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. 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. 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 des...
| Frame | Unisex, Aluminium, Size 56 |
| Wheel Size | Size 29 |
| Gears | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage, 10 Gears |
| Rear Brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm // Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
| Front Brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm // Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
| Tyres | Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"" |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
| Crankset | FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed |
| Casette | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10-speed |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"" |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width |
| Stem | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
| Bartape / Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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