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Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 6 CUES gloss lavender haze 10-speed

Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 6 lavender: dropper post, RockShox Judy, CUES 1x10, 15.00 kg

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Trek Marlin 6 Lavender Haze: the dropper post changes everything

The third-generation Trek Marlin 6 is the first Marlin supplied with a dropper seatpost, paired with a 100 mm RockShox Judy fork with TurnKey lockout, a Shimano CUES 1x10 11-48 drivetrain and Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready rims, on an Alpha Silver aluminium frame with slacker geometry. It weighs 15.00 kg in size M. Gloss Lavender Haze is a light, glossy lavender, soft and luminous.

Technical specifications

Frame	Alpha Silver aluminium, slacker geometry, internal cable routing, rack and kickstand mounts, ThruSkew 135x5 mm
Fork	RockShox Judy coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 100 mm
Drivetrain	Shimano CUES U6000 1x10, U4000 30T chainset, LINKGLIDE 11-48 cassette
Brakes	Disc brakes, Shimano RT26 rotors: 180 mm front, 160 mm rear (160 mm front and rear in XS and S)
Wheels / tyres	Formula hubs, Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready 23 mm rims / Bontrager Montrose Comp 2.40 in
Cockpit	Bontrager 690 to 750 mm alloy handlebar, Bontrager Comp 35 to 70 mm stem
Saddle / seatpost	Bontrager Verse Short / TranzX dropper post, 100 to 170 mm depending on size
Weight	15.00 kg in size M (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ Dropper seatpost as standard	✓ RockShox Judy 100 mm fork
✓ Shimano CUES 1x10, 11-48	✓ Kovee Tubeless Ready rims
✓ Alpha Silver frame with slacker geometry	✓ 15.00 kg in size M

Who is it for?

For the mountain biker who already has a few rides under their belt and wants to tackle descents with more confidence, for the rider discovering the singletrack of the Montagne Noire, or for anyone who wants an upgradeable hardtail without moving to full suspension. It remains usable for commuting thanks to its mounts.

The LVR workshop view

Alpha aluminium, Trek's expertise. The Alpha Silver of the Marlin 6 is the same alloy as on the other Marlins, but this model makes better use of its potential: the dropper post routing built into the frame is used here as standard. Trek designed this third generation with a slacker head angle, which makes the bike calmer as the slope steepens.

	Marlin 6 (Alpha Silver)	Marlin 5 (Alpha Silver)	Procaliber 6 (Alpha Platinum)
Positioning	First true trail Marlin	Versatile in town and on tracks	Cross-country hardtail
Key equipment	Dropper post, TLR rims	Fork with lockout, rigid post	Higher-grade aluminium
Fork	RockShox Judy, 100 mm	Suntour XCT 30, 100 mm	120 mm
What it means	More relaxed descents	Cheaper, less versatile downhill	Livelier, more performance-oriented

In short: the dropper post is the piece of equipment that most transforms a beginner's mountain biking experience. Being able to drop the saddle with a push at the bar before a descent saves you from stopping and builds confidence. The Marlin 6 is the first Marlin to offer it as standard.

The dropper post lets you lower the saddle with a push at the handlebar before a steep section, then raise it again to pedal. On the singletrack of the Montagne Noire, where climbs and descents follow one another, it saves you from constantly stopping and keeps your centre of gravity low when the terrain gets technical. It is the first upgrade we recommend for progressing.

The Kovee Tubeless Ready rims let you do away with inner tubes: fewer pinch flats and lower pressures for grip. We carry out the tubeless set-up in the workshop. The slack-angle geometry steadies the bike as the slope steepens. This glossy lavender stands out from the usual dark mountain bike colours.

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: compared with the Marlin 5, the Marlin 6 adds the dropper post, a tenth gear and tubeless rims, while weighing 100 g less in size M. The Marlin 7 saves a further 850 g thanks to its air fork.

LVR sizing advice

The dropper post travel follows frame size: 100 mm in XS and S, up to 170 mm in XXL. If you are between two sizes, the smaller one leaves more room to move around on the bike when descending.

Size	XS	S	M	ML	L	XL	XXL
Rider height (cm)	145-155	155-165	165-177	173-180	177-188	188-195	195-203
Inseam (cm)	69-73	74-78	79-83	81-86	84-89	89-91	91-97
Wheels (inches)	27.5	27.5	29	29	29	29	29
Dropper post (mm)	100	100	125	150	150	150	170
Handlebar / stem (mm)	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

What is the dropper post for?	To lower the saddle on the move before a descent, so you can ride more freely.
Can it be set up tubeless?	Yes, the rims are compatible; you need suitable tyres and valves, which we fit.
Is it made for organised rides?	Yes, it is even more enjoyable than a Marlin 5 on hilly routes.
Does the lavender show the dirt?	It is a light colour: dust shows a little, but it wipes off easily.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The Marlin that really takes you up a level on descents, thanks to its dropper post and slacker geometry. Its glossy lavender gives it a soft, original identity.

Pros
+ Dropper post as standard
+ Tubeless Ready rims
+ Luminous lavender colour

Cons
- Basic coil fork
- Stock tyres with wire beads

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set your Marlin 6 up tubeless, adjust the dropper post and show you how to use it on your first trails.

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-5337096

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