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Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 7 NX matte dark web/clear gloss 12-speed

Aluminium hardtail mountain bike Trek Marlin 7 matte black: Judy Silver air fork, NX Eagle 1x12, 14.15 kg

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Trek Marlin 7 Matte Dark Web: the most accomplished Marlin

The third-generation Trek Marlin 7 is the top of the Marlin family: a 100 mm RockShox Judy Silver air fork with rebound adjustment, a SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 11-50 drivetrain, Maxxis Rekon Tubeless Ready tyres and a dropper post, on an Alpha Silver aluminium frame. It weighs 14.15 kg in size M, the lightest of the current Marlins. Matte Dark Web/Clear Gloss pairs a deep matt black with glossy clear-coated logos.

Technical specifications

Frame	Alpha Silver aluminium, internal cable routing, rack and kickstand mounts, ThruSkew 135x5 mm
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjustment, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100 mm
Drivetrain	SRAM NX Eagle 1x12, SX Eagle 30T chainset, PG-1210 11-50 cassette, SX Eagle chain
Brakes	Disc brakes, Shimano RT26 rotors: 180 mm front, 160 mm rear (160 mm front and rear in XS and S)
Wheels / tyres	Formula LW hubs, Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready rims / Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 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
Weight	14.15 kg in size M (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ RockShox Judy Silver air fork	✓ SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed 11-50
✓ Tubeless Maxxis Rekon tyres	✓ Dropper post as standard
✓ The lightest Marlin	✓ 14.15 kg in size M

Who is it for?

For the committed mountain biker who rides every week and wants a high-performing hardtail without breaking the bank, for the rider preparing for their first races or sportive-style organised rides, or for a demanding cyclist who wants a bike that can keep up with their progress over several seasons.

The LVR workshop view

Alpha aluminium, Trek's expertise. The Marlin 7 shares the Alpha Silver aluminium of its little brothers: same frame, same geometry, same utility mounts. The weight difference therefore comes not from the frame but from the components: air fork, folding-bead tyres, lighter hubs. It is a good example of a solid frame on which the spec makes all the difference.

	Marlin 7	Marlin 6	Roscoe 8
Frame	Alpha Silver, 29 in wheels (27.5 in XS/S)	Alpha Silver, same geometry	Alpha Gold, Boost, 2.60 in tyres
Suspension	100 mm air fork, adjustable rebound	100 mm coil fork	140 mm air fork
Weight (M)	14.15 kg	15.00 kg	13.54 kg
What it means	The most accomplished Marlin on the trail	Simpler, heavier	More aggressive, built for descending

In short: 850 g lighter than the Marlin 6, a fork you set to your weight and an 11-50 cassette that climbs almost anything. The Marlin 7 is the entry-level hardtail we recommend when you already know you will be riding trails often.

The air fork is the real step up on the Marlin 7: unlike a coil spring, it can be set precisely to your weight using air pressure, and adjustable rebound controls how fast it returns. We set the sag in the workshop when we hand the bike over. Handling becomes far more precise on the rough trails around Béziers.

The 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain offers a range of 11 to 50 teeth: enough to climb the steepest slopes and get back up to speed on the flat. The folding-bead Maxxis Rekon tyres, set up tubeless, bring grip and efficiency. This matt black set off by glossy logos gives an understated, technical look.

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 7 is 850 g lighter than the Marlin 6 in size M, with an adjustable air fork and two extra gears. Beyond that, you need to move to the Roscoe 8 for descending or a Procaliber for performance.

LVR sizing advice

The Marlin 7 comes in sizes XS to XXL; dropper post travel and crank length grow with the frame. If you are between two sizes, the larger one gives more stability at speed.

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
Cranks (mm)	170	170	170	175	175	175	175
Dropper post (mm)	100	100	125	150	150	170	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

Why an air fork?	It can be set to your weight and is more precise and lighter than a coil spring.
Can I race it?	For sportive-style organised rides and first regional races, yes.
Are the tyres tubeless?	Yes, the Maxxis Rekon tyres and Kovee rims are Tubeless Ready; we do the set-up.
Are the glossy logos fragile?	No, they are clear-coated like the rest of the frame.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The most complete and lightest Marlin, with an adjustable air fork that transforms the handling. Its matt black set off by glossy details gives it an understated, racy look.

Pros
+ Adjustable air fork
+ SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 11-50
+ Understated, technical matt black

Cons
- Light EXO casings for very rough terrain
- Fork limited to 100 mm

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we set the fork sag, set the Marlin 7 up tubeless and service the air fork.

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-5337145

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