

Admittedly, neither of these Marlins are hardcore mountain bikes with a sophisticated suspension setup instead, they’re hardtails meant for smoother trails.

Priced at Rs 34,199, the Marlin 4 is the more affordable, beginner-friendly option, while the latter, priced a smidge over Rs 52,000, is more of a mid-spec mountain bike. The bikes in question come from the brand’s mountain bike range - the Marlin 4 and the Marlin 7. The collection includes around 30-odd bikes spread across different genres, and we were lucky enough to sample two of them. Trek Bicycles, the US-based cycle manufacturer, entered the Indian market in 2018 with an extensive product portfolio that caters to both professional as well as recreational cyclists.
