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Trek Marlin 4 Gen 3

Trek

Marlin 4 Gen 3

2027

$599.99

Giant Talon 4

Giant

Talon 4

2027

$650.00

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Overview

CategoryCross-countryCross-country
Model year20272027
Wheel size26" (XXS) · 27.5" (XS, S) · 29" (M, ML, L, XL)27.5" (XS) · 29" (S, M, L, XL)

Components

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Sizes—27.5: XS, S; 29: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Colours—Azure Blue, Black, Cyber Lime
Frame—ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
Fork—SR Suntour XCE, QR, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M:100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29)
Handlebar—Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
Grips—Giant Sole-O
Stem—Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
Seatpost—Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
Saddle—Giant ErgoContact Trail
Pedals—MTB caged
Shifters—microSHIFT Acolyte, 1x8
Rear derailleur—microSHIFT Acolyte, clutch
Brakes—Tektro 176, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake levers—Tektro TBK 176, hydraulic
ForkSR Suntour XCM 30, 110 mm—
Cassette—microSHIFT, 12x46
Handlebar width—XS: 760 mm S: 760 mm M: 760 mm L: 760 mm XL: 760 mm
FrameAlpha Silver Aluminium—
Chain—KMC 8.1
Stem length—XS: 40 mm S: 40 mm M: 50 mm L: 60 mm XL: 60 mm
Crankset—ProWheel Forged, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
Crank length—XS: 165 mm S: 170 mm M: 170 mm L: 170 mm XL: 175 mm
Bottom bracket—cartridge
WheelsBontrager Connection—
Rims—Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Hubs—[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
BrakesTektro HD-M276—
Spokes—stainless, 14g
WeightM - 14.90 kg / 32.85 lbs—
Tyres—Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
DrivetrainShimano CUES U2000, 8-speed—
Maximum tyre clearance—2.4"
TyresBontrager Montrose Comp—
Maximum chainring size—32T
HandlebarBontrager alloy—
Weight—The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
WeightM - 14.90 kg / 32.85 lbs—
Weight limitThis bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).—
Max chainring1x: See FAQ, 2x: 36T, 3x: 42T—
Max fork travel120 mm, XXS: 80 mm—
Rotor sizeMax brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm (XXS: 160mm), Fork: see fork manufacturer—
Max tyre sizeFrame: 29x2.40" (XXS: 26x2.40", XS & S: 27.5x2.40"), Fork: See manufacturer—

Geometry

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GeometryTrek Marlin 4 Gen 3Giant Talon 4