{"product_id":"trek-marlin-4-gen-3-2027","title":"Trek Marlin 4 Gen 3 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Trek Marlin 4 Gen 3 2027 is the entry point into the Marlin range and into mountain biking generally — aluminium frame, coil fork, 8-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO THIS BIKE SUITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're trying mountain biking for the first time and don't want to commit to a big spend before you know if it's for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a straightforward, low-maintenance bike for towpaths, canal paths and gentle trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want hydraulic disc brakes as standard, not the cable-operated brakes some bikes at this price still use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're already fairly confident on a bike and know you'll be riding proper trails, the Marlin 5 or 6 give you a better fork and more gears for not a huge amount more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE IT SITS IN THE RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marlin 4 is the entry point into Trek's Marlin hardtail range — the simplest fork, the fewest gears, and the lowest price. Every step up the Marlin range from here adds fork quality and drivetrain range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Marlin Gen 3 range: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trek-marlin-5-gen-3-2027\"\u003eMarlin 5\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trek-marlin-6-gen-3-2027\"\u003eMarlin 6\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trek-marlin-7-gen-3-2027\"\u003eMarlin 7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT RIDES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR Suntour XCE coil fork is basic but does the job for gentle trails and towpaths — it won't feel plush on rough ground, but that's not really what this bike is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 8-speed setup keeps things simple to use and easy to maintain — there's less range than the higher Marlins, so steep, technical climbs will feel harder, but for flat and rolling terrain it's untroubled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINAL WORD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trek Marlin 4 Gen 3 2027 is where we'd point someone who wants to find out if mountain biking is for them without spending big first. Come in and we'll help you work out whether this or one of the higher Marlins suits how you're actually planning to ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice. Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. 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