Marlin 7

Serie: Marlin - Year: 2017

Specifications

Drivetrain

ChainKMC X9
CrankShimano M351, 44/32/22
DerailleursFront: Shimano Altus - Rear: Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow
ShiftersShimano Altus M370, 9-speed
CassetteShimano HG20, 11-34, 9-speed

Frameset

FrameAlpha Silver Aluminium w/semi-integrated head tube, rack and mudguard mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Headset1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
SuspensionsFront: RockShox 30, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
Bontrager Alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible

Wheels

HubFront: Formula DC20 alloy - Rear: Formula DC22 alloy
RimsBontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled
TyresBontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20")
WheelsFormula alloy hubs, Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled rims

Brakes

BrakesTektro M285 hydraulic disc

Components

HandlebarBontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1.5
SeatpostBontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
StemBontrager Alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible

geometry

Frame size number Actual frame size Wheel size A Seat tube B Seat tube angle Effective seat tube angle C Head tube length D Head angle E Effective top tube F Bottom bracket height G Bottom bracket drop H Chainstay length I Offset J Trail K Wheelbase L Standover M Frame reach N Frame stack
13.5 in 13.5 in 27.5" 34.3 73.0° 73.0° 10.0 69.0° 52.5 30.6 4.8 43.8 4.4 8.9 103.3 66.0 35.2 56.5
15.5 in 15.5 in 27.5" 39.4 73.0° 73.0° 10.0 69.3° 56.0 30.6 4.8 43.8 4.4 8.7 106.6 74.5 38.1 58.5
17.5 in 16.5 in 29" 41.9 72.5° 72.5° 10.0 69.3° 60.2 31.6 5.3 44.5 5.1 8.5 111.6 76.5 41.3 60.0
18.5 in 17.5 in 29" 44.4 72.3° 72.3° 10.0 69.6° 62.0 31.6 5.3 44.5 5.1 8.3 112.8 77.7 42.8 60.1
19.5 in 18.5 in 29" 47.0 72.0° 72.0° 10.0 69.6° 63.9 31.6 5.3 44.5 5.1 8.3 114.4 78.9 44.4 60.1
21.5 in 20.5 in 29" 52.1 72.0° 72.0° 12.0 69.6° 65.9 31.6 5.3 44.5 5.1 8.3 116.5 82.5 45.8 62.0
23 in 22 in 29" 55.9 72.0° 72.0° 12.0 69.6° 67.3 31.6 5.3 44.5 5.1 8.3 117.9 84.8 47.2 62.0

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