Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 – 2026

Name: Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 2026 Matte Lichen/Keswick Green Fade
Brand: TREK
SKU: 3129-ML-FU-1-1-1
Price: 1299.99 AUD
Availability: InStock

Overview

Marlin 6 Gen 3 is a genuine step-up hardtail for riders who want to progress on the trails without over-complicating the bike. A durable Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with slacker trail geometry boosts control on descents, while the RockShox Judy fork smooths rough tracks. Shimano CUES 10-speed shifting and tubeless-ready rims round out a build that’s practical, capable and easy to live with.

Why We Recommend It

Progression-friendly handling — updated slacker geometry for more confidence on descents.
RockShox Judy coil fork with TurnKey lockout for simple, reliable control.
Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain with LINKGLIDE cassette for durable, smooth shifting.
Tubeless-ready Bontrager Kovee rims and real trail tyres sized to the frame.
Everyday practicality — integrated mounts for racks and a kickstand.

Specifications

Frameset

Frame (XS): Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper routing, rack & kickstand mounts, 135×5 mm ThruSkew.
Frame (S–XL): Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur & dropper routing, rack & kickstand mounts, 135×5 mm ThruSkew.
Fork (XS/S): RockShox Judy coil, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5″, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel.
Fork (M–XL): RockShox Judy coil, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46 mm offset for 29″, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel.

Wheels

Front Hub: Formula DC-20 alloy, 6-bolt, 100 mm.
Rear Hub: Formula DC-22 alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135×5 mm; 173×5 mm QR.
Rims (XS–XL): Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve.
Rims (M–XL add’l option): Bontrager Kovee, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve.
Tyres (XS/S): Maxxis IKON, TLR, EXO casing, folding, 60 tpi, 27.5×2.35″.
Tyres (M–XL): Maxxis Rekon Race, TLR, EXO casing, folding, 60 tpi, 29×2.35″.
Rim Strip: Bontrager TLR.

Drivetrain

Shifter: Shimano U6000, 10-speed.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS.
Crank (XS–ML): Shimano U4000, 30T, 170 mm length.
Crank (L/XL): Shimano U4000, 30T, 175 mm length.
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, 73 mm threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle.
Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300 LINKGLIDE, 11–48, 10-speed.
Chain: Shimano LG500.
Pedals: VP-536 nylon platform.

Components

Saddle: Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails.
Seatpost (XS/S): TranzX JD-YSI34 dropper, 100 mm travel, internal, 31.6 mm, 350 mm length.
Seatpost (M): TranzX JD-YSI34 dropper, 125 mm travel, internal, 31.6 mm, 405 mm length.
Seatpost (ML–XL): TranzX JD-YSI34 dropper, 150 mm travel, internal, 31.6 mm, 456 mm length.
Handlebar (XS): Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width.