL And the Marlin’s sharp lines and aggressive styling are sure to make you feel speedy as soon as you swing your leg over the top tube. Hidden cables add to the sleek and fast aesthetic of this bike.Īs racers we like to say “look fast, feel fast, go fast” –meaning you can’t go fast if you don’t look good.
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