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Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 6 CUES lava 10-speed

Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 6 lava red: CUES 1x10 11-48, Judy fork, 15.00 kg in M

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Trek Marlin 6 Lava: ten speeds and a RockShox fork for the trails

Designed for the trail, the third-generation Trek Marlin 6 combines a Shimano CUES 1x10 drivetrain with an 11-48 cassette, a 100 mm RockShox Judy fork with TurnKey lockout and a dropper post whose travel ranges from 100 to 170 mm depending on size. Its Alpha Silver frame has slacker geometry, for 15.00 kg in size M. Lava is a deep lava red, warm and intense.

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 rides every week and wants a more capable bike uphill and downhill, for the rider taking part in organised rides on longer routes, or for a sporty teenager who is growing and improving fast. It suits rides of two to four hours over varied terrain.

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 11-48 cassette is one of the widest at this level of the range: the 48-tooth sprocket paired with the 30-tooth chainring lets you climb the Caroux tracks at a reasonable pace. The 10-speed CUES drivetrain shares LINKGLIDE technology, a guarantee of longevity, which keeps running costs down over time.

The RockShox Judy coil fork is easy to maintain and its TurnKey lockout is operated directly on the crown. We set its preload to your weight. On rough descents, combined with the dropper post, it gives you welcome confidence. This intense lava red goes well with the red earth of the Salagou.

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 6 offers the best balance of spec and use for anyone already riding trails. The Marlin 7 brings an adjustable air fork and 12 speeds, if you want to go further.

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

Is the 11-48 cassette useful?	Yes, it makes long dirt climbs much easier.
Can the fork be adjusted?	The spring preload can be set to your weight; we do it when we hand the bike over.
For a 40 km organised ride?	Yes, that is well within its capabilities with a bit of training.
Is this red the same as Fury red?	No, Lava is deeper and darker than the Fury red of the Marlin 5.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A Marlin built for the trail, with very low gearing and a dropper post for relaxed descending. Its deep lava red gives it a strong character.

Pros
+ Very wide CUES 11-48 cassette
+ Dropper post up to 170 mm
+ Intense lava red

Cons
- Coil fork, less refined than an air fork
- 15.00 kg in size M

Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop sets the fork up for your weight, services the CUES drivetrain and points you to routes suited to your level.

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-5337089

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