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Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 4 ESSA matte dark web 8-speed

Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 4 matte black: rack mounts, ESSA 1x8, 14.90 kg in size M

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Trek Marlin 4 Matte Dark Web: the mountain bike for commutes and trails

The third-generation Trek Marlin 4 is as much an everyday bike as a leisure mountain bike: its Alpha Silver aluminium frame takes a rack and kickstand, its Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrain does without frequent adjustments and its Tektro hydraulic brakes stop the bike effortlessly. Trek quotes 14.90 kg in size M. Matte Dark Web is a deep matt black, discreet in town as on the trails.

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 employee who wants to ride to work via cycle paths and back lanes, for the student looking for a tough bike that copes with kerbs and car parks, or for anyone who wants a single bike for weekday shopping and Sunday rides around Béziers.

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.

For utility use, reliability comes before weight. The single-ring drivetrain almost never drops its chain, the 2.40-inch tyres absorb kerbs and potholes, and the aluminium frame handles everyday knocks. With a rack and panniers, the Marlin 4 easily carries a bag of shopping or a laptop.

The 180 mm front rotors from size M upwards give reassuring braking even when loaded. For town riding, we recommend adding lights, mudguards and a lock. Matt black is a wise choice for a bike parked outside: it attracts less attention and better hides small marks.

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: for mainly urban and utility use, the Marlin 4 is more than enough. The Marlin 5's fork lockout becomes useful if you ride a lot on the road; the Marlin 6 and 7 are aimed more at the trails.

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

Can mudguards be fitted?	Yes, we fit them and recommend a model suited to 2.40-inch tyres.
Is it heavy to carry?	14.90 kg in size M: reasonable for a mountain bike, and easy enough to carry up a flight of stairs.
What maintenance should I plan for?	An annual service and regular chain lubrication are enough.
Does matt black hold up?	Yes, it hides small scratches; just avoid polishing products.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A simple, tough mountain bike that makes an excellent everyday bike, without giving up weekend trails. Its understated matt black suits every use, in town or out on a ride.

Pros
+ Ready for a rack and kickstand
+ Hassle-free drivetrain
+ Understated matt black

Cons
- No fork lockout for the road
- Not tubeless-ready

Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop kits out your Marlin 4 for town (rack, lights, mudguards) and services it all year round.

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-5336959

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