The 2019 Trek Marlin 5 Womens is a lightweight aluminium, Womens specific mountain bike with 29-inch wheels, Shimano wide range gearing & hydraulic disc brakes. Marlin 5 Womens is a trail-worthy daily rider thats perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on & off the trail. A front suspension fork, a frame & parts designed specifically for women, 21 speeds & mounts for a rack & kickstand make it an ideal choice for new trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike. A lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with a sloping top tube on smaller sizes for better standover height & more confidence on the trail, touchpoints – like the saddle, bars & grips – that provide a better fit for women from the start, 21 speeds, a wide range of gearing for big hills, hydraulic disc brakes that feel smoother than mechanical disc brakes & a suspension fork with 100 mm of travel. A trail-tough mountain bike built specifically for women. Its built according to Treks MTB heritage, & is more than capable of taking on trail adventures. But its also versatile. Its a popular ride on college campuses because the rack & kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorise & carry a load. This Bike Is Perfect For The rider who is new to the trail, & looking for great value on a real mountain bike that can double as a commuter. You also side with women who prefer the fit & feel of a bike made specifically for them. Key Features Its a real mountain bike thats also perfectly suited to daily commutes, rides around campus or just getting from A to B on any surface Smaller frame sizes (13.5? & 15.5?) have short-reach brake levers that make it easier & more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently Marlin Womens models in 13.5? & 15.5? frame sizes have a curved top tube & a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount & dismount Rack & kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter Like every Trek, its backed by a lifetime warranty