Saddles in Marlin 5 are pretty straightforward, they use two variants of Bontrager Arvada depending on male/female versions. Although its non-traditional shape can feel a bit weird, they make for a good resting place for your palms, which you will appreciate on longer journeys. Gripsīontrager XR Endurance Comp on this bike provides a good grip for better handling and control. We got a matching Bontrager alloy with a 5mm rise and oversize clamping diameter which increases control and stability during the shakiest of rides. We got a wide Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm with Blendr compatibility which enables you to mount accessories like lights, mobile phone dock, or a GoPro for your next adventure. Going with the theme of Trek Marlin 5 making the best of both worlds when coming to Mountain Biking and Commuting, It has good rack mounts if you want to load your bike for longer trails. The frame manages to hide all the cables inside the frame which also makes for a stunning look. This becomes all the more relevant in the mountain trail picture where the terrain does not side with the best of the conditions. You can expect some pretty good welding with internal cable shift and brake hose routing which you see on more expensive bikes and it protects your cables from getting damaged from varying weather and landscapes. Trek Marlin 5 comes with a light-weight Trek Silver Alpha aluminium frame which offers sturdiness for your trails while still being light enough to not wear you down during long rides. SR Suntour XCE 28 with Preload, 100mm max travelīontrager Connection 32-hole double-walledīontrager XR2 29×2.20˝ both front and rearīontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatibleįrame Trek Marlin 5 Internal Cable Shift and Brake Hose Routing