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Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 4 ESSA blue sage 8-speed

Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 4 sage blue: Shimano ESSA 1x8, hydraulic brakes, 14.90 kg in M

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Trek Marlin 4 Blue Sage: the first mountain bike that does not compromise on the essentials

The third-generation Trek Marlin 4 is Trek's entry-level hardtail mountain bike: Alpha Silver aluminium frame, SR Suntour coil fork, Shimano ESSA 8-speed 11-45 single-ring drivetrain and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, weighing 14.90 kg in size M. Eight sizes, from XXS to XXL, cover almost every build. Blue Sage is a soft, luminous sage blue-green.

Technical specifications

Frame	Alpha Silver aluminium, internal cables, dropper post ready, rack and kickstand mounts, ThruSkew 135x5 mm axle
Fork	SR Suntour XCE 28 coil, preload, 100 mm (80 mm in XS; XCM 30 with 26-inch wheels on the XXS)
Drivetrain	Shimano ESSA 1x8, ProWheel chainset with 30T chainring, HG300 11-45 cassette
Brakes	Tektro hydraulic discs (HD-M276 up to S, HD-M275 from M), 160 mm rotors, 180 mm front from size M
Wheels / tyres	Formula hubs, Bontrager Connection double-wall rims / Bontrager Montrose Comp 2.40 in (26, 27.5 or 29 in depending on size)
Cockpit	Bontrager 690 to 750 mm alloy handlebar, Bontrager Comp 35 to 70 mm stem
Saddle / seatpost	Bontrager Verse Short / Bontrager alloy seatpost 31.6 mm
Weight	14.90 kg in size M (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ Alpha Silver aluminium frame	✓ Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrain
✓ Hydraulic disc brakes	✓ Eight sizes, from XXS to XXL
✓ Rack and kickstand mounts	✓ 14.90 kg in size M

Who is it for?

For the beginner who wants to discover mountain biking on easy tracks and greenways without a big outlay, for the student or employee looking for a tough bike for commuting, or for a parent who wants to ride along with their children. It is a forgiving bike that needs little maintenance.

The LVR workshop view

Alpha aluminium, Trek's expertise. Trek grades its aluminium frames in several Alpha levels, from Silver to NEXT Platinum. The Marlin 4 gets Alpha Silver: an alloy chosen for its strength and controlled cost, with tubes shaped to withstand the knocks of a proper mountain bike. The internal cable routing and lowered top tube on the smaller sizes show that this entry-level model does not get a cut-price frame.

	Alpha Silver (Marlin)	Alpha Platinum (Procaliber 6 and 8)	Alpha NEXT Platinum (Gen 7 Fuel)
Level	Trek's first level of MTB aluminium	Race hardtail aluminium	Trek's most refined aluminium
Construction	Tough tubes, generous wall thickness	More refined tubes, neat welds	Complex shapes, full-suspension frameset
Reference bike	Marlin 4 to 7	Procaliber 6 and 8	Fuel EX 5, 8 and 9
What it means	Strong and affordable, ideal for beginners	Lighter and livelier when accelerating	The strength of a full-suspension enduro bike

Put simply: on a Marlin 4, it is not the frame that holds you back, but the coil fork and the 8-speed drivetrain. The Alpha Silver frame is the same as on the Marlin 5 to 7: it can take a better fork or a dropper post the day your riding evolves.

The Shimano ESSA drivetrain is designed for simplicity: a single 30-tooth chainring, no front derailleur, a single lever on the right. With the 11-45 cassette, the lowest gear lets you climb the steep vineyard tracks without straining. Fewer parts also means fewer adjustments and less wear to keep an eye on.

The hydraulic disc brakes are the real pleasant surprise of the Marlin 4: they keep their power in wet weather and need little effort at the lever, which reassures beginners on descents. We check and bleed the system in the workshop. The 2.40-inch Montrose Comp tyres add volume and a little comfort on rocky tracks.

Which Marlin should you choose?

Model	Fork	Drivetrain	Wheels / tyres	Weight (M)
Marlin 4	Suntour XCE 28, 100 mm	Shimano ESSA 1x8	29 x 2.40 in (inner tube)	14.90 kg
Marlin 5	Suntour XCT 30, 100 mm, lockout	Shimano CUES 1x9	29 x 2.40 in (inner tube)	15.10 kg
Marlin 6	RockShox Judy, 100 mm	Shimano CUES 1x10 + dropper post	Tubeless Ready rims	15.00 kg
Marlin 7	RockShox Judy Silver air, 100 mm	SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 + dropper post	Maxxis Rekon Tubeless Ready	14.15 kg

Our take: the Marlin 4 is the only one in the range available in XXS, and its 14.90 kg places it between the Marlin 5 and the Marlin 7. The Marlin 5 mainly adds a ninth gear and fork lockout.

LVR sizing advice

The Marlin 4 comes in eight sizes: the XXS rolls on 26-inch wheels, XS and S on 27.5-inch, the rest on 29-inch. Between two sizes, the smaller one makes the bike more agile, the larger one more stable on smooth ground.

Size	XXS	XS	S	M	ML	L	XL	XXL
Rider height (cm)	135-145	145-155	155-165	165-177	173-180	177-188	188-195	195-203
Inseam (cm)	64-68	69-73	74-78	79-83	81-86	84-89	89-91	91-97
Wheels (inches)	26	27.5	27.5	29	29	29	29	29
Cranks (mm)	160	160	170	170	170	175	175	175
Handlebar / stem (mm)	690 / 35	690 / 35	720 / 35	750 / 50	750 / 50	750 / 50	750 / 60	750 / 70

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Is it made for real trails?	For easy tracks and singletrack, yes; beyond that, a Marlin 6 or 7 will be more at ease.
How many sizes?	Eight, from XXS (26-inch) to XXL (29-inch).
Can a kickstand be added?	Yes, the frame has mounts for a kickstand and rack.
Does the sage blue show dirt?	This light shade shows dust a little; a wipe with a sponge is enough.

The LVR Cycles verdict

Trek's most sensible entry-level mountain bike: a sound frame, hydraulic brakes and a simple drivetrain. Its soothing sage blue gives it a fresh, modern look.

Pros
+ Hydraulic disc brakes
+ Very simple 1x8 drivetrain
+ Soft, contemporary colour

Cons
- Basic coil fork
- Only 8 speeds

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we choose the right size with you from the eight available and set up the Marlin 4 before your first ride.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.

Reference TRK-5336964

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